Cybersecurity Manager, AI & Security Operations

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 Cybersecurity Manager, AI & Security Operations is responsible for supporting Acadia’s day‑to‑day cybersecurity operations. This role actively monitors enterprise security tools, investigates alerts, and coordinates incident response activities with internal teams and third‑party security partners. The role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Acadia’s cybersecurity operations, with a strong emphasis on automation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance detection, response, and operational efficiency. This Cybersecurity Manager owns Acadia’s vulnerability and exposure management programs and leads penetration testing, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and proactive risk identification efforts. Additionally, this role will partner with enterprise stakeholders to support organization‑wide AI and machine learning initiatives, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AI systems. This role helps align cybersecurity practices with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks associated with AI technologies. Primary Responsibilities Actively monitor and manage security tools and service providers to identify, investigate, and respond to security alerts in a timely and effective manner. Own and continuously improve the vulnerability and exposure management program, including tooling, vendor coordination, scanning, penetration testing, and remediation tracking. Lead threat hunting activities and manage the threat intelligence program to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate emerging threats. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams to strengthen enterprise security posture and drive timely remediation of identified risks Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and SOAR workflows to improve efficiency across log analysis, alert triage, incident response, and reporting. Integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities into cybersecurity operations to enhance threat detection, anomaly identification, and risk analysis. Monitor and manage the Information Security ticket queue, ensuring timely resolution or escalation of incidents in accordance with defined service-level objectives (SLOs). Conduct and support security incident response and forensic investigations, including analysis, documentation, and evidence handling. Support cybersecurity audits, assessments, and regulatory compliance activities. Assist with the maintenance, documentation, and annual testing of the Cyber Incident Response Plan. Lead or contribute to cybersecurity initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and projects. Support the enterprise‑wide security of AI/ML systems, including model integrity, data protection, and access controls AI/ML‑related assets. Other responsibilities as assigned. Education/Experience/Skills Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Targeting 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and prior experience in Information Technology. Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred. One or more industry‑recognized cybersecurity certifications required (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CCNP Security, CISSP, or equivalent). An equivalent combination of relev…