Acadia Pharmaceuticals is hiring a
Patient and Community Educator

Summary

Join Acadia Pharmaceuticals as a Patient & Community Educator (PACE) and play a critical role in educating patients, caregivers, families on disease state and product information. The PACE will work closely with Field Sales, Field Reimbursement, Patient Services, Advocacy, and Marketing teams to support Acadia's patient-focused vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in healthcare field strongly preferred with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Prior experience in patient education, clinical setting, pharmacy or community health education preferred
• Experience supporting and providing education to patients, family members, and community groups affected by rare diseases
• Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to deliver and present both virtually and in person
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, professional communications, problem-solving, compassion and the ability to navigate difficult conversations
• Ability to translate scientific/medical information into patient-friendly language

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead regional education efforts to provide disease-state and treatment education to patients, Caregivers, Care team members and community groups
• Engage with Patient Advocacy groups to impact education of Acadia product(s) for Rett syndrome
• Act as a commercial liaison on caregiver engagement across departments including Sales, Medical Affairs, Advocacy and Marketing
• Understands individual needs of patients and Caregivers and develops an appropriate education and resource plan of action
• Maintain disease-state and product expertise through continuing medical education and attendance at relevant symposia, conferences and other educational opportunities
• Ensure that all actions, both internally and externally working on Acadia’s behalf are in compliance with all laws regulations, policies and demonstrates Acadia values

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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
• 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance