Scientist, Chemical Development Engineering

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:

Contribute to the advancements of innovative assets from early development through commercialization by executing high-quality scientific studies and generating reliable, data-driven insights. Build foundational expertise in relationships between process and product quality and support critical project decisions through careful experimentation and analysis. Working within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, develop strong technical capabilities while contributing meaningfully to the success of development programs.

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

• Apply basic scientific or engineering principles to process development activities including definition, optimization, characterization, and validation
• Contributes scientific analysis to support development decisions under guidance of senior staff
• Supports process scale-up and technology transfer initiatives
• Independently design and execute experiments aligned with defined project objectives
• Evaluate and implement improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing consistency
• Identify process challenges and perform trouble-shooting activities within assigned scope
• Support laboratory and pilot-scale operations including equipment configuration, maintenance, and operation
• Procure, install, and maintain equipment and instrumentation
• Document research and development activities in accordance with quality standards
• Provide support for contract manufacturing activities and external interactions as assigned
• Promote and ensure safe laboratory practices
• Provide input to select sections of CMC documentation as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or similar engineering or similar scientific discipline and 2+ years of experience in experience in pharmaceutical/process development field, including API manufactur