# Executive Director, People Business Partnership at Acadia Pharmaceuticals

- Company: Acadia Pharmaceuticals
- What the company does: Acadia advances care for underserved neurological disorders and rare diseases. Since our founding, we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://acadia.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-22
- Apply by: 2026-12-06
- Apply: https://acadia.com/en-us/careers/job-board/8906832002?gh_jid=8906832002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/acadia-pharmaceuticals-executive-director-people-business-partnership/

## About the role

The Executive Director, People Business Partnership leads Acadia’s People Business Partner team and serves as a senior advisor to business and People & Performance leadership. The role translates business strategy into clear organization, workforce, leadership and talent priorities that enable Acadia’s growth and performance. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Proven experience leading a senior PBP team and advising executive leaders in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare or another highly regulated environment
- Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to translate strategy into workforce, organization, leadership, talent and change priorities
- Demonstrated success in organization design, workforce planning, talent and succession planning, leadership development and large-scale change
- Ability to use workforce data, business indicators, organizational insights and market intelligence to influence decisions and outcomes
- Sound judgment in complex people matters, with working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management and organizational risk
- Exceptional executive communication, coaching, facilitation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, demonstrated ability to build accountable, inclusive and collaborative teams

Tags: People & Performance

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