Senior Director, Global Clinical Operations

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,500 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus 35% targeting

Equity long-term incentive

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to develop and oversee strategic plans for clinical studies across all phases. You will ensure regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and successful collaboration with CROs, vendors, and internal stakeholders to achieve program goals.

The role requires extensive experience in clinical drug development, global trial management, and leadership of diverse teams in biotech/pharma settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICH, GCPs, FDA regulations and EU directives.
• Experience directing global studies, esp. endocrine/rare diseases.
• Ability to lead and mentor personnel; strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee clinical strategies using internal and external resources.
• Lead the Clinical Operations study team and mentor staff.
• Oversee CROs, vendors, and timelines to meet program goals.
• Ensure studies comply with FDA, EU guidelines, ICH SOPs.
• Manage program budgets and study budgets.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, QA, and Medical.

Skills

Clinical Operations leadership

CRO/vendor management

FDA regulations

ICH guidelines

GCPs

Global study management

Budget & forecasting

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

BS/BA degree in scientific field

MS/MBA with clinical research experience

12+ years in pharma/biotech clinical operations

Job description

Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to develop and oversee strategic plans for clinical studies across all phases. You will ensure regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and successful collaboration with CROs, vendors, and internal stakeholders to achieve program goals.

The role requires extensive experience in clinical drug development, global trial management, and leadership of diverse teams in biotech/pharma settings.