Medical Director MD Immunology

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

6d • $254,600 - $347,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• annual bonus
• equity based long term incentive program
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree