Sr. Director, Program Team Leader

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:

Provide strategic leadership, coordination, and management for multiple complex and high-profile programs within the program management function. Ensure high-quality program management support for assigned product development teams and drive overall program performance. Foster cross-functional alignment on goals and timelines, enabling teams to deliver milestones on or ahead of schedule. Develop and implement standard program and portfolio management tools and processes. Identify and escalate program and organizational issues requiring senior management review.

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

• Collaborate with Program Leads and key cross-functional groups to develop and execute program team strategies within the broader clinical portfolio management context

• Interface with Development teams, Senior Management, and Executive Management on project requirements, status reviews, and key development decisions

• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of functionally integrated project schedules, enabling accurate analyses, critical path identification, and resource constraint management

• Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies across multiple clinical programs, ensuring robust planning and tracking

• Direct project management activities, scenario planning, and budget management for assigned programs, providing regular status updates to stakeholders

• Lead, facilitate, and document efficient Program Team meetings, coordinating complex cross-functional team operations, communication, and decision-making processes

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key senior leadership and stakeholder groups across the organization

• Identify and implement business process improvements and innovative solutions

• Manage key external vendor activities and associated budgets when required.

• Mentor and develop lower-level Program Managers, providing guidance, training, and growth opportunities

• Contribute to the recruitment and selection of new program managers as needed