Scientific Director, Neurodegenerative Disease

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 ) Neurocrine is seeking an experienced and strategic Scientific Director, Neurodegenerative Disease to provide senior scientific leadership across discovery and translational biology programs within the Neurology Therapeutic Area, with a primary focus on Alzheimer's Disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, and microglial biology, helping shape scientific strategy from early target discovery through preclinical development and translational planning. In this role, you will help advance internal research programs, identify and assess novel therapeutic opportunities, and support external innovation efforts, including scientific due diligence for partnering and licensing opportunities. This is a high-impact opportunity for a scientific leader who brings deep expertise, strong cross-functional leadership, and a passion for translating complex biology into innovative drug discovery strategies. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Provide scientific leadership across discovery and translational biology efforts for Neurology programs focused on Alzheimer's Disease and related neurodegenerative disorders Serve as an internal expert in neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, and microglial biology, contributing to portfolio strategy, target identification, and program direction Lead translational research strategies that connect disease biology to pharmacology, biomarkers, preclinical models, and proof-of-concept studies Oversee the design, application, and interpretation of in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo assays and disease-relevant model systems supporting neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation programs Partner cross-functionally with Biology, Pharmacology, Translational Sciences, Biomarkers, DMPK, Toxicology, Project Leadership, Clinical Development, and Business Development to advance programs and inform decision-making Evaluate internal and external scientific opportunities, including target biology, platform capabilities, translational relevance, and competitive differentiation Interpret complex datasets across multiple modalities and communicate strategy, data, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership, governance teams, and external collaborators Mentor scientists and contribute to a collaborative, innovative, and scientifically rigorous research environment