Sr. Director, Combination Drug Product/Device

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 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 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 and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Strategic expert in medical device development and drug-device combination products who develops innovative delivery systems including autoinjectors and prefilled syringes. Leads product development from concept to launch, managing design, verification, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions. Possesses extensive knowledge of engineering principles and materials science. Advises senior leadership on device development strategies while mentoring cross-functional engineering teams.

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

• Direct strategic planning and implementation of drug/device combination product development for preclinical and clinical candidates

• Create and implement innovative delivery device solutions from preclinical through commercial stages

• Lead device development projects and represent device expertise on cross-functional teams

• Supervise engineering personnel and guide their professional development

• Ensure timely completion of R&D and manufacturing deliverables for combination products

• Solve complex technical challenges related to delivery devices and drug product integration

• Engage with external partners and present at industry forums • Mentor junior engineers and team members

• Lead drug product development strategies through partnerships and integrate products across modalities (peptides, proteins, antibodies, gene therapy)

Requirements:

• BS/BA with 15+ years of experience, OR

• MS/MA with 13+ years of experience, OR

• PhD (or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience

• Recognized thought leader in drug/device combination product development

• Expert in advanced medical device development and pharmaceutical integration

• Creative problem-solver for complex technical challenges

• Industry influencer on matters affecting Neurocrine's business

• Skilled mentor with strong leadership abilities for direct and matrix teams<