Director, Product Counsel
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.New Jersey, United States ā¢ San Diego, California, United States
Posted March 20, 2026
218900 - 273600 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a company committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation for underserved neurological and rare disease communities.
Job Description
Acadia Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director, Product Counsel to provide legal support for pharmaceutical brands, including promotional and non-promotional activities. The role involves strategic guidance, risk management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active member of the California or New Jersey State Bars or qualified as Registered In-house Counsel in either State
- Eight or more years of relevant legal experience
- Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry required
- Previous product counsel experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Equity awards
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life, disability, business travel, and EAP coverage
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 15+ vacation days
- 13 -15 paid holidays
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave benefit
- Tuition assistance
