Medical Director, Clinical Development, Psychiatry
Neurocrine Biosciences
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
About The Role:
Responsible for development of clinical research strategies and independent direction of Phase 1–3 clinical studies while working with cross-functional project teams (clinical project managers, preclinical/clinical pharmacology, biometrics, regulatory, drug safety). May develop biomarkers with Research and Preclinical Development. Provides medical oversight of Drug Safety activities with the Drug Safety Director. Partners with Business Development to assess external innovation.
Your Contributions:
- Develop and implement study protocols with the multidisciplinary Development Team
- Support identification/selection of clinical investigators and maintain sponsor medical monitor/representative relationships
- Assess and disposition adverse events (with Drug Safety physician) and evaluate compound safety during studies
- Oversee clinical trials program with Clinical Operations per SOPs, Good Clinical Practice, and applicable regulations
- Analyze/interpret/present clinical study results to internal/external audiences
- Identify resource needs; assist with budget planning and personnel forecasting
- Recruit, train, and develop clinical teams; identify/select clinical consultants
- Write/review clinical study reports and related regulatory documents
- Provide periodic status updates to Senior Management
- Lead development of clinical biomarker strategies for early development
- Work with Medical Affairs/external opinion leaders to secure collaborators and present trial results
- Interface with Research, Product Development, and Business Development to assess opportunities and develop plans
Requirements:
- MD or DO with accredited residency and board certification; 2+ years clinical research & development (Phase 1–4) in pharma/biotech or clinical research/academic setting
- Thought leader; strong interpersonal/communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Independent, able to prioritize multiple tasks
- Knowledge of GCP and regulatory procedures
- Strong translational medicine/biomarker evaluation, study execution, data analysis/report writing/presentation
- Experience operating in matrix environments and managing external CRO/consultants
- Proven success across all drug development phases; clinical trial design
Compensation/Benefits:
- Annual base salary: $254,600–$347,000; annual bonus target 35%; equity long-term incentive eligibility
- Retirement plan (company match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical/prescription/dental/vision benefits.
Application instructions:
- Apply even if your experience doesn’t match every outlined qualification.
Responsible for development of clinical research strategies and independent direction of Phase 1–3 clinical studies while working with cross-functional project teams (clinical project managers, preclinical/clinical pharmacology, biometrics, regulatory, drug safety). May develop biomarkers with Research and Preclinical Development. Provides medical oversight of Drug Safety activities with the Drug Safety Director. Partners with Business Development to assess external innovation.
Your Contributions:
- Develop and implement study protocols with the multidisciplinary Development Team
- Support identification/selection of clinical investigators and maintain sponsor medical monitor/representative relationships
- Assess and disposition adverse events (with Drug Safety physician) and evaluate compound safety during studies
- Oversee clinical trials program with Clinical Operations per SOPs, Good Clinical Practice, and applicable regulations
- Analyze/interpret/present clinical study results to internal/external audiences
- Identify resource needs; assist with budget planning and personnel forecasting
- Recruit, train, and develop clinical teams; identify/select clinical consultants
- Write/review clinical study reports and related regulatory documents
- Provide periodic status updates to Senior Management
- Lead development of clinical biomarker strategies for early development
- Work with Medical Affairs/external opinion leaders to secure collaborators and present trial results
- Interface with Research, Product Development, and Business Development to assess opportunities and develop plans
Requirements:
- MD or DO with accredited residency and board certification; 2+ years clinical research & development (Phase 1–4) in pharma/biotech or clinical research/academic setting
- Thought leader; strong interpersonal/communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Independent, able to prioritize multiple tasks
- Knowledge of GCP and regulatory procedures
- Strong translational medicine/biomarker evaluation, study execution, data analysis/report writing/presentation
- Experience operating in matrix environments and managing external CRO/consultants
- Proven success across all drug development phases; clinical trial design
Compensation/Benefits:
- Annual base salary: $254,600–$347,000; annual bonus target 35%; equity long-term incentive eligibility
- Retirement plan (company match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical/prescription/dental/vision benefits.
Application instructions:
- Apply even if your experience doesn’t match every outlined qualification.