Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

About the Company

At Acadia, our mission is to turn scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological disorders and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson's disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer's disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with early-stage programs that address other unmet patient needs.

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Company Name

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Job Title

Senior IT Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager Role Summary Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex IT initiatives within the pharmaceutical/biotech domain. Coordinate cross‑functional teams, align projects with strategic objectives, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget completion with high quality standards. Expectations - Drive project execution from scope definition to delivery, achieving stakeholder‑approved outcomes. - Maintain strong communication with technical and business audiences. - Provide proactive risk, budget, and resource management. - Demonstrate adaptability and decision‑making in ambiguous situations. - Support PMO governance and continuous improvement efforts. Key Responsibilities - Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables. - Develop and execute communication plans; deliver status reports and documentation. - Build and lead project teams, monitor progress, and resolve schedule or performance issues. - Create detailed schedules, track milestones, and adjust plans/resources to meet deadlines. - Manage financial performance, meet budget targets, and analyze cost impacts. - Oversee risk management, change control, vendor coordination, and quality gate approvals. - Obtain customer acceptance and contribute to post‑project reviews. - Perform additional duties as required. Required Skills - Strong organizational, prioritization, and self‑motivation. - Effective leadership of cross‑functional IT projects and resource orchestration. - Adaptability to change and ability to make decisions with limited data. - Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem solving. - Superior interpersonal and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders. - Ability to travel occasionally and work flexible hours. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible IT project management experience, preferably in pharma/biotech. - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred (equivalent education/experience may be considered).

San diego, United states

Hybrid

Senior

12-02-2026