Scientist I, Translational Medicine

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

5d • $89,800 - $123,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on the operational delivery of assigned Therapeutic Area (TA) activities within Translational Medicine. The position involves coordinating with vendors, tracking contracts and budgets, and utilizing project management tools to ensure high-quality, on-time data delivery. The Scientist I will support execution through vendor selection, method development and validation, integration into clinical protocols, and sample testing at Contract Research Organizations (CROs), working closely with Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, and external partners.

Requirements

• BS/BAMS in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field AND 2+ years of relevant industry experience OR MSMS in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field AND some relevant industry experience OR PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field AND some relevant industry experience
• Experience supporting first-in-human or early-phase clinical studies
• Experience working with CROs and external laboratories supporting clinical studies
• Strong organizational and project management skills; experience with Smartsheet preferred
• Familiarity with clinical biomarker workflows and early clinical development
• Working knowledge of GxP requirements and biomarker or bioanalytical operations
• Experience working with CROs to support clinical assay development and sample testing
• Operational rigor and attention to detail
• Consistent ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Strong execution mindset with ability to anticipate and manage risks
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to translate scientific and operational requirements into actionable plans
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• experience with Smartsheet preferred

Responsibilities

• Support clinical Therapeutic Area operations for First In Human (FIH) and early-phase studies in alignment with Translational Medicine strategies.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with CROs and external vendors, including assay laboratories, and support fit-for-purpose development and validation of clinical assays.
• Track vendor contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Utilize Smartsheet, Excel and other project management tools to track operational deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
• Support integration of operational plans into clinical protocols and study execution plans.
• Monitor vendor performance and escalate risks or issues impacting timelines, quality, or budget.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Translational Medicine, Outsourcing, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Data Management, and other stakeholders to support strategy and execution.
• Drive planning, implementation, and execution of clinical specimen collection, testing, and data delivery activities in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support GxP compliance, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with GxP requirements, internal SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidance.
• Support inspection readiness by maintaining accurate documentation related to vendors, contracts, and execution.
• Provide regular status updates and support additional operational activities as needed.
• 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: Entry Level