Acadia Pharmaceuticals Referral Bonus Overview

Acadia Pharmaceuticals recognizes the value of employee referrals and offers a structured referral bonus program to encourage current employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions. The program provides incentives for successful hires, particularly in high-demand roles such as tech and product management, though it applies to other positions as well.

Referral Bonus Structure

Tech and Product Roles

• Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers:
  • Referral Bonus: $5,000
  • Payment Structure: The referral bonus is typically paid out in two installments. The first half ($2,500) is paid once the referred candidate completes three months of employment. The remaining half ($2,500) is paid after the candidate completes their probationary period, typically six months.

Other Roles

• Administrative, Marketing, Sales Roles:
  • Referral Bonus: $2,500
  • Payment Structure: Similar to tech roles, payment is divided into two installments. The first half is paid after three months of employment, and the remainder after successful completion of the probationary period.

Eligibility and Process

• Eligibility: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the referral program, except for HR personnel and hiring managers directly involved in the recruitment process for the respective role.
• Referral Submission: Employees must submit referrals through the official referral portal on the company's intranet. Submissions should include the candidate’s resume and a brief explanation of their qualifications.
• Candidate Eligibility: The referred candidate must be a new applicant who has not applied to Acadia Pharmaceuticals in the past 12 months.

Additional Details

• Program Limitations: There is no cap on the number of referrals an employee can make. However, the bonus is only awarded if the candidate is successfully hired and completes the specified employment duration milestones.
• Tax Implications: Referral bonuses are subject to standard payroll taxes and