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Senior Administrative Assistant

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Job Location:

Princeton, NJ - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 38

Posted: 21 September 2026 (6 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 19 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Parkinsons 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 Alzheimers disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia were here to be their difference.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to provide advanced support to senior leaders and their teams. This role manages complex administrative activities coordinates critical business operations and handles confidential information with professionalism and discretion. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment anticipates business needs and contributes to the success of both leadership and cross-functional teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to assigned leaders and business functions including coverage for administrative team members as needed
Manage complex calendars scheduling priorities and meeting coordination for senior leaders
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements including itineraries and logistics
Prepare reports presentations correspondence and other business documents using information from multiple sources
Coordinate logistics for on-site and off-site meetings conferences leadership events and company functions
Process and reconcile expense reports and corporate credit card transactions through Concur
Prepare and manage department-related documentation including contracts purchase orders scopes of work and service agreements
Track departmental expenses and support budget management activities
Partner with cross-functional teams to support projects initiatives and operational priorities
Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

High school diploma required; associates or bachelors degree preferred
Minimum 4 years of administrative experience supporting senior-level leaders
Experience supporting senior-level leaders and working with internal and external stakeholders
Experience preparing presentations reports and business correspondence
Ability to independently manage complex schedules competing priorities and multiple projects
Experience handling confidential and sensitive business information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint
Experience coordinating meetings events and travel arrangements including international travel
Experience processing expense reports and managing business expenses through Concur or similar systems
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch see talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business needs.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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