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Paralegal, Contracts

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 97800 - 122300

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 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 Paralegal Contracts provides essential support to Acadias 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:

Bachelors 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.

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