Sr. Business Development Manager | Onsite San Diego HQ

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity program

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Holidays & leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences seeks a senior BD professional to identify, evaluate and negotiate licensing opportunities and partnerships across neuroscience assets. You will lead cross‑functional teams, perform due diligence, and build compelling business cases to expand our pipeline.

The role requires a strong scientific and financial background, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple transactions with high accuracy and urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in life sciences, finance, or business with 8+ years in business development or related fields.
• Experience evaluating preclinical and clinical assets and platforms across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Strong project and deal‑making skills; ability to manage multiple timelines and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD projects from early development to commercialization.
• Coordinate cross‑functional internal and external teams to meet objectives.
• Perform due diligence and participate in deal valuations.
• Prepare proposals, negotiations, and BD presentations with input from Legal.

Skills

Biotech experience

Deal execution

Due diligence

Cross-functional

Regulatory understanding

Project leadership

IP & legal basics

Education

BS/BA in life sciences, finance, or business

MBA or MS in scientific field

PhD in scientific field

Job description

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)

About the Role

Supports Business Development activities through identification, scientific evaluation, and analysis of potential licensing opportunities and partnerships in the biopharmaceutical space. Conducts comprehensive search and evaluation activities and generates competitive landscapes focused on identifying promising therapeutic assets and technologies to expand the company's pipeline. Performs detailed scientific assessment of opportunities, including analysis of mechanism of action, preclinical/clinical data, and therapeutic/market potential. Maintains deep scientific understanding of current and future trends in therapeutic innovations, with particular focus on emerging technologies and treatment modalities. Participates in due diligence activities, including review of scientific documentation and coordination with subject matter experts. Contributes to the development of business cases and leads deal execution processes with a strong demonstration of business, IP, and legal comprehension. Assists in the preparation of proposals, negotiations, and presentations for licensing opportunities, working cross‑functionally with internal teams to advance business development objectives.

Your Contributions

• Manages projects regarding business development transactions anywhere from early development through commercialization
• Leads cross‑functional internal and external project teams and meet pre-defined objectives and timelines
• Leads and assists with due diligence on potential business development opportunities, including product and technology assessment
• Leads valuation work on potential business development opportunities
• Monitors industry trends, companies, technologies and therapeutic areas of relevance to the Company
• Partners closely with the Research and Development teams to determine priority and focus of external opportunities
• Coordinates both internal and external diligence team meetings
• Develops and reviews contracts in close collaboration with Legal, IP, and Finance teams
• Coordinates the Company’s efforts at partnering conferences
• Outreaches to potential collaborators, including academic centers and prospective corporate partners
• Assists with background research on topics such as novel targets, therapeutic areas, companies, and competitive landscapes
• Works with vendors, investment banks or other third‑party consultants assisting Neurocrine on BD opportunities
• Creates and reviews BD presentations
• Assists in the building and maintenance of the BD team infrastructure
• Ensures all interactions are compliant with internal policies, governmental regulations and best practices
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in life sciences, finance, business or similar field and 8+ years of business development, venture capital, investment research, investment banking, corporate development or related experience; 2+ years of biotechnology/pharmaceutical in scientific based role preferred OR Master's degree in scientific field or MBA and 6+ years of similar experience noted above OR PhD in scientific field and 4+ years of similar experience noted above
• Demonstrated knowledge of search and evaluation with preclinical and clinical stage assets and platforms in Neurology/Immunology/Endocrinology/Psychiatry across therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, small molecules, antibodies, peptides, oligonucleotides, gene therapy
• Demonstrated functional expertise working in a Biotech/Pharma industry R&D setting with some experience in a business development, venture capital, investment research, investment banking, and/or corporate development function
• Strong scientific acumen to identify key differentiation factors of potential partner programs/platforms and ability to take meticulous notes
• Strong understanding of biotechnology/pharmaceutical competitive landscape
• Strong knowledge of biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills
• Apply strong demonstration of business, IP, and legal comprehension to deal‑making
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong sense of urgency, accuracy, and follow‑through
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels; excellent written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions
• Mastery of the MS Office suite of products

Benefits

• Annual base salary $158,100.00-$216,000.00
• Annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
• 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

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.

We are a top place to work. Neurocrine Biosciences was named one of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Biopharma™ 2025. 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!