Associate Director, Medical Communications

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 172.000 - 235.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Holidays and personal days

Parental and medical leave

Health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a senior Medical Communications leader to drive strategic publication plans and independent medical education programs across designated therapeutic areas.

You will partner with internal leadership and external experts to develop content and ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines. The role requires advanced degrees and extensive experience in medical communications, with demonstrated ability to lead matrix teams, develop strategic plans, and deliver

Formación

• Led cross-functional teams in strategic communication plans.
• Developed and executed comprehensive content plans in medical communications.
• Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines for medical information.

Responsabilidades

• Align with leadership and stakeholders to develop strategic communication plans.
• Collaborate with medical experts to create content development plans.
• Oversee development of scientific content for medical materials and inquiries.
• Lead Independent Medical Education program development with cross-functional teams.
• Represent Medical Communications as therapeutic area expert as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Medical communications

Content development

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

PharmD

PhD

MD

Herramientas

Literature search databases

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are:

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 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.

About the Role:

Responsible (in conjunction with internal leadership) for leading cross‑functional teams in building and executing innovative and forward‑looking strategic publication plans and developing comprehensive independent medical education programs across designated therapeutic area(s).

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

• Aligns with internal leadership/stakeholders and external stakeholders and agencies to develop and execute strategic, innovative, and forward‑looking communication plans across designated therapeutic areas


• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external scientific medical experts to develop a comprehensive, strategically aligned, and evolving content development plan to be executed by the team


• Manages development of scientific content that will serve as the basis for field medical materials, advisory boards, medical information standard letters and responses to medical inquiries, and related materials


• Aligns with key members of cross‑functional and executive teams to develop a dynamic and evolving Independent Medical Education program


• Represents the Medical Communications/Affairs team as a therapeutic area expert, as needed


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• PharmD or PhD required AND 6+ years of Medical Communications/publication management or related experience. Previous managerial / functional management experience also required.


• OR MD AND Some Medical Communications/publication management or related experience


• OR Previous managerial / functional management experience also required


• Applies in-depth knowledge of own area of expertise to solve problems


• Applies in-depth understanding and may guide others on how own discipline integrates within the department as well as impact to other departments and understands contribution to Neurocrine's achievement of business objectives


• Demonstrated ability to build strategy and manage matrix teams


• Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth analysis and interpretation of medical data


• Advanced proficiency in the use of literature searching databases


• Strong knowledge of all legal and regulatory guidelines affecting the dissemination of medical information and product promotion

Salary and Benefits:

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $171,800.00-$235,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and 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.

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 a top place to work. Neurocrine Biosciences was named one of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Biopharma 2026. We were also named a Great Place to Work Certified company.

Our Values:

• PASSION: We are driven and love what we do. We are committed to our goals and to making a difference.


• INTEGRITY: We do the right thing for patients and our community. We take accountability. We speak up.


• COLLABORATION: We trust one another. We are inclusive. We are respectful. We are transparent. Together we succeed.


• INNOVATION: We seek and create optimal solutions.


• TENACITY: We do not quit. We adapt. We accomplish what others cannot.

Come join our team during this exciting time of growth and opportunities!

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