Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted July 31, 2026

Sr. Clinical Trials Manager

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:

Contribute to overall clinical trial strategy and responsible for managing the operational activities to support planning, initiation, conduct and close out phases of clinical studies. Leads and manages the end-to-end operational activities of assigned Clinical Studies (domestic and global studies). Manages studies using multiple Contract Research Organizations (CROs) as well as managing internally run studies. Responsible for integrity of clinical trial data and completeness of Trial Master File (TMF) documentation. _

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

Responsible for developing, leading and managing NBI trials on an end-to-end basis and contribute to the overall trial study strategy and planning

Serves as primary point of contact for clinical operations aspects of assigned clinical studies, may oversee other clinical trials assigned to lower level team members

Participates, and may lead, in technical and study design discussions and provides expert level counsel and input to clinical trial outlines, protocols, and clinical study reports

Manages multiple contract research organizations (CROs) and other contract service providers (CSPs) for assigned studies

Oversees study team meetings and manages study issues. Develops and manages study timelines in accordance with corporate goals. Identifies barriers to enrollment and develops recruitment solutions

Manages internally run studies (without CROs) including the management of trial monitoring team(s) and develops various study plans, on-site monitoring guidelines, forms, tools and performs onsite monitoring and co-monitoring visits, as necessary

Works collaboratively with clinical operations department in developing, implementing and enforcing NBI standard processes across all clinical programs

Manages Trial Master File (TMF) content ensuring all study documents are appropriately filed and inspection ready throughout the conduct of the study as well as at study completion

Ensures 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

Incorporates Risk Based Monitoring with Clinical Quality Assurance counterparts to assure subject safety and data integrity across NBI Development Programs

May support the recruitment, training, management, and career development of subordinates within the clinical operations group

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

BS/BA degree AND 8+ years of clinical trial management experience, including CRO/vendor management (domestic and international), monitoring of budget scope, clinical site monitoring or related experience required. OR

Master’s AND 6+ years of similar experience noted above

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

Excellent knowledge of clinical operations, specifically conducting clinical studies from start-up through close-out and understands clinical development efforts of trials

Strong understanding of trial development and extensive trial management protocol and process knowledge across all phases of clinical studies

In-depth understanding of Clinical Research industry and the relevant environments in which it operates

Ability to identify and organize clinical resources needed to accomplish major projects, set overall trial(s) objectives and provide clear direction to others; expertise planning activities in advance and taking account of possible changing circumstances; manages time effectively

Must posses strong presentation and communication skills for internal and external presentations

Strong computer skills, organizational skills, interpersonal and team participation skills are essential

Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements

Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge

Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise

Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team

Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams

Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams

Excellent computer skills

Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company.

Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills

Proven ability to work through others to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics, monitoring/managing performance and providing feedback; experience productively partnering cross functionally and with customers to advance work effectively and efficiently

Proven ability at analyzing data and information to derive conclusions and drive sound decision making

Works to improve tools and processes within functional area

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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 $156,900.00-$214,000.00. 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
Manager
Function
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
US CA San Diego, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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

We currently track 51 comparable Manager Clinical Research roles across 16 biopharma companies.

51Comparable roles tracked
50Currently active
16Companies hiring similar roles
18Countries represented

Salary context

12 of 51 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 $156,900/yr – $214,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · Clinical Research Associate I- CA- Remote · AbbVie $75,000/yr – $142,500/yr
Peer group range $108,750 – $170,100 (median $123,250)

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Therapeutic area mix

9 of 51 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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