Director, Medical Affairs Excellence

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

1d • $206,900 - $282,000

About The Position

Provides strategic leadership for assigned Medical Affairs priorities, programs, or capabilities. Partners across the Medical Affairs organization and with key cross-functional stakeholders to translate medical strategy into coordinated plans, high-quality execution, and measurable impact. Maintains broad visibility across relevant priorities and activities, identifies opportunities and risks, and helps strengthen alignment, collaboration, communication, and consistent ways of working. May lead initiatives spanning scientific engagement, evidence generation, medical communications, field medical, lifecycle planning, organizational effectiveness, or other Medical Affairs responsibilities based on business need. Applies strong scientific, business, and organizational judgment to guide complex initiatives, influence decisions, and promote continuous improvement while ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree AND 12+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree AND 10+ years of related experience OR PhD AND 8+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategy, lead complex initiatives, and deliver results in a matrixed environment
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific, clinical, business, and organizational information into clear, actionable recommendations
• Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization
• Proven ability to perform in-depth literature research, analysis and interpretation of medical data
• Knowledge of all legal and regulatory guidelines affecting the dissemination of medical information and product promotion
• Strong leadership, influence, facilitation, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities
• Strong leadership, accountability, interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Responsibilities

• Partners with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop, align, and execute Medical Affairs strategies, plans, and priorities
• Leads complex programs or initiatives from planning through implementation, including objectives, roles, timelines, risks, and measures of success
• Translates scientific, clinical, business, and organizational information into actionable recommendations and decision-ready insights
• Drives improvements in alignment, collaboration, communication, accountability, and execution across Medical Affairs
• Establishes and continuously improve consistent processes, governance, tools, and ways of working across teams and programs
• Identifies and addresses opportunities to strengthen capabilities, reduce inefficiencies, clarify roles, and promote continuous improvement
• Builds trusted partnerships across Medical Affairs and with key cross-functional stakeholders to advance shared priorities
• Leads or participates in cross-functional teams, governance forums, and enterprise initiatives, representing Medical Affairs perspectives
• Influences without direct authority to drive alignment, sound decision-making, accountability, and resolution of complex issues
• Manages assigned budgets, vendors, resources, deliverables, and performance measures in accordance with organizational requirements
• Ensures Medical Affairs activities and materials comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies and procedures
• May provide leadership, coaching, and development to employees, contractors, or project teams, depending on organizational design
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director