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About this Director, Medical Communications role at Neurocrine Biosciences

Neurocrine Biosciences · Onsite · US CA San Diego One Paseo

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)



At Neurocrine, strong leadership drives both business results and team success. We look for leaders who think strategically, anticipate what’s ahead and set clear direction, while building and empowering high-performing teams. Successful leaders foster an environment where people are motivated to do their best work and deliver meaningful, measurable impact through sound decision-making and accountability.

About the Role:

Provides strategic leadership and direction for Medical Information, Publications, Medical Training and other Scientific Communications, ensuring all department responsibilities, asset content development, including the provision of accurate, timely and appropriate responses to inquiries from healthcare professionals, consumers and internal departments, are met in a manner consistent with corporate directives and regulatory guidelines.

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

  • Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Medical content development and Medical Information function
  • Responsible for the management of, and deliverables from the content development and Medical Information team which includes internal team members, vendors and consultants that may be utilized to support medical information and medical content work
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external scientific and medical experts to develop a comprehensive, strategically aligned, and evolving content development plan to be executed by the team
  • Manages development of scientific content that will serve as the basis for field medical materials, advisory boards, medical information standard letters and responses to medical inquiries, and related materials
  • Develops and implements key processes related to the Medical content development and Medical Information function including auditing, literature and therapeutic area surveillance, and reporting
  • Leads department and/or project teams and related initiatives as appropriate
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • PhD or Pharm D AND 7+ years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, Pharmaceutical industry experience in a medical affairs role (MSL, Med Pubs and/or Med Comm), Experience in neuroscience disorders is highly preferred OR
  • MD AND 2+ years of similar experience noted above OR
  • Extensive previous managerial experiences also required
  • Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization
  • Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively
  • Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact
  • Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to build successful relationships with Opinion Leaders, internal experts/teams and other stakeholders
  • Excellent presentation and computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong written communication skills including publication/medical writing
  • Expert knowledge of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations, publication practices, regulatory guidelines and healthcare compliance trends related to publications, medical inquiries and scientific exchange
  • Ability to analyze and summarize data, think critically, manage projects, influence others, work in a team environment, and synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific information
  • Knowledge in neuroscience 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.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $188,700.00-$257,000.00. 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.
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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. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. 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 canno

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