Manager, FP&A - Research & Develpment

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome and we are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a diverse pipeline. At Acadia, we’re here to be the difference.

Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA OR Princeton, NJ. Acadia’s hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

This role will be a key member of the financial planning and analysis team acting as the financial business partner to the Research and Development (R&D), Medical Affairs, and Technical Development, Operations and Quality (TDOQ) organizations. You will generate meaningful reporting and analytics, communicate findings across all levels of the organization, drive strong financial decision making and maintain a deep understanding of the clinical trial cost forecast.

• Own the clinical trial cost forecasts for all ongoing and planned studies, working closely with clinical operations and utilizing a deep understanding of activity‑based cost drivers.
• Support clinical outsourcing and strategic sourcing teams to highlight vendor risks and opportunities, participate in CRO selection and governance meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver standard expense and headcount reporting and variance analysis to functional business partners and Finance leadership, driving continuous improvement in forecasting and reporting deliverables.
• Manage the coordination and consolidation of R&D, Medical Affairs and TD&O expense forecasts for all recurring planning processes (rolling forecasts, annual operating plans, long‑range plan, etc.).
• Develop business case models to support asset investment decisions for both internal and external pipeline opportunities.
• Act as integrated business partner with R&D, Medical Affairs and TD&O organizations, providing thought leadership and analysis for ongoing business initiatives (go/no‑go decisions, scenario analysis, payback periods, project post‑mortems, regulatory reporting, etc.).
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure GAAP compliance, adherence to company policies and procedures and reasonableness of accruals.
• Understand corporate financial systems to effectively perform planning and analysis.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. MBA preferred. Targeting 5+ years of experience in a financial planning and analysis role, business partnering or other finance area, ideally with experience in healthcare. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.

• Experience working closely with clinical organizations.
• High level of intellectual curiosity with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems.
• Excellent financial analysis skills and ability to translate analyses into sound strategic recommendations.
• Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of reliable, detailed and accurate work product.
• Ability to work in a results‑oriented, project‑driven, real‑time team environment, prioritizing projects and delivering quality results within tight time constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting and planning applications (Net Suite a plus).

Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth knowledge of functional area objectives and their impact on, and interaction with, other functions within the organization. Effect key decisions to drive value and impact to the overall success of functional, or company operations. This person must commute to the local office at a frequency of 60% of working days.

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