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Senior IT Service Desk Analyst


Job Location:

Princeton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 September 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

The Sr. IT Service Desk Analyst is primarily responsible for providing advanced technical support while contributing to the effective day-to-day operations of the help and service desk environment. This role actively participates in resolving complex issues and delivering high-quality support to clients across office locations home offices offsite facilities and within our mobile workforce

As a Sr. IT Service Desk Analyst the individual is responsible for but not limited to: performing root cause analysis (RCA) supporting the teams ability to meet service level agreements (SLAs) analyzing queue trends and key performance indicators (KPIs) and providing production and meeting support as needed. The role includes handling escalations contributing to and assisting with IT projects such as system engineering initiatives and the adoption of emerging technologies including automation and AI-driven support tools. Additionally the Sr. IT Support Analyst develops improves and maintains documentation knowledge bases and training materials adheres to established processes and procedures ensures effective communication of critical information and consistently prioritizes cybersecurity best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Primary responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day inquiries and proactively troubleshooting and resolving executive technology needs to ensure seamless productivity.

  • Contribute to efficient service desk operations by consistently following established processes and procedures and delivering high-quality customer-focused support.

  • Record track and analyze individual and queue-level SLAs and workflows and provide input on trends metrics and service performance.

  • Act as a senior technical resource and trusted partner to other internal IT teams by providing expertise collaboration and timely issue resolution.

  • Assist with asset management activities including equipment inventory software license tracking and organizing intake and tracking for backups imaging restores and vendor-related engagements.

  • Document detailed and accurate information for all support activities in the ITSM system in accordance with established procedures.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues perform root cause analyses (RCAs) and communicate status updates and resolutions to clients stakeholders and support staff.

  • Create update and maintain knowledge articles work instructions and technical documentation to support consistency and knowledge sharing.

  • Gather and provide complete well-triaged information when escalating issues to higher-tier teams or business owners to ensure efficient resolution.

  • Administer Active Directory Microsoft 365 RMM Adobe and other management portals including account provisioning access management and password resets.

  • Fulfill procurement requests for software hardware peripherals and mobile devices in alignment with IT standards and processes.

  • Support IT projects events and company initiatives including setup and on-site or remote support for meetings conferences and events.

  • Develop and update training materials and provide peer guidance and knowledge sharing to support team capability and consistency.

  • Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

  • Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science Systems & Network Engineering or related field preferred. Targeting 35 years of progressive experience with demonstrated technical expertise within a regulated IT enterprise environment including ITIL and GxP frameworks. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
  • Advanced technical expertise in Windows operating systems command-line tools and scripting (including PowerShell and VB) with strong proficiency in Office 365 and endpoint management.

  • Proven ability to diagnose investigate and resolve complex technical issues using structured analytical approaches including root cause analysis (RCA).

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear user-friendly language for diverse audiences.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

  • Proven ability to manage technical projects drive execution and meet timelines across competing priorities.

  • Proficient in desktop/laptop technologies including Windows 10/11 Office 365 SaaS applications virtual environments RMM MDM networking wireless encryption RCA and troubleshooting.

  • Ability to manage technical projects effectively.

  • Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor junior support staff.

  • Excellent research data gathering analytics and reporting skills.

  • Agile and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly and effectively resolve issues under pressure.

  • Good understanding of computer and mobile device management tools.

  • Strong listening skills with the ability to follow through on complex instructions and stakeholder needs.

  • Working knowledge of telephony technology VOIP and mobile devices.

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and support peripheral technologies including printers MFP devices and related hardware.

  • Extensive experience providing audio-visual support for executive meetings events and production environments.

  • Demonstrated success operating in dynamic fast-paced enterprise environments with a strong sense of urgency and prioritization.

  • In-depth knowledge and experience with command lines PowerShell VB batch scripting ConnectWise Automate Box Office Suites O365 administration ServiceNow ADUC/GPOs endpoint management security and communication tools.

  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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For 30 years, Acadia has been working at the forefront of healthcare to protect what makes you, uniquely you. This is our purpose.

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