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Director, EU Supply Chain

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsPosted 28 Aug 2026

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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. The Director, EU Supply Chain will play a pivotal role in managing and evolving the supply chain operations for our pharmaceutical products in the European market. This position requires a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader who can develop and execute systems and processes to ensure seamless alignment with global supply chain strategies. This leader will collaboratively with key members of the Acadia EU organization while ensuring alignment with the Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

Primary Responsibilities: This position will serve as the regional supply chain lead for Europe, accountable for translating global supply chain strategy into executable regional plans, ensuring supply continuity, compliant product movement, inventory accuracy, and effective coordination across EU commercial, quality, finance, manufacturing, distribution, and external partner teams. Additionally, this position will help drive the overall growth and operations of the manufacturing and supply chain organization.

Key Responsibilities: Ensure product supply for European markets in partnership with the Acadia Distribution team. This includes finished goods planning, execution and delivery into Acadia’s 3PL. Lead the regional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process within Europe and contribute to global S&OP initiatives Ensure PO’s, forecasts and other contract items are executed to ensure supply of finished goods for the EU market are executed.

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Own and provide business oversight for EU supply chain transactions in ERP, including purchase orders, receipts, inventory movements, intercompany transactions, cycle count support, and month-end supply chain close activities in partnership with Finance. Partner with Finance, Tax, Trade Compliance, and ERP teams to ensure EU supply chain processes support VAT, Intrastat, customs, delivery terms, intercompany flows, and required country-specific reporting.

Lead EU supply chain readiness for new country launches, new SKUs, formulation changes, packaging changes, and market expansion activities, including launch inventory planning, 3PL readiness, serialization readiness, and cross-functional launch risk management. Build the EU supply chain function to grow and scale with the organizations planned growth Ensure adherence to EU Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines and other relevant regulations Support in driving serialization compliance requirements for commercial products in international markets Stay informed about EU pharmaceutical legislation and supply chain laws, such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Supplier Management: Build strong relationships with external suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and supply flexibility Ensure development and adherence to key supplier KPI’s of key EU CMO’s Identify alternate vendors for risk mitigation and support procurement discussions Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Demonstrated experience building and executive supply chain systems Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures and functions Extensive knowledge of EU pharmaceutical regulations and supply chain best practices Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including planning, logistics, and distribution Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus Must possess: Strong analytical and computer skills required.

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Strong negotiating skills and problem-solving abilities Strong organizational and documentation skill and problem-solving skills Effective oral and written communication skills including ability to communicate with senior management and subject matter experts (SMEs) as well as CSP supply chain and project management teams. Ability to manage change in a dynamic environment Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.

Skill at creating a team environment that supports a common vision and ability to work cross functionally within multi-departmental teams within and without the organization. Proficiency at effectively prioritizing goals, assessing team capability, and coordinating resources to achieve those goals. Ability to travel 15% of the time What we offer US-based Employees: 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 EEO Statement (US-based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here. It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process.

To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at [email protected] or 858-261-2923 . Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodations given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.

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