Executive Director, Pharma Development & Sterile

Neurocrine Biosciences

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 231,500 - 316,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a senior leader to steer the Pharmaceutical Development function from formulation through commercialization. You will oversee drug product development, technology transfer, and process validation while aligning with regulatory requirements and corporate goals.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Quality teams. The successful candidate will drive innovation, strategic planning, and external partnerships

Qualifications

  • Extensive leadership in pharmaceutical development and formulation sciences.
  • Experience shaping long‑term development strategy and portfolio decisions.
  • Deep knowledge of cGMP, regulatory strategy, and commercialization readiness.
  • Proven ability to influence executives and align global teams.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and execute the long‑term vision, strategy, and operating model for Pharmaceutical Development, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives.
  • Provide strategic leadership for formulation development, drug product process development, technology transfer, and lifecycle management.
  • Serve as a key member of Technical Operations leadership, guiding portfolio decisions and investments.
  • Drive innovation through emerging formulation technologies and external partnerships.
  • Lead organization‑wide initiatives to enhance capabilities, regulatory readiness, and scalability.
  • Oversee development and commercialization strategies for sterile and advanced dosage forms.

Skills

Leadership in pharmaceutical dev
Formulation development
Process development
Technology transfer
Regulatory strategy
Commercialization readiness
Executive stakeholder management
Cross-functional leadership
Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical sciences/engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Biological, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical sciences/engineering or related field
Ph.D. degree in Biological, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical sciences/engineering or related field

Job description

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a senior leader to steer the Pharmaceutical Development function from formulation through commercialization. You will oversee drug product development, technology transfer, and process validation while aligning with regulatory requirements and corporate goals.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Quality teams. The successful candidate will drive innovation, strategic planning, and external partnerships

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