Director, Clinical Practice Liaison – Psych, Central

Neurocrine Biosciences • Chicago, IL

16d • Remote

About The Position

The Director, Clinical Practice Liaison (CPL), provides strategic and operational leadership to field-based CPLs responsible for engaging with Advanced Practice Practitioners [APPs]. The Field Director is responsible for developing high performing teams that deliver impactful compliant scientific exchange, generate actionable field insights and strengthen Neurocrine’s reputation as a trusted, science-driven organization. This role combines strategic oversight, team development and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on execution excellence and field leadership. This is a position that is field based with considerable travel requirements, from Florida panhandle west to Arkansas, up through Tennessee and the Ohio Valley and Michigan: most of the Midwest.

Requirements

• Master's degree, NP, CNS, PA or equivalent and 10+ years of relevant experience in Psychiatry or Neurology; Academic or clinical practice experience in Psychiatry or Neurology required.
• Experience in successfully working with corporate office cross functional teams to contribute to product strategy.
• Extensive previous managerial experiences also required.
• OR PhD or DNP degree and 7+ years of similar experience noted above
• Demonstrated track record of recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a high performing field medical team and establishing high performance standards that include qualitative and quantitative metrics
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends that directly and indirectly impact field medical affairs
• Proficiency in developing and managing Field Medical Affairs (FMA) budgets and resource prioritization
• Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively
• Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and Veeva
• Up to 50% domestic travel
• Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively
• Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact
• Ability to work independently and cooperate and collaborate with a wide variety of individuals, groups, and teams
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong internal/external negotiation / influencing skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in diseases and pharmaceuticals with mood disorders/schizophrenia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high performing field-based teams fostering a culture of scientific curiosity, collaboration, and accountability
• Translate Medical Affairs strategy into clear, actionable plans for the CPL team
• Ensure consistent scientific messaging, compliant practices, and operational excellence across the CPL team
• Oversee CPL field activities, ensuring consistent and accurate delivery of disease awareness, diagnosis and treatment education to healthcare providers and other stakeholders
• Provide regular coaching, field observation, and performance feedback to drive professional growth and elevate scientific acumen
• Contribute to development of key performance indicators (KPIs), qualitative and quantitative performance expectations that measure engagement impact, scientific quality, and contribution to Medical Affairs' goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure field insights inform medical strategy, data generation priorities, and corporate decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (medical affairs, marketing, commercial and advocacy teams) to ensure cohesive execution of compliant educational and engagement initiatives
• Ensure consistent alignment and collaboration with compliance, regulatory, and commercial partners to support appropriate and effective scientific exchange
• Oversee development and execution of regional engagement plans
• Create an environment that fosters inclusion, innovation, and high performance
• Operational excellence including managing budget, travel and expenses, entry of activities into systems of record and adherence to compliance requirements
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of therapeutic areas and competitive landscape to represent Neurocrine as a credible scientific resource to facilitate meaningful clinical/scientific interactions and be a resource for own team
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees