Associate Scientist, Clinical Development
Neurocrine Biosciences
September 04, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
About The Role
Supports clinical development in early and late phases through registration, including study design input, overseeing execution, maintaining databases, data analysis, and summarizing results. Contributes to multidisciplinary teams by integrating medical, scientific, regulatory, and commercial perspectives with a focus on clinical trial methodology, management, and outcome measure development. May guide program teams on analysis and clinical data communication; may lead program discussions and data presentations internally and externally.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to)
- Provides clinical support and scientific input to study teams and functional areas (e.g., regulatory, clinical operations, line management)
- Provides input to study design/protocol concepts and preparation, statistical analysis plans, and reporting
- Selects established and develops novel outcome measures for early/late clinical trials
- Researches literature to identify optimal development paths, study designs, and outcomes
- Collaborates with external opinion leaders, internal clinicians, translational sciences, and clinical operations to ensure appropriate study design
- Works with study/program teams to meet program goals and deliverables in approved timeframes
- Monitors patient data and study information related to sites and trial participation
- Monitors site adherence to protocol and supports accurate data entry
- Manages multiple deadlines across projects with accuracy and efficiency
Requirements
- BA/BS or MA in Data Sciences, Psychology, or related field; 2+ years industry experience
- Timely, accurate monitoring of patient and study data from source documents, research records, and site visits
- Applies best regulatory practices and drug development precedent; supports regulatory documents for filings/agency meetings
- Reviews competitor landscape (molecule/indication); proactive issue identification and solution recommendations
- Helps prepare abstracts, manuscripts, presentations; authors clinical sections of regulatory documents (IB, IND)
- Stays current on pharmaceutical regulations/guidelines; maintains ICH-GCP knowledge and external regulations/procedures
- Strategic thinking; excellent computer skills, communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable)
- Hourly rate: $35.35–$47.34; annual bonus target 15%; retirement savings plan (match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical/dental/vision coverage.
Supports clinical development in early and late phases through registration, including study design input, overseeing execution, maintaining databases, data analysis, and summarizing results. Contributes to multidisciplinary teams by integrating medical, scientific, regulatory, and commercial perspectives with a focus on clinical trial methodology, management, and outcome measure development. May guide program teams on analysis and clinical data communication; may lead program discussions and data presentations internally and externally.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to)
- Provides clinical support and scientific input to study teams and functional areas (e.g., regulatory, clinical operations, line management)
- Provides input to study design/protocol concepts and preparation, statistical analysis plans, and reporting
- Selects established and develops novel outcome measures for early/late clinical trials
- Researches literature to identify optimal development paths, study designs, and outcomes
- Collaborates with external opinion leaders, internal clinicians, translational sciences, and clinical operations to ensure appropriate study design
- Works with study/program teams to meet program goals and deliverables in approved timeframes
- Monitors patient data and study information related to sites and trial participation
- Monitors site adherence to protocol and supports accurate data entry
- Manages multiple deadlines across projects with accuracy and efficiency
Requirements
- BA/BS or MA in Data Sciences, Psychology, or related field; 2+ years industry experience
- Timely, accurate monitoring of patient and study data from source documents, research records, and site visits
- Applies best regulatory practices and drug development precedent; supports regulatory documents for filings/agency meetings
- Reviews competitor landscape (molecule/indication); proactive issue identification and solution recommendations
- Helps prepare abstracts, manuscripts, presentations; authors clinical sections of regulatory documents (IB, IND)
- Stays current on pharmaceutical regulations/guidelines; maintains ICH-GCP knowledge and external regulations/procedures
- Strategic thinking; excellent computer skills, communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable)
- Hourly rate: $35.35–$47.34; annual bonus target 15%; retirement savings plan (match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical/dental/vision coverage.