Sr. Medical Director, Germany

**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. Medical Director, Germany will lead the development and execution of the local medical affairs strategy together with the field Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and in line with the European Medical Affairs strategy and the local country strategy for RETT syndrome including the integrated medical plans with full medical budget ownership and responsibility. Responsibilities will include building and maintaining external stakeholder relationships and collaborations, as well as continuing to position Acadia as a thought leader and valued partner with patient advocacy groups (PAG) and medical/scientific RETT community in Germany. This individual will be responsible for the effectiveness and compliance of scientific exchange conducted to meet the needs of clinicians, patient advocates, and other key external and internal stakeholders. **Primary Responsibilities** * Provide scientific and medical leadership, including development of strategic country medical affairs (post-launch) plans, identifying specific unmet medical needs, and data gaps. * Leading the local medical affairs team. * Ensure strong medical/scientific leadership in coordination and participation in country MRC/MLR procedures. * Establish appropriate strategic partnerships with Centers of Excellence, KOLs, and PAGs, in areas of scientific interest. * Ensure aligned and close cross-functional collaboration, with country GM, Market Access, other relevant country and international staff to optimally manage relationships and ensure alignment and effective execution of the German medical strategy. * Coordinate and ensure operational medical excellence, in collaboration with EU medical teams and aligned with country strategy, to capture and track key medical tactics and medical (post-launch) activities in Germany. * Provide medical expertise and editorial support in data dissemination at conferences and in medical journals, as appropriate. * Involvement with key HCPs in the exchange of scientific and medical information including Advisory Boards and presentations at national meetings and conferences. * Develop and maintain, together with MSLs, close professional relationships with KOLs and emerging scientific leaders in the community. * Oversee gathering and reporting field medical insights through ex