Manager, Data Analytics & Investigations

Job Description

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.

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

Position Summary:

As the Manager, Data Analytics & Investigations, you will play a highly visible role in strengthening Acadia’s healthcare compliance program by leveraging data analytics, audits, and monitoring to proactively identify and mitigate risk. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners across Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards are consistently upheld. This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional who enjoys turning complex data into actionable insights and making a meaningful impact on a growing organization’s integrity and culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Lead and mature the organization’s healthcare compliance data analytics and monitoring program, ensuring scalability, sustainability, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and analytical reporting using tools such as, Power BI and Excel to identify trends, anomalies, and compliance risk areas.
• Analyze data from key compliance systems and sources (e.g., expense reporting, HCP interactions, samples activity, state filings, and field monitoring) to support proactive risk detection and remediation.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders to translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Leverage analytics to support investigations and root‑cause analysis, including pattern identification, scoping, and validation of investigative findings.
• Continuously enhance data‑driven monitoring methodologies, helping to internalize analytics capabilities and strengthen overall compliance risk prioritization and training efforts.

Auditing & Monitoring

• Develop and execute the annual healthcare compliance and privacy audit and monitoring plan (U.S. and Global).
• Maintain and update monitoring documentation, workpapers, audit tools, remediation plans, and reporting templates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, Medical, Commercial, and Finance to gather relevant data, validate findings, and drive remediation.
• Track, trend, and escalate monitoring results and areas of concern to leadership in a timely manner.
• Utilize company data sources such as email, Teams, Concur expenses, medical inquiries, samples inventory, Veeva, Elevator, and other relevant platforms.
• Apply relevant standards and regulations, including Code of Conduct, Compliance Roadmap, Employee Handbook, travel and expense SOP, internal policies, and applicable healthcare compliance and data privacy laws.

Investigations Support

• Support intake, triage, and documentation of compliance and employee relations concerns received through monitoring activities, hotline, or other reporting channels.
• Assist in fact-finding, document review, interview coordination, and root cause analysis during internal investigations.
• Maintain investigation logs, outcome documentation, and remediation tracking consistent with company policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and consistency in all investigative processes and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, compliance, healthcare, law, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, monitoring, or investigations within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance laws and regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience working with monitoring and audit tools, systems, and data sources (Concur, Veeva, expense reporting, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience in both U.S. and ex-U.S. regulatory environments.
• Background in data analytics or forensics applied to compliance monitoring.
• Prior experience supporting or leading investigations in a corporate setting.

Competencies:

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and assess risk.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ethical Judgment: Applies integrity and fairness in decision-making.
• Communication: Clear and concise reporting to senior leadership.
• Adaptability: Able to navigate changing regulatory landscapes and business priorities.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.

Salary Range

$108,000—$135,500 USD

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at [email protected] or 858-261-2923.

Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodations given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.

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