Assoc. Scientific Director, Pharmacometrics

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 ) The Associate Director, Pharmacometrics leads the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) modeling and simulation (M&S) efforts that drive the clinical development of Neurocrine's small- and large-molecule programs. This role provides strategic expertise in PK/PD methodology, performs or oversees pharmacometric analyses, and clearly communicates findings to cross-functional stakeholders. It also contributes to the design and execution of the Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Development Plan. By applying innovative quantitative approaches to guide key development decisions, the Associate Director enhances program efficiency, scientific quality, and regulatory readiness. The role further demonstrates leadership by mentoring colleagues and directing critical projects, advancing excellence within the Pharmacometrics function. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Lead pharmacometrics tasks and serve as function lead for assigned clinical development program. Recommend strategic direction for modeling and simulation activities for various projects Independently conduct and report population PK, PK/PD, and Exposure-Response analyses to support dose selection, clinical trial design and regulatory submissions Oversee the design and reporting of M&S analyses conducted by external Contract Research Organizations (CROs) Contribute to the M&S sections for internal decision-making boards, regulatory documents, interactions and responses Prepare posters, publications, presentations for internal and external conferences in quantitative pharmacology and pharmacometrics science Serves as a mentor and may direct projects of critical importance Performs other duties as assigned