Senior Director, Talent Development & Engagement

Overview

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. Since our founding, we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis, and the first and only approved drug in the United States and Canada for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and multiple other programs targeting neuro-psychiatric and neuro-rare diseases. For more information, visit Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

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Position Summary

The Senior Director, Talent Development and Engagement , will lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, recognition, learning, talent management, and wellness. This strategic role drives People & Performance (P&P) efforts to foster a high-performance culture, support organizational change, and develop future leaders. The Sr. Director will collaborate with senior leadership, HR, and key stakeholders to implement impactful programs that elevate employee experience, strengthen company culture, and align talent strategies with business goals. Additionally, this role oversees P&P communications to ensure clear, engaging messaging across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage talent development and the engagement team
• Consult with senior management and function leaders regarding talent development and engagement needs
• Partner with the People & Performance team (HR) and other key stakeholders in the organization to develop and promote organizational change and learning initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships to produce quality outcomes and ROI
• Leverage data-driven decision making and research to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement in learning, talent, and engagement processes
• Support organizational transformation initiatives, helping teams navigate change and evolve in a fast-paced, growing environment

Learning and Development

Engagement, Wellness & Communications

Talent Management

Education / Experience / Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or a related field, MBA preferred. A minimum of 12 years of corporate experience (biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred); an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Must possess a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a leader of a talent development team and corporate initiatives.

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Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and / or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

Benefits

EEO and Accommodations

EEO Statement (US-based Employees) : We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds. Acadia is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations in our recruiting process. To request accommodations, please contact talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com.

Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodations given if hired.

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