Sr. Assoc. Scientist, API Development

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)

About the Role:

Supports upstream cell culture process development activities for biologic drug candidates from early development through commercialization by executing well-defined experiments, generating high-quality data, and contributing to process development studies under the guidance of senior scientists. Develops foundational expertise in mammalian cell culture, upstream process development, and bioprocess technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support project and platform objectives.

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

• Perform routine cell culture process development experiments using established scientific methods and laboratory procedures under the guidance of senior scientists

• Execute mammalian cell culture studies to support upstream process development, process characterization, and technology development activities

• Generate accurate, reproducible experimental data and perform routine data analysis to support project objectives

• Assist with upstream platform development, process scale-up, and technology transfer activities

• Support experimental planning and execution for defined studies while learning principles of experimental design and process development

• Contribute to routine process optimization and characterization studies under supervision

• Identify routine experimental issues and communicate observations to senior team members for evaluation and resolution

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including benchtop bioreactors and associated instrumentation

• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and equipment according to established procedures

• Document laboratory activities, experimental results, and observations in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and company standards

• Prepare data summaries, technical reports, protocols, and presentation materials with guidance from senior scientists

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to support project deliverables and departmental objectives

• Follow laboratory safety practices and maintain compliance wi