Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted September 3, 2026

Principal Scientist, Safety

US CA San Diego, United States Full time
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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 )

About the Role:

Provide scientific/clinical expertise, strategic input, and support for deliverables and activities associated with clinical and post-market pharmacovigilance. Support signal management activities, safety and benefit-risk evaluations and author periodic safety reports (eg, PADER, DSUR, etc.) for assigned programs. Will be a key contributor to SOP development and revisions. May also work with the DSPV Operations group and assist with case processing activities as needed by the department. _

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

Safety Scientist Lead for assigned programs or studies. Provides clinical and operational safety support to the Clinical Development programs (eg, content review of protocols, study reports, Investigator Brochure, informed consents and other related documents, as applicable)

Conduct literature review for assigned programs

Lead the preparation of periodic safety reports (eg, PADER, DSURs) in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedure for assigned programs

In collaboration with the DSPV Medical Director, performs aggregate safety data review and interpretation to support safety evaluations for assigned programs

In collaboration with the DSPV Medical Director, perform signal detection and evaluation activities in accordance with SOPs and guidelines for assigned programs

Participate in independent Data Monitoring Committee meetings, as applicable.

Contribute to SOP and guidelines development and revisions

Participates in multidisciplinary teams at Neurocrine involving R & D project teams, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and others to execute clinical trials

Support DSPV Operations with case processing activities as needed

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

BS/BA or RN degree in related scientific field AND 8+ years of experience in drug safety in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with 3+ years of pharmacovigilance compliance experience. Experience in supporting regulatory authority inspections of GVP and process improvement initiatives. Experience with drug safety databases such as ARISg. Healthcare professional and vendor management experience preferred OR

Master's degree in related scientific field AND 6+ years of similar experience noted above OR

PhD or PharmD in related scientific field AND 4+ years of similar experience noted above

Requires understanding of how the team / work area relates to other related areas and uses that knowledge to improve efficiency and produce high-quality work on problems with cross-functional impact

Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems/problems relating to own discipline

Frequently works cross-functionally as the representative for their area

Team player with ability to function in a multi-disciplinary environment

Self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to prioritize and plan effectively

Strong leadership and communication skills (both oral and written)

Strong knowledge of US and EU pharmacovigilance regulatory requirement

Strong knowledge of current pharmacovigilance practices

Knowledge of drug safety databases; experience with ARISg is a plus

Ability to evaluate, interpret and synthesize scientific data

Proficiency with safety safety coding dictionaries (eg, MedDRA, WHODRUG)

Expertise in individual safety case report processing, including triage, data entry, quality review, and submission

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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 $130,800.00-$179,000.00. 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
Principal
Function
Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
US CA San Diego, United States
Employment type
Full time

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