Vice President, Program & Portfolio Management | San Diego HQ

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.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. 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, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 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 and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:Responsible for setting the vision and leading end-to-end execution of the company’s R&D and development portfolio, ensuring programs progress efficiently from discovery through commercialization. Shapes portfolio strategy, prioritization, governance, and execution rigor in alignment with corporate strategy, capital allocation, and regulatory objectives. Serves as a trusted enterprise leader and advisor to senior management, partnering closely with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Commercial, Finance, and Corporate Strategy to deliver predictable outcomes in a complex, multi-program environment.

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

• Sets and leads the enterprise Program and Portfolio Management function across discovery, preclinical, clinical, and commercial development; owns integrated development plans, timelines, prioritization, and execution standards across all assets.

• Partners with Executive Leadership, Finance, and Corporate Strategy to shape portfolio strategy, capacity planning, and capital allocation decisions, balancing risk, value, resources, and long-term business objectives.

• Designs and leads portfolio and program governance forums; provides clear, decision-ready insights on tradeoffs involving timelines, risk, probability of success, and value for executive and, as applicable, Board-level decision making.

• Acts as the enterprise integrator across Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Nonclinical, Biometrics, Commercial, and Medical Affairs; anticipates, escalates, and resolves critical issues impacting portfolio delivery and company outcomes.

• Builds and leads a high-performing Program Management organization; defines enterprise standards, metrics, and operating models; develops leadership talent and drives a culture of accountability, transparency, and disciplined execution.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree or Master’s degree AND 20+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical development, with significant leadership in project or program management OR

• PhD preferred AND 17+ years of similar experience noted above

• Extensive previous leadership experiences also required

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

• Acts as a trusted leader across the company and a go-to advisor for senior management; demonstrates the ability to influence executive leadership and operate effectively in highly ambiguous, high-impact environments.

• Possesses exceptional business acumen with the ability to think and operate cross-functionally; provides input into company strategy, vision, and direction and translates strategy into executable outcomes.

• Demonstrates expert knowledge of Program and Portfolio Management with broad understanding of multiple functions and their impact on the business; applies best practices to strengthen enterprise execution.

• Exhibits exceptional executive communication skills, synthesizing complex information into clear, decision-ready narratives for executive and Board-level forums.

• Exercises broad discretion; decisions have long-term impact on company success, and erroneous decisions could have serious consequences for long-term company operations and value.

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, 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 $290,000.00-$395,000.00. 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 40% 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.