Medical Director MD, Clinical Development, Endocrinology
Neurocrine Biosciences
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
About The Role
The Medical Director will advance clinical programs for endocrine and metabolic disorders by partnering with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, Research, and Medical Affairs. Provides scientific/medical expertise across study design, clinical execution, safety evaluation, biomarker strategies, and data interpretation.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to)
- Provide medical leadership for Phase 1–3 clinical studies within the endocrinology portfolio.
- Develop and implement clinical study protocols with multidisciplinary teams.
- Serve as Sponsor medical monitor; maintain relationships with investigators, study sites, and external experts.
- Review clinical safety data (adverse events and emerging safety signals) with Drug Safety.
- Ensure studies comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulations, and company procedures.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate clinical results to internal and external audiences.
- Prepare/review clinical study reports, regulatory documents, presentations, and publications.
- Support translational and biomarker strategy development and implementation.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs and external experts to communicate clinical findings.
- Contribute to evaluation of new development opportunities and clinical strategy discussions.
- Support study planning, resource forecasting, and engagement of external consultants/CROs.
Requirements
- MD or DO with accredited residency training and board certification in a relevant clinical specialty AND 2+ years’ experience in clinical research and development (Phase 1–4).
- Strong understanding of clinical drug development, study design, and trial execution.
- Knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical development processes.
- Experience interpreting clinical and safety data and communicating findings.
- Understanding of translational medicine, biomarker development, and clinical pharmacology.
- Strong scientific/analytical/problem-solving skills; excellent communication and collaboration.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with CROs, investigators, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in Endocrinology.
- Endocrine/metabolic clinical development experience.
- Experience as a medical monitor or study physician.
- Early- and/or late-stage clinical development experience.
- Familiarity with regulatory interactions and clinical submission activities.
- Interest in advancing innovative endocrine therapies.
Benefits
- Annual bonus (target 35% of earned base salary) and eligibility for equity-based long-term incentive program.
- Retirement savings plan (company match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision).
Application Instructions
- Encourage to apply even if experience/qualifications don’t fully match the job description.
The Medical Director will advance clinical programs for endocrine and metabolic disorders by partnering with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, Research, and Medical Affairs. Provides scientific/medical expertise across study design, clinical execution, safety evaluation, biomarker strategies, and data interpretation.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to)
- Provide medical leadership for Phase 1–3 clinical studies within the endocrinology portfolio.
- Develop and implement clinical study protocols with multidisciplinary teams.
- Serve as Sponsor medical monitor; maintain relationships with investigators, study sites, and external experts.
- Review clinical safety data (adverse events and emerging safety signals) with Drug Safety.
- Ensure studies comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulations, and company procedures.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate clinical results to internal and external audiences.
- Prepare/review clinical study reports, regulatory documents, presentations, and publications.
- Support translational and biomarker strategy development and implementation.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs and external experts to communicate clinical findings.
- Contribute to evaluation of new development opportunities and clinical strategy discussions.
- Support study planning, resource forecasting, and engagement of external consultants/CROs.
Requirements
- MD or DO with accredited residency training and board certification in a relevant clinical specialty AND 2+ years’ experience in clinical research and development (Phase 1–4).
- Strong understanding of clinical drug development, study design, and trial execution.
- Knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical development processes.
- Experience interpreting clinical and safety data and communicating findings.
- Understanding of translational medicine, biomarker development, and clinical pharmacology.
- Strong scientific/analytical/problem-solving skills; excellent communication and collaboration.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with CROs, investigators, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in Endocrinology.
- Endocrine/metabolic clinical development experience.
- Experience as a medical monitor or study physician.
- Early- and/or late-stage clinical development experience.
- Familiarity with regulatory interactions and clinical submission activities.
- Interest in advancing innovative endocrine therapies.
Benefits
- Annual bonus (target 35% of earned base salary) and eligibility for equity-based long-term incentive program.
- Retirement savings plan (company match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision).
Application Instructions
- Encourage to apply even if experience/qualifications don’t fully match the job description.