Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Medical Director MD Immunology

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.$254K — $347K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with accredited residency training and specialty board certification required.
  • 2+ years of experience in clinical research and development (Phase 1-4) in pharmaceutical/biotech or related environment.
  • Clinical expertise in gastroenterology, dermatology, or relevant immune-mediated disease specialty.
  • Experience serving as Medical Monitor or Study Lead for clinical trials.
  • Demonstrated ability in clinical study design and protocol development.
  • Working knowledge of global drug-development requirements and Good Clinical Practice.
  • Strong understanding of competitive landscape in Immunology or related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and execution of Phases 1-3 clinical studies with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Develop clinical study protocols and contribute to clinical research strategies.
  • Serve as Medical Monitor, providing oversight and making medical and safety decisions.
  • Assess adverse events and support benefit-risk evaluations in partnership with Drug Safety team.
  • Oversee study execution in compliance with regulations and company procedures.
  • Analyze clinical data to derive scientific insights and inform development strategies.
  • Communicate study progress, risks, and recommendations to teams and senior leadership.

Benefits

  • 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.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
We are building the next chapter of our clinical development portfolio and are seeking a Medical Director, Clinical Development - Immunology to help advance promising research-stage molecules toward and through early clinical development.

This is an opportunity for a Medical Director who enjoys being close to the science and the study: translating emerging biology into thoughtful clinical research strategies, designing studies that answer important development questions, and working side-by-side with colleagues across Research, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Safety, and other disciplines.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

As a Medical Director, you will serve as a key physician and study-level clinical leader for assigned Immunology development programs. You will independently lead clinical studies while contributing your medical and scientific expertise to broader development strategy.

You will:

  • Lead the design, development, and execution of Phase 1-3 clinical studies, working closely with multidisciplinary development teams.


  • Develop and implement clinical study protocols and contribute to the clinical research strategy for assigned programs.


  • Serve as a Sponsor Medical Monitor, providing medical oversight throughout study conduct and making study-level medical and safety decisions.


  • Partner with Drug Safety colleagues to assess adverse events, evaluate emerging safety information, and support ongoing benefit-risk assessment.


  • Work closely with Clinical Operations to oversee study execution in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, applicable regulations, and company procedures.


  • Analyze and interpret clinical data and translate findings into clear scientific and development insights.


  • Contribute to clinical study reports, investigator brochures, regulatory documents, and other materials supporting clinical development and regulatory interactions.


  • Partner with Clinical Pharmacology, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, and Research colleagues to incorporate biomarkers and translational endpoints into development plans where appropriate.


  • Identify and engage clinical investigators, consultants, and external experts and build productive relationships with leaders in the Immunology community.


  • Bring an informed understanding of the evolving treatment landscape, standards of care, competitor activity, and emerging science to study-level development decisions.


  • Collaborate across Research, Product Development, Business Development, Medical Affairs, and other functions to evaluate development opportunities and inform clinical research plans.


  • Communicate study progress, emerging data, risks, and recommendations clearly to development teams and senior leaders.


Requirements:

Typical Experience and Education

  • MD or DO degree with accredited residency training and board certification in a relevant clinical specialty for the therapeutic area required; and


  • 2+ years of experience in clinical research and development (Phase 1-4) in either a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company or a clinical research/academic environment, or related experience required.


Experience That Will Help You Thrive

  • Clinical expertise in gastroenterology, dermatology, or another specialty relevant to immune-mediated disease.


  • Experience serving as a Medical Monitor and/or Study Lead for industry-sponsored clinical trials.


  • Demonstrated experience designing clinical studies and developing protocols, including selection of endpoints, eligibility criteria, dose strategy, and other key design elements.


  • Experience in early clinical development, including translating preclinical or translational findings into clinical hypotheses and development plans.


  • Experience working on Phase 2 or Phase 3 studies in immune-mediated diseases.


  • Experience interpreting emerging efficacy, safety, biomarker, and pharmacology data to inform study-level decisions.


  • Working knowledge of global drug-development requirements, Good Clinical Practice, and regulatory expectations for investigational therapies.


  • Experience contributing to regulatory documents and interacting with health authorities.


  • Experience engaging investigators, key external experts, CROs, and other external partners.


  • Strong understanding of the competitive and evolving treatment landscape within gastroenterology, dermatology, or Immunology more broadly.


  • The ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without relying on direct reporting authority.


The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $254,600.00-$347,000.00. 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 offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility 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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