Senior Manager/Associate Director, Commercial Operations

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Senior Manager launching a new rare disease product for Rett syndrome at Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Overseeing commercial strategies, marketing, and cross-functional team coordination in Germany.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €111,000 - €138,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial planning and launch strategy for pharmaceutical products, particularly in rare diseases. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute marketing, PR, and digital initiatives while achieving sales targets and managing budgets.

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Master’s Degree in Science, Healthcare, BusinessProven Commercial Track Record in Pharmaceutical IndustryExperience in Rare Disease Care EnvironmentSuccessful Track Record of Leading Product LaunchesAbility to Communicate Effectively in English

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Hard Skills

Commercial PlanningMarket AnalysisLaunch StrategyDemand PlanningSales Target ManagementBudget AllocationForecastingCRM SystemsBusiness IntelligenceProduct Launch Execution

Soft Skills

Collaborative Working StyleStrong Team OrientationProblem-Solving AbilityResilienceAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryNeuroscienceRare DiseaseMarketingPublic RelationsDigital MarketingMarket AccessReimbursement ActivitiesCross-Functional AlignmentCustomer-Facing Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of launch strategy, commercial planning, and business planning for Germany.
Define goals, strategies, tactics, and market analyses to maximize the potential of a new rare disease product for Rett syndrome.
Oversee marketing and launch activities, including brand, marketing, PR, and digital plans; investment alignment; forecasting; demand planning; and launch execution.
Track launch performance and support commercial and field force excellence initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional alignment across medical, marketing, PR, digital, market access, and reimbursement activities.
Assess market research and competitive benchmarks.
Support the development of commercial materials for KAMs.
Support customer-facing execution, CRM and territory management systems, ROI evaluation, budget allocation, sales targets, and incentive systems.
Partner closely with the EU Commercial team and the GM Germany for strong regional-country alignment on commercial priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in science, healthcare, business, or a relevant field required.
Proven commercial track record in the pharmaceutical industry.
At least 5–7 years of experience in a specialty indication, such as neuroscience.
Experience in a rare disease care environment is a clear advantage.
Broad commercial experience across marketing, PR, digital, sales, and business intelligence.
Growth mindset, collaborative working style, strong team orientation.
Successful track record of leading product launches.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken, across international teams.
Urgency, ownership, strong organizational discipline, a can-do mindset, and practical problem-solving ability.
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic market environment.
Ability to operate effectively with ambiguity and create business results in a start-up environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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