Director, Lead Generation Biology

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remote type

On-Site

locations

US CA San Diego

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

R4613

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve

suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading

neuroscience-focused,

biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X (Formerly Twitter)

and Facebook . (* in collaboration with AbbVie )
About the Role:
The successful applicant will be responsible for leading a group of Lead Generation Biologists developing novel therapies for neurological disorders. You will provide leadership to ongoing projects and identify new targets across a broad range of modalities to enhance our early pipeline. You will be responsible for meeting project goals that align within corporate vision. Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring drug discovery scientists in a biotech or industry setting is essential. Develops, implements and executes research strategies for target identification, validation and targeting, and other scientific platforms and objectives. Stakeholders will include R&D leadership, in vitro and in vivo pharmacologists, chemists, protein engineers, and preclinical and clinical scientists. A significant part of the role will be identifying external partnerships to enhance capacity and capabilities. Drives projects to data driven outcomes in expedited manner, removing roadblocks for teams. Reviews project and capital expenditure budgets for area of responsibility.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

Within the overall scientific strategy, directs functional and project teams in the design, development, and execution of drug discovery strategies to meet pipeline goals

Mentors a team of in vitro pharmacology and lead generation scientists, scientists to data-driven outcomes in an efficient and expedited ways, utilizing internal and external resources – innovation without walls

Directs activities across multiple drug discovery programs, and drives the development and incorporation of novel technologies to meet critical path objectives

Partners with senior leadership within R&D to communicate vision and innovation in drug discovery in alignment with company goals

Identify and build relationships with external experts to ensure Neurocrine is a trusted partner for advancing science

Drives innovative modalities for interrogating therapeutic targets

With an expert understanding of the scientific area, anticipates potential issues, provides contingencies and resolutions and continuously improves the process

Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

BS/BA degree in Biology and 15+ years of experience in innovative modalities for interrogating therapeutic targets and experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company/or equivalent in an academic setting. Proven track record of accomplishments. Demonstrated track record of scientific excellence and innovative research. Extensive previous managerial experiences also required OR

Master's in Biology and 13+ years of similar experience noted above OR

PhD in Biology preferred and 10+ years of similar experience noted above OR

Strong understanding of the drug discovery process, anticipating potential issues, providing contingencies and resolutions, and having the desire to improve that process, continuously.

Motivated, creative, and innovative Biologist with proven expertise in at least one major function in Biology including the design, development, and execution of drug discovery strategies

Possesses the ability to direct a team of scientists, coordinate activities across multiple drug discovery programs, and drive the development and incorporation of novel technologies

Expert working knowledge of data analysis software and the application of laboratory informatics systems

Overall strong work ethic and willingness to engage in laboratory experimentation across therapeutic areas

Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization

Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, and 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 apply advanced analytical thought and judgment

Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills

Ability to influence others with or without authority at all levels of the organization

Proactive, innovative, with good problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a cross-functional team and matrix environment

Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an

EEO/AA/Disability/Vets

employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is

$181,800.00-$263,325.00.

Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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