Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted August 5, 2026

Senior Specialist, Regulatory Strategy

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:

Performs the coordination and preparation of document packages for regulatory submissions for new and mature products to ensure alignment and compliance with local and regional registration requirements as well as with company policies from all areas of company as well as internal audits and inspections. Compiles all materials required in submissions, license renewal and annual registrations. Generates, maintains, monitors and improves tracking/control systems. Keeps abreast of regulatory procedures and changes. Maintains and tracks timelines for regulatory deliverables. Recommends strategies for earliest possible approvals of clinical trials applications. May act as Regulatory Strategy department contact for various internal projects or program activities. _

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

Performs the preparation of submissions to regulatory authorities (e.g. clinical trial applications, IND/IND supporting documents and maintenance submissions, annual reports, expedited safety reports)

Conducts reviews of clinical regulatory documents. Performs quality checks of submission documentation and publishing output

Updates and maintains logs, databases and catalogues of regulatory compliance information

Coordinates the review and revision procedures, specifications, and forms

Compiles regulatory filing documents and maintain computerized files to support all documentation systems

Serves as Regulatory Strategy department contact for internal company projects or program activities

Responsible for initiating and maintaining program Smartsheet tools for timeline tracking, submission deliverable tracking and program plans as assigned

Ensures quality, consistency, completeness and accuracy for all regulatory submissions

Review investigator packages and authorize drug shipments to clinical sites

Performs other job related duties as assigned

Requirements:

BS/BA degree AND 4+ years of relevant experience, or OR

Master’s AND 2+ years of related experience, or OR

JD or PharmD or PhD AND without experience

Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work

Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas

Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area

Ability to work as part of a team; may train lower levels

Excellent computer skills

Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department

Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

Strong project management skills

Must be able to effectively understand, interpret and apply company standards and regulatory guidance to all documents reviewed

Strong familiarity with regulatory documents

Strong familiarity with FDA regulations and ICH guidelines for regulatory submissions

Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, standards, and guidance governing drug development (e.g., US regulatory knowledge)

Demonstrated knowledge of US FDA and Ex-US ICH drug development regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance with local and regional requirements, as well as with company policies

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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 $103,300.00-$141,000.00. 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 20% 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
Senior
Function
Regulatory 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 Regulatory Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 84 comparable Senior Regulatory Affairs roles across 37 biopharma companies.

84Comparable roles tracked
79Currently active
37Companies hiring similar roles
16Countries represented

Salary context

34 of 84 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 $103,300/yr – $141,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Principal Scientist, Regulatory Liaison · Merck $173,200/yr – $272,600/yr
Peer group range $109,750 – $222,900 (median $177,125)

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United States46
United Kingdom5
China5
Poland4
Ireland4
India4

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Seniority mix

84 of 84 peers have a known seniority level

Associate Director42
Senior40
Principal2

Therapeutic area mix

6 of 84 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology4
Dermatology & Aesthetics2

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