Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development, Pediatric Neurology
Neurocrine Biosciences
June 26, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
$322,800 - $440,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
About The Role:
Executive Medical Director (Neurology) to develop and execute Neurology strategy and drive clinical programs for pediatric neurological diseases (e.g., epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders).
Responsibilities:
- Clinical/program lead for development of clinical research strategies, clinical development plans, and independent direction of Phase 1–4 studies within cross-functional teams (clinical operations, preclinical/clinical pharmacology, biometrics, regulatory, drug safety, CMC).
- Medical oversight of clinical research studies (including Sponsor Medical Monitor role), providing medical input/decisions to study teams, partners, and sites.
- Establish/approve scientific methods for clinical protocol design/implementation, data collection, analysis, and final reports.
- Partner with Drug Safety Pharmacovigilance on adverse event reporting and safety monitoring committees.
- Coordinate and develop regulatory and other agency submissions content.
- Participate in Neurology Therapeutic Area Strategy Group; collaborate on R&D strategy, biomarkers, and external innovation assessment.
Your Contributions:
- Drive neurology program direction and oversee clinical phases, plans, data assessment, and results communication.
- Lead global clinical development projects in compliance with GXP and regulatory requirements.
- Build relationships with external scientific leaders/investigators; manage clinical development staff (directly/indirectly) in a matrix environment.
- Lead/oversee regulatory submission documents; support process improvement; monitor trials (directly/indirectly); contribute to external publications/presentations.
Requirements:
- MD (or equivalent) with accredited residency training and board certification in Pediatric Neurology.
- 8+ years clinical drug development (Phase 1–3) in pharma/biotech, including significant senior leadership experience.
- First-hand neurology therapeutic area/research expertise; strong stakeholder partnering.
Preferred:
- MS/PhD in relevant discipline.
- Experience with pediatric epilepsy and/or neurodevelopmental disorders; treatment modalities (small molecules, biologic/genetic therapies).
Skills:
- Deep clinical development knowledge (planning, US/global regulatory requirements, study design, biostatistics, GCP, CRO oversight, report writing, scientific presentation).
- Strong analytical/critical thinking; project leadership; communication; accountability; ability to work in complex matrix environments.
Benefits:
- Annual base salary: $322,800.00–$440,000.00; annual bonus (target 35%); equity long-term incentive eligibility.
- Retirement savings plan (company match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical/prescription/dental/vision).
Application Instructions:
- Apply even if you don’t meet every qualification exactly.
Executive Medical Director (Neurology) to develop and execute Neurology strategy and drive clinical programs for pediatric neurological diseases (e.g., epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders).
Responsibilities:
- Clinical/program lead for development of clinical research strategies, clinical development plans, and independent direction of Phase 1–4 studies within cross-functional teams (clinical operations, preclinical/clinical pharmacology, biometrics, regulatory, drug safety, CMC).
- Medical oversight of clinical research studies (including Sponsor Medical Monitor role), providing medical input/decisions to study teams, partners, and sites.
- Establish/approve scientific methods for clinical protocol design/implementation, data collection, analysis, and final reports.
- Partner with Drug Safety Pharmacovigilance on adverse event reporting and safety monitoring committees.
- Coordinate and develop regulatory and other agency submissions content.
- Participate in Neurology Therapeutic Area Strategy Group; collaborate on R&D strategy, biomarkers, and external innovation assessment.
Your Contributions:
- Drive neurology program direction and oversee clinical phases, plans, data assessment, and results communication.
- Lead global clinical development projects in compliance with GXP and regulatory requirements.
- Build relationships with external scientific leaders/investigators; manage clinical development staff (directly/indirectly) in a matrix environment.
- Lead/oversee regulatory submission documents; support process improvement; monitor trials (directly/indirectly); contribute to external publications/presentations.
Requirements:
- MD (or equivalent) with accredited residency training and board certification in Pediatric Neurology.
- 8+ years clinical drug development (Phase 1–3) in pharma/biotech, including significant senior leadership experience.
- First-hand neurology therapeutic area/research expertise; strong stakeholder partnering.
Preferred:
- MS/PhD in relevant discipline.
- Experience with pediatric epilepsy and/or neurodevelopmental disorders; treatment modalities (small molecules, biologic/genetic therapies).
Skills:
- Deep clinical development knowledge (planning, US/global regulatory requirements, study design, biostatistics, GCP, CRO oversight, report writing, scientific presentation).
- Strong analytical/critical thinking; project leadership; communication; accountability; ability to work in complex matrix environments.
Benefits:
- Annual base salary: $322,800.00–$440,000.00; annual bonus (target 35%); equity long-term incentive eligibility.
- Retirement savings plan (company match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical/prescription/dental/vision).
Application Instructions:
- Apply even if you don’t meet every qualification exactly.