Neurocrine Biosciences · 15 hours ago
Associate Program Management Director
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $238K/yr
5+ years expNeurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing life-changing treatments for patients with neurological disorders. The Associate Program Management Director will lead high complexity drug development programs, ensuring alignment and execution of program strategy across various functions from pre-clinical development through regulatory approval and commercialization.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Program Lead to lead the development and execution of program 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
Proactively lead identification and assessment of program risk and response strategies
Lead scenario planning efforts to prepare teams for differing outcomes at key milestones
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
Oversee 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 PM group and 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 or mentor Program Management staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in Life Sciences discipline AND 10+ 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 8+ years of relevant experience noted above OR
PhD in Life Sciences discipline AND 5+ years of relevant experience noted above OR
PMP Certification highly desired
Strong skills in communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking, influencing
Ability to build, coach and lead high-performing cross-functional teams
Advanced knowledge of drug development process and inter-dependencies of key functions including research, CMC, non-clinical development, clinical development and operations, regulatory affairs and commercial
Experience as a PM leader on early and late phase global drug development programs including: IND/CTA, NDA/BLA/MAA submissions, pediatric development, rare diseases, small molecule and biologic modalities
Ability to independently identify and manage project objectives, timelines, budgets, providing formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed
Ability to manage conflict, drive consensus, challenge assumptions and promote decision-making
Experience managing and mentoring direct reports is desired
Advanced proficiency in project management practices, tools and methodology, such as Smartsheet or other project management software
Preferred
PMP designation and Planisware experience desired
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
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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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