Neurocrine Biosciences
Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development, Neurology
US CA San Diego · Director
Sponsorship not specified$301k-$411kDetected 20 days ago
GCPStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClinical TrialsClinical ResearchFDA RegulatoryPharmacovigilanceResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationGxPBiostatisticsRegulatory Affairs
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.
- 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.
- We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in neurology and movement disorders.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- MD or DO (or equivalent) degree in relevant clinical specialty for the therapeutic area required AND 4+ years clinical experience with broad bio/pharmaceutical/CRO industry experience in drug development OR
- Experience supporting late-stage clinical development and registrational studies
- Experience in migraine, neurodegenerative diseases, or related neurological therapeutic areas is desirable
- Deep expertise in clinical drug development and clinical research strategy
- Strong understanding of study design, clinical execution, safety assessment, biostatistics, data interpretation, and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to translate scientific and clinical insights into actionable development strategies
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory procedures, and investigational drug development
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Nice to have
- Accredited residency training and board certification preferred
- Board certification in Neurology strongly preferred
- Clinical development experience in movement disorders strongly preferred.
Compensation
- The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $301,100.00-$411,000.00.
Benefits
- 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
- Provide medical oversight for ongoing clinical trials, including safety review, adverse event assessment, and benefit-risk evaluation
- Support regulatory interactions and contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions and health authority communications
Company info
- 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.
- 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.
- to relieve suffering for people with great needs.
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