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Job Description
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