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 Paralegal, Contracts provides essential support to Acadia’s contracts group by reviewing, revising, drafting, and administering a broad range of commercial agreements. Working under the supervision of an attorney, this role collaborates with legal counsel and business partners to facilitate timely contract review, maintain accurate records, and help ensure agreements align with company policies and applicable master agreements.
Typical agreements include consulting agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality disclosure agreements, statements of work, and amendments. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced contracts paralegal who thrives in a high-volume legal environment and is interested in supporting a mission-driven biopharmaceutical organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
Review, revise, and assist with drafting a high volume of contracts, including consulting agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality disclosure agreements, statements of work, and amendments
Evaluate contract terms for alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and applicable master agreements
Coordinate with internal business partners, external legal counsel, and other stakeholders to address non-standard contract terms and facilitate approvals
Manage and track contract requests throughout the review, negotiation, execution, and filing processes
Gather, organize, analyze, and validate information from multiple sources to prepare contracts and related materials for legal review
Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, legal forms, memoranda, and contract documents for accuracy and completeness
Maintain accurate contract records and electronic filing systems, including contract lifecycle management platforms
Support contract-related projects and administrative activities as directed by the contracts group
Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of corporate or contracts paralegal experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable professional experience
Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering a variety of commercial contracts and related documents
Experience using electronic contract management systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
Certificate in paralegal studies
Knowledge of legal principles, legal research methods, and contract terminology
Experience with AI-enabled legal or contract management solutions
Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
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 both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. 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 schedule or business needs.
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…