Senior Scientific Director, Protein Engineering

Role: Senior Scientific Director of Protein Engineering at Neurocrine Biosciences, leading biologics discovery and biologics platform development. Responsibilities: provide strategic scientific leadership, oversee antibody and protein engineering to support therapeutic programs, drive innovation with emerging technologies, mentor and expand the protein engineering team, foster collaborations with external partners, and contribute to portfolio strategy and IND-enabling studies. Requirements: PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 10+ years of biologics discovery experience, proven leadership in antibody/protein development, expertise in protein engineering, molecular biology, and biologics workflows; strong publication or patent record. Preferred: experience in neuroscience, endocrinology, immunology, computational design, high-throughput screening, and regulatory knowledge. High-Value: biologics (antibodies, multispecifics, ADCs), therapeutic areas including neuroscience and immunology, from target assessment to IND, with emphasis on innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational growth. Work setup: not specified; likely hybrid or onsite given leadership scope.