Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Clinical

Role Summary

Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Clinical is a senior Strategic Operations role within Neurocrine Biosciences that partners with the Chief Medical Officer and Clinical/Medical Affairs leadership to articulate an aligned, department-wide strategic plan aligned with organizational objectives. The role supports the execution of short- and long-term vision and strategic plans as a key member of the Medical Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional strategic leadership for the operation of business functions, including but not limited to:
  • Short- and long-range business planning
  • Process improvement and operational excellence
  • Systems implementation and maintenance
• Liaise with Core Development and Project Teams, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, and Alliance Joint Steering Committees to provide senior leadership with transparent visibility to program and project progress; ensuring that tactical planning is developed and executed to achieve corporate objectives
• Accountable for departmental resource planning (headcount and finances); partner with Finance and Accounting to achieve real-time visibility to Department resource utilization trends and infrastructure needs
• Contribute to R&D and Business Development Portfolio Strategy development and related diligence processes
• Provide project management for key strategy initiatives launched by Medical leadership and cross-functional teams
• Establish and lead Neurocrine engagement with key Professional Advocacy organizations at the corporate level to advance clinical program-specific initiatives
• Gain external subject matter expert insights necessary for sound strategic planning of clinical development programs by driving the creation and management of standing Corporate Scientific Steering Committees
• Work cross-functionally to modify operational and administrative processes to enhance productivity, efficiency and/or quality and to achieve operational excellence. Develop and implement Clinical Development standards and processes with a high level of compliance

Qualifications

• PharmD / PhD in life sciences and 12+ years relevant Biotech/Biopharma experience is required; Extensive Clinical Development/Medical affairs/Clinical Operations cross-functional leadership experience OR
• MD and 6+ years similar experience as noted above
• Must be an excellent communicator and skilled diplomat in all venues, including the ability to effectively combine science knowledge and communication skills
• Proven networking, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement complex projects and lead changes as required
• Thorough understanding of drug development and life-cycle management of a product
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends that directly and indirectly impact field medical
• Acts as a "trusted advisor" across the company and may be recognized as an external expert
• Provides strategy, vision and direction regarding issues that may have company-wide impact
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company’s goals
• Possesses industry-leading knowledge
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional accountability, interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to apply advanced analytical thought and judgment
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development skills
• Ability to influence others with or without authority at all levels of the organization
• Proactive, innovative, with excellent problem-solving/decision making skills