Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Long Term Care Regional Specialty Manager - LTC Northern California

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.$169K — $231K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA with 8+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical sales experience, including 3+ years in sales management OR a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 4+ years of experience
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
  • Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams
  • Experience in sales strategy execution in complex environments
  • Ability to navigate regulatory complexities in the healthcare sector
  • Entrepreneurial mindset suited for dynamic, fast-paced settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a regional sales team to exceed sales goals
  • Drive execution of strategic sales initiatives in the psychiatric and neurological markets
  • Analyze market trends and sales data to inform team direction
  • Engage directly with account specialists to coach and enhance performance
  • Manage budgets and ensure compliance with industry standards and policies
  • Cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments including marketing and operations

Benefits

  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Opportunity to participate in quarterly incentive compensation plan and equity-based long-term incentives
Full Job Description
About the Role:
This role leads a sales team promoting life-changing treatments for people with serious neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The successful candidate recruits and develops a diverse, high-performing team to exceed sales goals within an assigned region while managing key projects and collaborating with commercial cross-functional teams. They provide strategic direction, field coaching, and develop specialty pharmacy fulfillment access strategies. The position requires excellent relationship-building abilities with internal and external stakeholders, impactful communication skills, and the ability to execute successful sales meetings while guiding the team toward effective solutions.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
  • Leadership & Talent Management
    • Lead regional sales team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent
    • Provide strategic direction and performance coaching to achieve team excellence
    • Support team development and ensure proper onboarding of new team members
  • Sales Strategy & Execution
    • Drive regional implementation of sales strategies to meet or exceed sales objectives
    • Develop targeted strategies for psychiatric and neurological markets
    • Identify regional opportunities and remove barriers to team success
    • Foster innovative sales approaches and best practices
  • Performance Management
    • Analyze sales data and market trends to inform strategic decisions
    • Hold team accountable for execution of sales strategies and meeting objectives
    • Consistently spends time with each account specialist in the field to observe and coach performance
    • Provide regular performance feedback and development opportunities
  • Business Operations
    • Manage regional budgets and expenses effectively
    • Ensure compliance with Neurocrine policies, FDA guidelines, and industry standards
    • Maintain open communication between field teams and headquarters
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Is a known entity with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals within their Region
    • Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals
    • Engage with local professional and patient advocacy groups
    • Coordinate with pharmacies and payers to optimize market access
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Align with marketing, training, sales operations and other departments


Requirements:
  • Typical Experience or Education:
  • BS/BA degree AND 8+ years of sales experience in biotech/pharmaceuticals industry, including 3+ years of first-line sales management experience typically acquired through progressively responsible sales roles. Demonstrated track record of successfully building OR
  • Master's degree preferred AND 6+ years of experience as show above. OR
  • PhD AND 4+ years of experience as show above
  • Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and ability to challenge status quo
  • Able to lead through ambiguity and provide team with directional clarity instead of perfect answers
  • Knowledge of functional discipline best practices and related business concepts
  • Improves tools and processes within functional area
  • Developing internal reputation in area of expertise
  • Leads cross-functional teams and demonstrates leadership skills
  • Sees broader organizational impact across departments/divisions
  • Strong computer and technical skills
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking abilities
  • Manages multiple projects/deadlines with high accuracy and efficiency
  • Thrives in collaborative, performance-based, fast-paced environments
  • Adaptable learner who enjoys unfamiliar challenges
  • Upholds high ethical standards
  • Sees broader organizational impact across departments/divisions
  • Strong sales disposition and business acumen
  • Proven sales performance (meeting/exceeding quotas, rankings, recognition awards)
  • Successful launch experience in complex, competitive environments
  • Effectively manages change and can act without complete information
  • Maintains composure under pressure
  • Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory environment
  • Entrepreneurial mindset suitable for startup environments


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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $169,000.00-$231,000.00. 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 is eligible participate in the Company's quarterly incentive compensation plan, which provides the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on individual performance results. This position is also eligible 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.

About Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering life-changing treatments for people with serious, challenging and under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, with three pivotal and five early-stage clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
Learn more about Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Size
900 employees
Market Cap
$11.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$407.3 million
5 Year Trend
+137.5%
Revenue
$1 billion
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