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We are a community of unique individuals with the mindset of a scientist, dedication of a healthcare provider and heart of a caregiver.

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Follow Your Passion

At Acadia, we’re committed to our purpose: we fight disease so more you shines through. We approach each day with the mindset of a scientist, dedication of a healthcare provider and heart of a caregiver. 

Every Acadian brings curiosity, ingenuity and a drive to forge new paths. We’re in it for the long term, and are committed to developing our pipeline for the people who need us most, today and far into the future. At Acadia, our mission is personal. Many of us have experienced the devastating impact of neurological disorders firsthand. Our patients aren’t just patients – they’re our mothers, our grandfathers, our daughters and our friends. 

They’re people we love, and they’re people we fight for. 

As Care-ageous Warriors, we go far beyond our treatment to support and champion our patients, and our communities. As part of the Acadia family, your perspective, passion, and expertise play a critical role in our mission to elevate lives through science, enabling brighter moments for patients and their loved ones. Learn more about our purpose, mission and values.

About Acadia

All Are Welcome

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 accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment. 

Acadian Spotlights

Hear straight from some of our best and brightest Acadians on what drives them and why they chose to bring their passions to Acadia.

Parag Meswani, Pharm.D, Senior Vice President of Trofinetide
  • November 5, 2022
  • Employee Spotlight
Meet the Trailblazers: Parag Meswani
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Ponni Subbiah, a neurologist at Acadia with more than 20 years of experience leading medical and clinical research strategies across various therapeutic areas
  • May 15, 2020
  • Employee Spotlight
Get to Know: Ponni Subbiah
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Ayasha Williams
  • May 15, 2020
  • Employee Spotlight
Get to Know: Ayasha Williams
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