Strategic Program & Portfolio Leader

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. seeks a senior leader to provide program management leadership across product development teams, ensuring alignment on timelines, milestones and cross-functional Dependencies.

You will develop standard tools and processes, mentor program managers, and coordinate with executive management to drive strategic decisions with accountability and measurable impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• 17+ years of multi-disciplinary pharmaceutical/biotech experience.
• Experience with IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions.
• Experience managing cross-functional programs and global drug development.
• Advanced knowledge of project management practices, tools and methodology.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Leads to develop and execute project team strategy.
• Interface with Executive Management on requirements and milestones.
• Recruit and mentor program managers.
• Maintain integrated project schedules and identify critical paths.
• Assess risk and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage project budgets and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Foster cross-functional alignment across R&D functions.
• Oversee external vendor activities when required.
• Document project decisions and lessons learned.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

Mentoring

Process improvement

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Life Science

Master's degree (preferred)

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. seeks a senior leader to provide program management leadership across product development teams, ensuring alignment on timelines, milestones and cross-functional Dependencies.

You will develop standard tools and processes, mentor program managers, and coordinate with executive management to drive strategic decisions with accountability and measurable impact across the organization.