Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development, Neurology

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 patients with 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:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development – Neurology to provide medical leadership across clinical development programs within our neurology portfolio. This role is responsible for driving clinical development strategy and leading the design, execution, interpretation, and communication of Phase 1–3 clinical studies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will serve as a key medical leader, partnering closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Drug Safety, Translational Medicine, Research, and Medical Affairs to advance innovative therapies through development. This position offers the opportunity to influence program strategy, lead complex development initiatives, and engage with leading scientific and clinical experts.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in neurology and movement disorders. Experience supporting development programs in migraine, neurodegenerative conditions, or other neurological therapeutic areas is highly desirable. _

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

Lead clinical development strategy for assigned neurology programs and provide medical leadership across multiple clinical studies

Serve as Clinical Lead and primary medical representative on cross-functional program teams

Design and oversee Phase 1–3 clinical studies, including study concepts, protocols, amendments, medical monitoring plans, and clinical development plans

Drive program-level clinical decision-making and contribute to integrated development strategies that support regulatory and commercial objectives

Partner with Clinical Operations to ensure high-quality execution of clinical studies in compliance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and company procedures

Provide medical oversight for ongoing clinical trials, including safety review, adverse event assessment, and benefit-risk evaluation

Collaborate with Translational Medicine and Research colleagues to identify and implement biomarkers and other strategies to support development objectives

Build and maintain productive relationships with investigators, key opinion leaders, patient advocacy groups, and external collaborators

Lead analysis, interpretation, and presentation of clinical data to internal governance committees, scientific audiences, and external stakeholders

Support regulatory interactions and contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions and health authority communications

Mentor and influence cross-functional teams through scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership

Contribute to portfolio assessments, business development evaluations, and other strategic initiatives as needed

Requirements:

MD or DO (or equivalent) degree in relevant clinical specialty for the therapeutic area required AND 4+ years clinical experience with broad bio/pharmaceutical/CRO industry experience in drug development OR

Accredited residency training and board certification preferred

Board certification in Neurology strongly preferred

Clinical development experience in movement disorders strongly preferred.

Experience serving as a Clinical Lead or leading program-level clinical development activities

Experience supporting late-stage clinical development and registrational studies

Prior experience working with regulatory agencies and contributing to regulatory submissions

Experience in migraine, neurodegenerative diseases, or related neurological therapeutic areas is desirable

Deep expertise in clinical drug development and clinical research strategy

Demonstrated ability to independently drive program-level clinical development decisions and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Strong understanding of study design, clinical execution, safety assessment, biostatistics, data interpretation, and regulatory requirements

Proven ability to translate scientific and clinical insights into actionable development strategies

Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Strong leadership capabilities with experience influencing matrix teams and collaborating across functions

Demonstrated success managing interactions with investigators, CROs, consultants, and external partners

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory procedures, and investigational drug development

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

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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 $301,100.00-$411,000.00. 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 35% 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.