Sr Program Manager - Drug Development (onsite)

Neurocrine Biosciences

81d • $154,900 - $224,400

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Senior Program Manager at Neurocrine Biosciences! Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of drug development? At Neurocrine Biosciences, we're seeking a dynamic Senior Program Manager to lead and drive cross-functional teams in developing innovative strategies for our programs. As a key player in our organization, you'll partner with Program Leads to create and execute comprehensive program plans from preclinical stages through to regulatory approval and commercialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (8+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry), Master’s degree (6+ years), or PhD (4+ years).
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and align cross-functional teams around common goals.
• Ability to manage conflict, drive consensus, and promote decision-making.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management theory and practice, particularly in drug development.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Planisware, OnePager, Office Timeline or similar).
• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, managing early and/or late phase global drug development efforts, including some of: IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions, global clinical studies, pediatric development, rare diseases, small molecule and biologic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Leads and cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Establish and maintain functionally integrated program schedules in accordance with established structures to enable accurate project analyses, identification of critical path activities and areas of resource constraint.
• Collaborate with functions to forecast and manage resources and budgets.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness. Lead risk identification and risk response planning.
• Lead scenario planning efforts to prepare teams for differing outcomes at key milestones.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across pre-clinical, CMC, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization, manage escalation and contribute to decision-making and strategic alignment.
• Lead process improvement and other business projects in the Program Management group.
• Serve as a Program Management expert resource for the broader organization.

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
• Annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
• Eligibility to participate in equity based long term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees