Associate Scientific Director, Clinical Pharmacology

About the role

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 ) Provides Clinical Pharmacology scientific support for one or more clinical development programs. Leads the planning, execution, interpretation, and communication of Clinical Pharmacology activities and contributes to dose selection and study design across a portfolio that includes diverse therapeutic modalities. Represents Clinical Pharmacology on cross-functional teams, coordinates with pharmacometrics partners as needed, and ensures high-quality Clinical Pharmacology deliverables and recommendations that enable development and regulatory decision-making. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Contributes to the development and execution of Clinical Pharmacology strategies for assigned programs or therapeutic areas, aligned with overall development plans Leads the planning, conduct, interpretation, and reporting of pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), and exposure-response activities for clinical development compounds Serves as the Clinical Pharmacology representative on cross-functional program teams, providing scientific input to protocol design, dose selection, and study interpretation across development stages Oversees Clinical Pharmacology deliverables, including analysis plans, reports, and contributions to regulatory documents (e.g., INDs, CTAs, NDAs, briefing books, Investigator Brochures) Applies modeling and simulation approaches to inform study design, dose justification, and decision-making, with guidance from senior leadership as needed Manages and oversees external vendors and CROs to ensure high-quality, timely Clinical Pharmacology analyses and deliverables Ensures Clinical Pharmacology activities are conducted in compliance with applicable SOPs, regulatory guidance, and internal standards Communicates Clinical Pharmacology results and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams and management, including preparation and delivery of scientific presentations Identifies and resolves complex scientific or operational issues within assigned scope, escalating broader strategic risks as appropriate Mentors and provides scientific guidance to junior scientists and team members; may have direct supervisory responsibility Stays current with evolving regulatory expectations, scientific advancements, and industry best practices relevant to Clinical Pharmacology Performs other duties as assigned