Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted September 23, 2026

Associate Director, HEOR

US CA San Diego, United States Full time
Medical Affairs Associate Director
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About this opportunity

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit  neurocrine.com , and follow the company on  LinkedIn ,  X , Facebook and YouTube . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )

At Neurocrine, strong leadership drives both business results and team success. We look for leaders who think strategically, anticipate what’s ahead and set clear direction, while building and empowering high-performing teams. Successful leaders foster an environment where people are motivated to do their best work and deliver meaningful, measurable impact through sound decision-making and accountability.

 About the Role:

Recommends strategic direction for and develops and executes plans for assigned product/disease specific projects to determine and express the health care value of Neurocrine marketed products or developmental compound. Works closely with HEOR leadership, partners with Product Developmental Team, Key Stakeholders within the Medical Affairs team, Brand Team, Clinical Team and Departments dedicated to Managed Care or Health Care Advocacy to develop information that allows patient, clinicians and payers to make informed health care decisions regarding Neurocrine products. _

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

Uses functional strategy for work area and translates into operational and tactical plans

Sets priorities, proposes project designs to assist in the creation of product specific evidence to inform value assessment and market access

Collaborates with internal business partners to meet the evidence needs of external consumers

Manages vendors and relationships, holds them accountable to contractual obligations, participates in selection to potential ending relationship

Accountable for meeting assigned goals

Recommends talent for hire, develops and evaluates team members to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Provide direction to subordinate managers in various areas, groups, and/or operations

Manages the resolution complex business / scientific problems that impact success or address future processes/outcomes

Applies advanced analytical thought and judgment

Develops new or innovative solutions to existing and/or novel problems

Regularly interacts with senior leadership to influence policy and negotiate decisions within area of responsibility

Represents Neurocrine at professional events and may present data and findings

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

MS degree in health outcomes/economics or related field AND 8+ years of Pharmaceutical industry experience in a HEOR role with direct research experience preferred; completion of an HEOR 2-year fellowship with a research focus desired OR

PhD or PharmD in health outcomes/economics or related field AND 5+ years of similar experience noted above OR

Previous managerial / functional management experience also required

Emerging as an internal thought leader with technical and/or business expertise

Applies in-depth knowledge of own area of expertise to solve problems

Applies in-depth understanding and may guide others on how own discipline integrates within the department as well as impact to other departments and understands contribution to Neurocrine's achievement of business objectives

Proven expertise in the creation of U.S. based HTA submission materials (AMCP format Dossier, Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness/offset models, ICER submissions, etc.)

Ability to synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific information are required

Excellent SAS or other statistical programming skills

Strong knowledge in research protocol and analysis plan development, analysis of large databases and possible economic modeling is highly preferred

Expertise in engaging large U.S. based payors or HTA organizations

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment , and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $171,800.00-$235,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Job details

Seniority
Associate Director
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
US CA San Diego, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 363 comparable Associate Director Medical Affairs roles across 91 biopharma companies.

363Comparable roles tracked
341Currently active
91Companies hiring similar roles
38Countries represented

Salary context

113 of 363 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $171,800/yr – $235,000/yr
Peer group range $0 – $322,650 (median $187,375)

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United States168
Japan23
Germany22
India22
China20
United Kingdom13

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Seniority mix

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Senior171
Manager125
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Therapeutic area mix

118 of 363 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology48
Dermatology & Aesthetics17
Rare Disease11
Neuroscience9
Immunology9
Cardiovascular / CVRM7
Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Gastroenterology5
Respiratory5
Ophthalmology1

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