Neurocrine Biosciences · 2 days ago
Senior Program Manager- Drug Development (Neurology)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$158K/yr - $216K/yr
6+ years expNeurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with neurological disorders. The Senior Program Manager will support product development teams, ensuring alignment on goals and timelines, while driving the creation and execution of product development plans.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Partner with Team Leaders to manage the development and execution of program team strategy
Establish and maintain functionally integrated program schedules in accordance with established structures to enable accurate project analyses, identification of critical path activities and areas of resource constraint
Assess program risk and support mitigation planning and tracking
Independently identify and manage program objectives, work plans, timelines, budgets, providing formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed
Lead scenario planning efforts to prepare teams for differing outcomes at key milestones
Manage relationships and deliverables with external partners (as applicable), tracking and delivering on obligations in a timely manner
Identify and leverage inter-dependencies in short-, mid-, and long-term program plans and advise teams on areas of risk or possibilities to accelerate development
Challenge assumptions and provide recommendations to improve processes and outcomes
Contribute to development efforts by leveraging network of experts and experienced vendors to solve drug development challenges
Facilitate and document program team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal functional groups and leadership
Develop relationships with key functional stakeholder groups and their leadership across the organization to support the execution of program goals
Serve as a Program Management expert resource for the broader organization
Contribute to the development of the Program Management function through the introduction of new tools and/or processes
Contribute to successful execution of Program Management department goals and activities
May manage other Program Management staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in Life Sciences discipline AND 8+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including experience with both early and late phase pharmaceutical program management including IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions
Experience managing global drug development efforts
OR Master's degree in Life Sciences discipline AND 6+ years of similar experience noted above
OR PhD in Life Sciences discipline AND 4+ years of similar experience noted above
PMP Certification highly desired
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
Ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels across the organization
Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, tools and methodology
Knowledge of drug development process and inter-dependencies of key functions to include research, CMC, non-clinical development, clinical, and manufacturing
Experience with both early and late phase pharmaceutical program management including IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions
Experience managing global drug development efforts
Excellent team member with a strong willingness and ability to work across projects at different stages of development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to manage conflict, drive consensus, and promote decision-making
Ability to independently identify and manage project objectives, work plans, timelines, budgets, providing formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed
Ability to challenge assumptions
Proficiency in Smartsheet
Benefits
Annual bonus with a target of 30% 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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (16)
2024 (9)
2023 (8)
2022 (2)
2021 (5)
2020 (6)
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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