Program Manager, Preclinical Programs

Role: Program Manager supporting Preclinical research programs at Neurocrine Biosciences, focusing on early-stage drug development from research through IND/CTA readiness and First-in-Human trials. Responsibilities: lead cross-functional teams across Toxicology, DMPK/ADME, Bioanalytical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, and Pharmacometrics; develop and maintain integrated plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies; facilitate alignment with Research, CMC, Regulatory, and Portfolio stakeholders; support regulatory submissions, portfolio visibility, and operational efficiency; contribute to process improvements and system optimizations. Requirements: 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent; strong knowledge of drug discovery, preclinical/early clinical milestones, IND/CTA processes, and cross-disciplinary dependencies; excellent project management, collaboration, and communication skills; experience in scientific or research environments, preferably supporting preclinical or early development stages. HighValue: early-stage drug development, preclinical to FIH, IND/CTA, cross-functional team leadership, risk and dependency management, portfolio communication, regulatory support. WorkSetup: not specified, but likely hybrid/onsite given the nature of collaboration.