Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted August 24, 2026

Sr. Director, HEOR

US CA San Diego, United States Full time
Medical Affairs Senior Director
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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 )

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:

Develops strategies for and accountable for HEOR function's successful execution of product/disease specific projects to determine and express the health care value of Neurocrine marketed products or developmental compounds; Works closely with the U.S. Product Developmental Team, Key Stakeholders within the Medical Affairs team, Brand Team, Clinical Team and Departments dedicated to Managed Care or Health Care Advocacy to develop information that allows patient, clinicians and payers to make informed health care decisions regarding Neurocrine products. _

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

Develops strategy and operational plans for function and develops broader functional strategy development with more sr. leadership and peers across the organization

Sets strategy, designs, develops and implements projects to assist in the creation of product specific evidence to inform value assessment and market access

Acts as the U.S. brand lead for HEOR content and support

Collaborates with internal business partners to meet the evidence needs of external consumers

Manages vendors and relationships from selection to potential ending relationship

Assists in meeting the corporate goal and accountable for meeting functional goals

Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Provide direction to subordinate managers in various areas, groups, and/or operations

Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business/scientific problems that impact success or address future processes/outcomes

Applies advanced analytical thought and judgment

Develops new or innovative solutions to existing and/or novel problems

Regularly interacts with senior leadership to influence policy and negotiate decisions within area of responsibility

Represents Neurocrine at professional events and may present data and findings

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

MS degree in health outcomes/economics or related field AND 13+ years Pharmaceutical industry experience in a HEOR role with direct research experience preferred. Experience in real world evidence creation using claims and/or other health care encounter databases. Proven experience in the creation of U.S. based HTA submission materials (AMCP format Dossier, Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness/offset models, ICER submissions, etc.). Experience in research protocol and analysis plan development, analysis of large databases and possible economic modeling is highly preferred. Experience in engaging large U.S. based payors or HTA organizations preferred. Extensive previous managerial experiences also required. OR

PhD or PharmD in health outcomes/economics or related field AND 10+ years of similar experience above OR

Extensive previous leadership experiences also required

Exhibits ability to become company-wide advisor and emerging industry expert

Demonstrated strategy development and implementation within areas of responsibility

Possesses expert knowledge of own function and broad knowledge of multiple functions and impact on business

Proven leadership skills and ability, including influencing across many levels of the organization

Ability to effectively manage, mentor and train personnel and ability to motivate and influence personnel to achieve goals

Expertise in real world evidence creation using claims and/or other health care encounter databases

Strong written communication skills including publication/medical writing

Proven experience in the creation of U.S. based HTA submission materials (AMCP format Dossier, Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness/offset models, ICER submissions, etc.)

Ability to analyze and summarize data, think critically, manage projects, influence others, work in a team environment, and synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific information

Knowledge in research protocol and analysis plan development, analysis of large databases and possible economic modeling

Proven ability to engage large U.S. based payors or HTA organizations

Excellent SAS or other statistical programming skills

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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 $240,700.00-$328,000.00. 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.

Job details

Seniority
Senior Director
Function
Medical 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 Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 274 comparable Senior Director Medical Affairs roles across 48 biopharma companies.

274Comparable roles tracked
257Currently active
48Companies hiring similar roles
19Countries represented

Salary context

149 of 274 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 $240,700/yr – $328,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Director, Global Medical Capability Excellence Lead · Lilly $154,500/yr – $226,600/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Medical Director (Heme Oncology) (Boston, US) · Servier $298/hr – $350/hr (≈ $619,840–$728,000/yr)
Peer group range $190,550 – $673,920 (median $264,000)

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United States215
United Kingdom14
China's Mainland8
Switzerland6
Japan6
Germany4

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Seniority mix

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Director227
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Therapeutic area mix

129 of 274 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology62
Immunology15
Neuroscience14
Respiratory12
Cardiovascular / CVRM9
Rare Disease9
Dermatology & Aesthetics4
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Gastroenterology1
Ophthalmology1

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