Manager, Market Research

About the role

The Manager, Market Research leads the planning and execution of primary and secondary research to generate customer insights that shape commercial strategy across Acadia's therapeutic portfolio. This role partners closely with the Director of Market Research, cross-functional stakeholders, and external vendors to support in-market brands, pipeline development, product launches, lifecycle management, and business development initiatives. The role serves as a strategic thought partner, translating complex research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end qualitative and quantitative market research initiatives supporting in-line brands and pipeline assets
• Manage all phases of research execution including RFP development, vendor selection, contracting, study design, stimulus development, and project oversight
• Analyze research data and develop insights, reports, and executive-level presentations for cross-functional partners
• Present research findings and strategic implications to brand teams and internal stakeholders
• Partner with media agencies to evaluate DTC and communication performance and translate analytics into optimization insights
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Drug Safety to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards
• Develop and maintain a centralized insights repository and market research knowledge library to support institutional learning and leadership decision-making

Requirements

Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or a related field
• 5+ years of market research experience, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations
• Demonstrated experience managing qualitative and quantitative primary research methodologies
• Experience supporting commercial brand teams, pipeline assets, or product launches
• Experience managing external research vendors and cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds

What we offer

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
• 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, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave benefit
• Tuition assistance

EEO Statement

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.