Job Details

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 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 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 and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic Contract Program Manager to lead and drive cross-functional teams in developing innovative strategies for our programs in Obesity. In this role, you'll partner with Program Leads to create and execute comprehensive program plans from preclinical stages through to regulatory approval and commercialization.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Program Strategy & Execution: Collaborate with Program Leads and cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic plans
• Schedule & Resource Management: 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. Collaborate with functions to forecast and manage resources and budgets
• Risk Management: Foster a culture of risk awareness. Lead risk identification and risk response planning. Lead scenario planning efforts to prepare teams for differing outcomes at key milestones
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication and alignment across pre-clinical, CMC, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization, manage escalation and contribute to decision-making and strategic alignment

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (10+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry), Master's degree (8+ years), or PhD (5+ years). PMP Certification preferred
• Industry Experience: Significant experience developing drugs for obesity (e.g., GLP-1) is essential. Experience managing early and late phase global drug development efforts, including IND/CTA, global clinical studies, biologic modalities (peptides, antibodies and/or conjugates)
• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of project management theory and practice, particularly in drug development. Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Planisware, OnePager, Office Timeline or similar)
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, mentor, and align cross-functional teams around common goals. Ability to manage conflict, drive consensus, and promote decision-making

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.