Executive Medical Affairs Director, Psychiatry

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, but few options.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. 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, 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 (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

The Executive Director of Medical Affairs, based at Neurocrine headquarters in San Diego, will report directly to the VP of Medical Affairs & HEOR and lead the planning and execution of all medical strategies for Ingrezza and the broader psychiatry portfolio, aligning with business goals and market needs. This role involves deep collaboration with cross-functional and Medical leadership to define a clear vision and strategy for priority assets in the therapy area, ensuring tactical plans align to strategic objectives, compliantly supporting clinical development and commercial efforts, partnering with HEOR on Ph4 and RWD generation and strategy, and oversight and accountability for Psychiatry related Field Medical teams. Additionally, the Executive Director will advance key Medical Affairs and scientific research initiatives by building relationships with KOLs, closing educational gaps (internally and externally), and leveraging market insights to evolve strategy in accordance with compliance and regulatory best practices.

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Your Contributions (include, but not limited to):

• Collect and synthesize insights from external stakeholders to understand education and data needs of providers, payers, patients, and caregivers to inform Medical Affairs strategic planning
• Drive cross-functional alignment on medical affairs strategy, brand planning, and clinical development and data generation programs
• Develop and execute medical strategies for Ingrezza and the broader psychiatry portfolio that aligns with business goals and market needs including oversight of tactical planning for field medical teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate real-world evidence, clinical data, and health economic research for products
• Oversee Field Medical (e.g., MSL, CPL) strategy and performance for Ingrezza and priority pipeline assets including supporting strategic disease education and engagement planning
• Advance the science related to company products and clinical development programs by growing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and partnering with research organizations
• Develop robust training initiatives to ensure the highest level of scientific technical acumen for all Medical Affairs team members
• Partner with the Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) function in the creation and execution of research
• Assess protocol grant submissions to the Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) program
• Assist the Medical Communications function in creating and implementing publications and data dissemination plans, including medical congress tactics
• Oversee the development and delivery of tailored medical programs and activities (e.g., presentations, publications, Advisory Boards) to support evidence-based decision-making among customers
• Provide monthly status updates and team performance reports to the VP of Medical Affairs & HEOR on key initiatives
• Ensure all Medical Affairs strategies, tactics, and initiatives are in compliance with regulations, guidelines, and ethical standards
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of Medical Affairs initiatives
• Must reside locally, this is an office based role

Requirements:

• MD required and 8+ years of relevant experience Preferred experience: Clinical Practice experience in Psychiatry
• Highly effective communicator and collaborator, both internally and externally
• Passion for education and addressing unmet medical needs in psychiatry
• Expert in Psychiatry with prior leadership in pharma
• Recognized as a subject matter expert and thought leader in psychiatry with extensive medical and business experience within a strategic organization
• Requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories and techniques within strategic job function
• Applies ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution in complicated and/or novel situations
• Influences internal/external business and/or industry issues
• Excellent leadership skills, mentors lower levels, and/or leads indirect teams
• Exceptional interpersonal, communications, problem solving, analytical thinking, influencing skills
• Sets longer-term vision for department or priority projects
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to apply advanced analytical thought and judgment
• Proactive, innovative, with excellent problem-solving/decision making skills
• Ability to work in a cross functional team and matrix environment

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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 $294,100.00-$425,875.00. 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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