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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterACADIA Pharmaceuticals employees are 0% more likely to recommend ACADIA Pharmaceuticals as a great place to work
| 44% | Promoters |
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| 12% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting ACADIA Pharmaceuticals’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is rated C-
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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 15 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ACADIA Pharmaceuticals improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 58% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 42% |
What did you like most about the interview process?I met a lot of different people who gave me an in-depth perspective on my role
What makes you most happy at work?The fact that I am learning about the field more and more everyday
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?People are willing to answer questions and they are so friendly
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Hire qualified individuals that are relevant
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?I have one particular coworker who is extremely overbearing and lazy at the same time
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If stock ever had value
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes small molecule drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.
Our Mission. ACADIA's mission is to be the leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to the advancement of innovative medicines that improve the lives of patients with central nervous system disorders.
Mutual respect, integrity and trust are our foundation. Overcoming barriers is core to our culture – we never give up. We get things done – excellence is the result of our focus, expertise and perseverance. We take our work seriously (but not ourselves).
| Headquarter | 3911 Sorrento Valley Blvd San Diego, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.acadia-pharm.com |
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | (858) 558-2871 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ACAD |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals competitors include Biogen, Amgen, and Akorn. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ACADIA Pharmaceuticals compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

16 employees at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals have reviewed ACADIA Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 16 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals are pleased with their total compensation at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals are generally satisfied with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals believe the environment at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Diego about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Diego employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no ACADIA Pharmaceuticals employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' KPIs and OKRs.
Steve’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Steve in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. Steve Davis’s employees rank ACADIA Pharmaceuticals in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 40% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 35% for Environment. When compared to ACADIA Pharmaceuticals’s competitors, Steve Davis ranks below both Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos and Amgen CEO Robert Bradway.
The ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Steve Davis, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Todd Young, and Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Glenn Baity
Steve Davis CEO / President
Steve Davis serves as the CEO / President of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals.
Todd Young Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Todd S. Young has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. since... read more
Glenn Baity Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Glenn F. Baity serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Mr.... read more
James A. Nash Former Senior Vice President of Technology Development & Operations
Mr. James A. Nash, also known as Jim, was the Senior Vice President of Technology Development and Operations at ACADIA... read more
Michael J. Yang Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Michael J. Yang has been Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. since... read more
Daryl Dekarske Global Head of Regulatory Affairs and Senior Vice President
Mr. Daryl Dekarske has been Global Head of Regulatory Affairs and Senior Vice President at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.... read more
Ryan E. Brown Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President
Mr. Ryan E. Brown has been Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. since August 2015.... read more
James Randall Owen M.D. Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical Development
Dr. James Randall Owen, also known as Randy, M.D, has been Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical... read more
Fred W. Manak Jr. Senior Vice President of Access, Reimbursement & Commercial Planning
Mr. Fred W. Manak, Jr., has been Senior Vice President of Access, Reimbursement & Commercial Planning at ACADIA... read more
How much do people at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is $93,493, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,066, or $56 per hour.
At ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $191,801 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $41,198 annually. Average ACADIA Pharmaceuticals salaries by department include: Design at $88,445, Operations at $85,932, HR at $93,386, and Marketing at $100,220. Half of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals salaries are above $117,066.
10 employees at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 32 ratings) while 9 employees at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $153k | $153k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $179k | $179k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $226k | $226k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $229k | $229k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

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Operations | 20% |
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Saint Louis | 20% |
What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals address?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals location is at 3911 Sorrento Valley Blvd
Who is the CEO of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals CEO is Steve Davis, their score by employees is 65
What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals revenue?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals revenue is $125M
What is the salary for Recruiter in ACADIA Pharmaceuticals?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 93k
What are the salaries in the Design in ACADIA Pharmaceuticals?
The average salaries for Design in ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is 88k