Medical Director MD, Clinical Development, Endocrinology

Neurocrine Biosciences

US CA San Diego Onsite Clinical Group

About this role

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 patients with 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:

The Medical Director will play a critical role in advancing clinical programs by partnering with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, Research, and Medical Affairs colleagues. This individual will contribute scientific and medical expertise to study design, clinical execution, safety evaluation, biomarker strategies, and data interpretation while helping advance innovative therapies for patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders.

At Neurocrine, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented scientists, physicians, and development professionals dedicated to bringing innovative therapies to patients with significant unmet needs. You'll gain broad exposure across clinical development, contribute to meaningful scientific advancements, and play an important role in shaping the future of endocrine medicine.

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

Provide medical leadership for Phase 1–3 clinical studies within the endocrinology portfolio.
Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical study protocols in partnership with multidisciplinary development teams.
Serve as Sponsor medical monitor and maintain productive relationships with investigators, study sites, and external experts.
Review and assess clinical safety data, including adverse events and emerging safety signals, in collaboration with Drug Safety colleagues.
Partner with Clinical Operations to ensure studies are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and company procedures.
Analyze, interpret, and communicate clinical study results to internal stakeholders and external scientific audiences.
Contribute to the preparation and review of clinical study reports, regulatory documents, presentations, and publications.
Support the development and implementation of translational and biomarker strategies for clinical programs.
Collaborate with Medical Affairs and external experts to build scientific partnerships and communicate clinical findings.
Participate in evaluation of new development opportunities and contribute to clinical development strategy discussions.
Assist with study planning, resource forecasting, and engagement of external consultants and contract research organizations (CROs).

Requirements:

MD or DO degree with accredited residency training and board certification in relevant clinical specialty for the therapeutic area required AND 2+ years of experience in clinical research and development (Phase 1-4) in either a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company or a clinical research/academic environment or related experience required
Strong understanding of clinical drug development, study design, and clinical trial execution.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and clinical development processes.
Experience interpreting clinical and safety data and communicating findings to diverse audiences.
Understanding of translational medicine, biomarker development, and clinical pharmacology principles.
Strong scientific, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated success collaborating with CROs, investigators, consultants, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Board certification in Endocrinology preferred.
Clinical development experience in endocrine, metabolic, or related therapeutic areas.
Experience serving as a medical monitor or study physician for clinical trials.
Experience with early- and/or late-stage clinical development.
Familiarity with regulatory interactions and clinical submission activities.
Demonstrated interest in advancing innovative therapies for endocrine disorders.

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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.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $254,600.00-$347,000.00. 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 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.