Neurocrine Biosciences · 3 days ago
Program Team Leader (Senior Director)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$219K/yr - $298K/yr
13+ years expNeurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients. The Program Team Leader (Sr. Director) is responsible for program strategy and achievement of development milestones, providing vision and leadership for a multidisciplinary Program Team to ensure seamless progression of assets across development stages.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provides vision and leadership for a multidisciplinary Program Team; accountable for overall team performance, program outcomes, and delivery of high-quality data packages to enable regulatory interactions and development milestones
Sets and drives global program strategy through development and execution of a comprehensive global Product Development Plan (gPDP) covering clinical, nonclinical, CMC, regulatory, and commercial considerations
Partners proactively with functional leaders to ensure appropriate resourcing, budgeting, scientific rigor, and operational execution to achieve program goals
Fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and strategic thinking, enabling teams to meet or exceed milestones from early development through commercialization
Provides scientific and strategic direction to the team, including oversight of clinical strategy, study execution, data interpretation, and regulatory planning
Focuses team on high-impact activities, ensuring clear prioritization, timely decision-making, and effective issue escalation
Acts as the final decision-maker at the Program Team level, using sound judgment to resolve cross-functional challenges and quickly identify escalation pathways
Utilizes deep understanding of global drug development, clinical operations, and regulatory requirements to influence and guide strategic direction
Drives strategic discussions and recommendations with R&D Forum and Management Committee to secure alignment and approvals for major program decisions
Ensures creation and maintenance of integrated project plans, including timelines, budgets, risk registers, and scenario plans to support optimal program execution
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates program risks, ensuring contingency plans are in place and communicated effectively across stakeholders
Oversees development of clinical and regulatory strategies (including IND/CTA submissions, study design, NDA/MAA planning), ensuring strategic alignment and execution quality
Builds strong relationships with senior leaders, external partners, and internal stakeholders to optimize program outcomes
Leads Program Team meetings, ensuring disciplined cross-functional operations, transparent communication, and effective documentation of decisions and actions
Serves as a visible and influential leader across the organization, acting as a trusted advisor and champion for program needs
Mentors and develops team members and may provide coaching support to Program Managers aligned to the program
Contributes to organizational learning by identifying and implementing best practices, process improvements, and innovative program management approaches
Represents the program at internal governance forums and external interactions as needed
Performs other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in a life science AND 15+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
Experience with both early and late phase pharmaceutical project management including IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions
Successful track record of managing complex cross-functional programs including knowledge of drug development process and inter-dependencies of key functions to include research, pharmaceutical development, non-clinical, clinical PK, metabolism, clinical research and manufacturing
Experience with drug development outside the US is desirable
Master's degree preferred AND 13+ years of similar experience noted
Acts as a 'trusted advisor' across the company and may be recognized as an external expert
Provides strategy, vision and direction regarding issues that may have company-wide impact
Requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company's goals
Possesses industry-leading knowledge
Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels across the organization
Ability to drive consensus and decision-making
Strong leadership, coaching, employee development skills
Ability to influence others with or without authority at all levels of the organization
Proactive and innovative, with excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a cross functional team and matrix environment
Excellent team member with a strong willingness and ability to work across projects at different stages of development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within program management and drug development
In-depth understanding of early and late-phase pharmaceutical project management, including IND/CTA and NDA/MAA submissions
Advanced knowledge of the drug development process and inter-dependencies of key functions such as research, pharmaceutical development, non-clinical, clinical PK, metabolism, clinical research, manufacturing, commercial and medical affairs
Benefits
Annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program
Retirement savings plan (with company match)
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
Company
Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences engages in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of neurological and endocrine-related diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
Venrock
2015-02-19Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2009-12-17Post Ipo Equity· $10M
1996-05-31IPO
Leadership Team
Matt Abernethy
Chief Financial Officer
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Dimitri Grigoriadis
VP, Research
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