Associate Director, Competitive Intelligence

Role: Associate Director, Competitive Intelligence at Neurocrine Biosciences, focused on enhancing competitive insights across the company's portfolio, pipeline, research, and external innovation. Responsibilities include developing strategic intelligence on market dynamics, emerging competitors, mechanisms, and technologies; translating complex scientific and clinical data into actionable insights; and leveraging AI tools for large-scale data synthesis, trend detection, and scenario planning. The role involves leading competitive assessments around key catalysts like clinical readouts and regulatory decisions, managing external vendors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in R&D, Commercial, Business Development, and Medical Affairs to inform portfolio and strategic decisions. Requirements: BS/BA in life sciences or related field with 10+ years in biopharma strategy, competitive intelligence, or related roles; or advanced degrees (Master’s, PhD, MD, PharmD) with proportionally fewer years of experience. Deep understanding of drug discovery, clinical trial processes, regulatory pathways, and commercialization is essential. Proficiency with AI and data synthesis tools, strong analytical and strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and experience managing cross-functional projects are required. Preferred: experience with external partners, vendor management, and leading CI initiatives. High-value specifics include expertise in neuroscience, neurology, and psychiatric indications, with a focus on early to late-stage development, regulatory interactions, and market landscape analysis. Location: not specified, but implies a senior strategic role with broad cross-functional engagement.