(Sr.) Director of Value, Access and Policy, Europe

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 first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.

Position Summary:

The (Sr.) Director of Value, Access and Policy, Europe, is a key partner on Acadia’s Global Value & Access Team, and on the European Value, Access and Policy team, and has accountability to achieve and maintain appropriate pricing and market access through propositions that deliver value to patients, healthcare systems, society and the company. Together with the Head of European Value, Access and Policy team, this role will define Acadia’s approach to Market Access in Europe and help build an organization that can execute it cross-functionally. The (Sr.) Director of Value, Access and Policy, Europe will also shape the product access strategies and ensure that local needs (e.g., additional evidence) are flagged and communicated.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary focus will be to support the mid-size and small European countries.
• Ensure that Pricing and Access launch strategies in the focus countries are of high quality and are fit-for- purpose
• Based on insights, develop pricing & access strategies incorporating additional evidence needs, value proposition beyond the drug, managed entry schemes and other agreements to ensure mutual value, and pricing strategy.
• Ensure high quality and timely delivery of the P&R dossiers.
• In collaboration with local and European teams, identify evidence requirements for successful access in Europe and support the creation of program-specific Evidence Plans.
• Ensure coordinated negotiation strategy with clearly defined approach.
• Develop appropriate broad stakeholder relationships to support access engagement and education – including appropriate consultation of patients regarding their needs and the impact of the disease in their local context.
• Establish and maintain personal relationships with select payers, advisors, key opinion leaders and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage annual strategic plans and budgets for the function with accurate forecasting and prudent decision making.
• Monitor trends and anticipate key developments in Europe with respect to Health Technology Assessment and Government/Payer reimbursement initiatives.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or PhD in science and/or economics preferred. Minimum of 10 years progressively increasing responsibilities in Market Access within a pharmaceutical/biotech organization with significant scientific exposure within rare disease, ideally in the CNS realm, and in the context of early patient access programs. A combination of relevant education and applicable experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Recent experience in early patient access programs and launch of orphan drugs ideally with direct or adjacent experience within the CNS space.
• Hands-on experience in pricing negotiations in one or more European markets
• Experience and proven success in cross-functional teamwork
• Fluency in English (written and oral) mandatory, additional European languages are considered an advantage
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, medical, clinical and regulatory colleagues to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Strong digital literacy and Microsoft proficiency (Excel and PowerPoint in particular)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills.
• Ability to travel, both within Europe and internationally.

What we offer US-based Employees:

• 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 (US-based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. 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.

It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.