Scientific Director, Health Systems at Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceutical, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Clinical or scientific degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MS, MPH, etc.)
  • 5+ years’ experience in IDN and payer space and the ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with key decision makers (may be gained through working on the customer side or in an industry role working with these customers)
  • Thorough knowledge of payer and IDN organizational practices
  • Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, the managed market environment, pharmacoeconomics, disease management, real-world evidence generation and medical research
  • Business and market knowledge, including quality management, formulary management and pathway development/management
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong presentation skills
  • Ability to work with cross functional field account teams
  • Strong personal integrity, collaborative mindset, and strong customer focus
  • Thorough understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines, laws and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment, and demonstrated project leadership abilities
  • Preferred: Formal training in health economics or outcomes research

Responsibilities

  • Develops ongoing professional relationships with key decision makers in organized health systems to ensure access to medical and scientific information on Madrigal’s products, development programs and related disease area(s)
  • Partners with the Market Access and Key Account Director (KAD) teams to develop strategic account plans; execute medical activities in alignment with agreed plan
  • Effectively communicates and coordinates with regional MSLs and CPLs regarding medical and scientific support needs in key affiliated regional health systems – IDNs, GI practices and regional payers
  • Serves as a resource for the Health Systems Executive Director and other members of market access and KAD organizations on relevant strategic planning
  • Provides support for HEOR activities led by HQ HEOR within regional accounts of responsibility
  • Serves as a technical resource on questions raised by market access and KAD team members
  • Attend and support scientific and medical meetings. Prepares planned post-meeting deliverables
  • Serves as a resource for the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) management team on strategic planning and provides mentoring for other team members
  • Works closely with account executives and key account managers, as well as other field medical colleagues to address the scientific needs in the region

Skills

HEOR
Real-World Evidence
Clinical Science
Payer Engagement
Medical Affairs
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Relationships
Regulatory Compliance
Disease State Expertise
Account Management

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition in CNS drug market may impact Acadia's market share.
Potential clinical trial delays could affect drug approval timelines.
Dependence on partnerships poses risks if collaborations face challenges or dissolve.

Differentiation

Acadia focuses on CNS disorders with unmet medical needs, like Parkinson's and Rett syndrome.
The company has a strong R&D foundation, developing innovative small molecule drugs.
Acadia's strategic partnerships enhance its research capabilities and market reach.

Upsides

Acadia's collaboration with Saniona expands its portfolio with SAN711 for neurological disorders.
Health Canada's approval of Daybue boosts Acadia's presence in the Canadian market.
The rise of personalized medicine aligns with Acadia's targeted therapy approach.

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