Join Our Team of Thinkers

Working at Avanir

Join Our Team of Thinkers

Become part of a diverse group of dedicated professionals at the forefront of developing treatments for central nervous system (CNS) conditions in areas of unmet need, while honoring a high standard of integrity.

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Our Culture

Our corporate culture is unlike any you’ve seen. We’re a group of world-class thinkers and doers, focused on the patients we serve and the groundbreaking scientific solutions we pursue. As a leading company in the CNS space, we love coming in every day to help others.

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Our Home

At our recently renovated corporate office space in beautiful Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California, we offer a collaborative and inspiring environment, filled with modern amenities. This space allows us to meet the evolving needs of our business while delivering on our Mission, Vision and Values.

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Our Work

We’re dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative medicines for patients with CNS conditions. There are millions of patients struggling daily with complex and difficult symptoms. This is why we take our work so personally.

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Our Sales Force Perks
  • Highly competitive incentive program, including bonus and a corporate fleet program
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Comprehensive new hire sales trainings and additional trainings focused on sales, leadership and strategy to increase business acumen 
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Career Mobility Through the INMOTION Program

Avanir is a subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Through this relationship, Avanir has the opportunity to be part of a large family of diverse companies. Avanir’s career mobility program, INMOTION, offers internal employee flexibility across participating Otsuka North American affiliate organizations, including Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Astex Pharmaceuticals, Pharmavite and MegaFood. INMOTION is a product of Otsuka’s goal to optimize employee development by opening up visibility to job opportunities across the broader Otsuka group of companies, and supporting employee career growth, not just within Avanir but within Otsuka. Otsuka believes that all their employees are united in one common mission: Creating new products for better health worldwide.

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Our Location

Orange County offers some of the top public school districts in California as well as an almost-perfect climate year round. Several parks and beaches provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities alongside numerous professional sports teams and a broad assortment of tourist attractions. With a flourishing business economy and a well-educated workforce, Orange County is just one hour to San Diego or Los Angeles and a few hours’ drive to the mountains where one can enjoy hiking, camping and snow sports. 

Avanir’s culture is what you dream of. I am able to be me! Thanks to a culture that values individuality, I’ve been able to grow my natural talents in ways I would have never imagined.

Alana Davids
Senior Neuroscience Account Manager

I’ve experienced tremendous career growth compared with previous jobs and am impressed with the medical coverage for my daughter at a renowned pediatric allergy center.

Chris Chan
Associate Manager, Compliance
View Opportunities

Work with committed, accomplished professionals united by a common purpose: Changing lives by developing innovative treatments for CNS conditions.

Featured Opportunities

Executive Director, Clinical Development

Aliso Viejo, CA

The Executive Director, Clinical Development is responsible for the design, planning and medical oversight of clinical studies for all phases of development. This role will collaborate with Clinical Operations for study implementation and serve as medical monitor and oversee interpretation and dissemination of study results, including clinical study reports and related publications.

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Senior Clinical Study Manager

Aliso Viejo, CA

The Senior Clinical Study Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of Avanir clinical studies, including coordination with other relevant parties (e.g., other Avanir departments, contract vendors, etc.). Responsibilities include the planning, execution and completion of clinical trials according to applicable regulations and guidance; ICH Guidelines Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Avanir SOPs, within agreed-upon timeframes and budget.

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Our Benefits
See how we invest in our team by offering options that support and enhance your health, wealth and well-being — at work, at home and in every facet of your life.
Who We Are
Every day, we bring a singular focus to the research and development of groundbreaking pharmaceutical treatments for people with central nervous system (CNS) conditions.
Our Pipeline
We’re always looking forward to the next step: Delivering hope through tangible solutions for patients suffering from central nervous system (CNS) conditions.

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