Executive Director, Program & Portfolio Management

Neurocrine Biosciences
San Diego, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

Provide leadership, coordination, and management for the program management function and ensure program management support for all Neurocrine product development teams. Drive team performance and communication to ensure cross-functional alignment on goals and timelines.

What You Will Do

Partner with Program Leads, interface with Executive Management, recruit new program managers, mentor Managers, establish and maintain project schedules, assess project risk, identify and manage project objectives, facilitate project team meetings, develop relationships with key functional stakeholder groups, and identify opportunities for business process improvements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to drive consensus and decision-making. Must possess industry-leading knowledge, excellent communication skills, and ability to influence others with or without authority.

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree in a life science
  • 17+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
  • Experience with both early and late phase pharmaceutical project management including IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions
  • Successful track record of managing complex cross-functional programs
  • Advanced knowledge of project management practices, tools, and methodology
  • Excellent team member with a strong willingness and ability to work across projects at different stages of development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

  • Annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary
  • Equity based long term incentive program
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
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