Associate Director, Sales Planning and Communications at Acadia Pharmaceuticals

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Emulates Paratek’s Core Values: Resourceful, Collaborative, Passionate, Purposeful
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical commercial operations or sales and marketing support roles
Experience in meeting planning, including leadership of the annual strategy, gaining cross-organizational alignment for those meetings, and leading the meeting planning and execution
Strong project leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills required
Experience leading cross-functional projects or organizational planning efforts
Demonstrated experience influencing and partnering with senior commercial leaders
Strong business acumen with ability to synthesize complex information for executive audiences
Able to thrive in fast-paced, high-change environments
Prior field sales experience a plus
PMP, Six Sigma, or similar certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Meeting Strategy and Oversight: Direct the planning and coordination of national and regional commercial events, including POA, Train-the-Trainer, Regional Business Reviews, and COE reward programs. Establish a long-range commercial calendar and ensure organizational readiness. Lead all contracting for events and be highly engaged in all aspects of planning and execution
Field Communication Strategy: Lead coordination, development and deployment of all commercial field communications. Ensure content accuracy, timing, and alignment with broader commercial strategy. Serve as the editorial and strategic lead for weekly updates, IC announcements, and field tool rollouts
Cross-Functional Influence and Consultation: In addition to the close Sales partnership, this role serves as a trusted partner to Marketing, Compliance, IT, HR, and other support functions. Represent the Field perspective in cross-functional planning to ensure cohesive messaging and operational readiness
Strategic Ownership of Operational Calendar: Partnering with the Commercial Operations lead, ensure the design, execution, and evolution of the enterprise Sales Operations Processing Calendar, ensuring cross-functional alignment and integration of all key milestones (goal setting, alignments, targeting, IC planning, field communications)
Project Leadership: Lead and manage strategic ad hoc projects that impact sales planning and operational execution. Serve as a central integration point for translating strategy into action across key stakeholders and workflows. Manage development of related SOPs and processes to ensure continuity of important business functions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Sales PlanningCommunications StrategyEvent ManagementMeeting CoordinationField CommunicationsStrategic PlanningProcess ImprovementCross-Functional CollaborationCommercial OperationsEditorial Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and arrangement for this role?

The position is located in King of Prussia, PA, with a hybrid work environment.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experiences are required for this role?

The role requires strong strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, project leadership, communication strategy development, and meeting coordination skills, with experience influencing teams like Sales, Marketing, Compliance, IT, and HR.

What is the company culture like for this position?

The culture is described as a small, nimble organization that emphasizes ownership of processes, collaboration across a wide range of teams, enterprise-wide collaboration, and executional excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Director role?

Strong candidates will have experience as a strategic partner and thought leader in commercial operations, with proven ability to lead planning processes, influence cross-functionally, and drive operational calendars and projects in a collaborative environment.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Develops therapies for neurological disorders

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia Pharmaceuticals develops therapies for neurological disorders, focusing on conditions like Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and Rett syndrome. The company conducts extensive research and clinical trials to create drugs that are safe and effective, seeking approval from regulatory bodies like the FDA before bringing them to market. Acadia differentiates itself by targeting areas with significant unmet medical needs, ensuring that their products address critical health challenges. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these disorders while also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within their operations.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters

1993Year Founded

$813.4MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees