Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted September 3, 2026

Specialist, Clinical Trials

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:

Supports the operational activities for planning, initiation, conduct and close out of assigned Clinical Studies (domestic and global studies). Key contributor to clinical studies using Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and internally run studies. Manages essential document collection and Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Ethics Committee (IEC) submission and approval procedures from start up through closeout for assigned trials. Collaborates with clinical research colleagues within Neurocrine, at Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and at Investigator sites to conduct clinical trials adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensuring accurate data, subject safety and impeccable documentation. _

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

Working with the Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs), helps ensure clinical studies are conducted in compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, EU Directive, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, and NBI Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies

Serves as a team member for of assigned clinical studies

Prepares data / information for technical and study design discussions

Provides administrative support, ensuring invoices are paid, tracking metrics, issues for CROs and other contract service providers (CSPs) for assigned studies

Participates in study team meetings and tracks study issues. Under direction of the CTM, creates study timelines in accordance with corporate goals. Helps with recruitment efforts

Participates in internally run studies including updating monitoring plans, documenting on-site monitoring guidelines, forms, tools and may participate in onsite monitoring and co-monitoring visits, as necessary

Works collaboratively within clinical operations in documenting NBI standard processes across clinical programs

Develops relationships with investigator sites, IRBs/IECs, and CROs to ensure trial needs and requirements are met

Collaborates with CTM and fellow team members to expedite study start up processes for trials and to resolve quality issues with documents

Pre-populates essential document templates and creates essential document packets

Coordinates site essential document collection for assigned studies and maintain complete and accurate essential documents for the duration of the study

Performs IRB/IEC study level submissions and manages site submissions to ensure IRB/IEC compliance throughout assigned trials

Participates in team meetings by providing clinical document and IRB/IEC status updates to the ClinOps team

Develops Consent Documents (CDs), and reviews site CDs following regulatory requirements and NBI SOPs

Manages document translation process with vendors

Manages distribution of Dear Investigator Letters to clinical sites, IRBs/IECs, and CROs

Supports study monitors by providing updates regarding outstanding documents and addressing eTMF or IRB/IEC related questions

Ensures eTMF documents are maintained in an organized manner in accordance with CRO and/or NBI SOPs, policies and standards. Performs sponsor oversight eTMF QC or Inspection Readiness QC within the eTMF system. Works with the NBI and/or the CRO study team to resolve eTMF QC findings and ensure the eTMF QC is documented

Ensures eTMF QC is performed according to the schedule outlined in the TMF Plan, if available

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

BS/BA in Scientific field or equivalent AND 2+ years of clinical trials or operations experience, CRO/Vendor Management exposure is preferred. Participation in monitoring clinical trials or related experience preferred. OR

Master's degree in Scientific field or equivalent AND Some experience as noted above

Working knowledge of clinical drug development process including working knowledge of ICH, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), FDA regulations, and EU Directive

Working knowledge of clinical operations, specifically conducting clinical studies from start-up through close-out.

Some trial management protocol and process knowledge

General understanding of Clinical Research industry and the relevant environments in which it operates

Ability to plan activities and works well under changing circumstances; manages time effectively

Has some knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines

Works to improve tools and processes within functional area

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong computer skills

Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

Sees impact on department

Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a project/program, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

Developing project management skills

Ability at analyzing data and information to derive options/recommendations for management considerations

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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 $89,800.00-$123,000.00. 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
Not listed
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
US CA San Diego, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 877 comparable Clinical Development roles across 107 biopharma companies.

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845Currently active
107Companies hiring similar roles
35Countries represented

Salary context

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Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $89,800/yr – $123,000/yr
Peer group range $0 – $458,800 (median $224,445)

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Senior100
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Associate33
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Executive/VP27
Principal25

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Immunology29
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Rare Disease3
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
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