Sr. Scientist, Pharmaceutical Development
Neurocrine Biosciences
September 10, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Lead CMC scientific and technical development within pharmaceutical development, supporting drug products from early discovery to commercialization and lifecycle management. Responsibilities: provide strategic leadership in process development, material characterization, analytical strategies, technical transfer, and manufacturing readiness; oversee CRO/CMO collaborations; lead process design, optimization, validation, and technology transfer activities; author and review regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with global standards; mentor team members and manage cross-functional communication across discovery, analytical, regulatory, and manufacturing units. Requirements: BS/BA with 6+ years, MS/MA with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; extensive experience in cGMP manufacturing, process development, analytical methods, and regulatory filings (INDs, NDAs); strong leadership and project management skills; proven ability to manage CRO/CMO relationships and lead cross-disciplinary teams. Preferred: expertise in biologics or small molecules drug development, experience with global regulatory submissions, and knowledge of advanced characterization technologies. High-Value: strategic leadership in drug development, CMC lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing transfer within neuropharmaceuticals or related therapeutic areas; experience supporting late-phase or commercial products, with a focus on neurological, psychiatric, or endocrine disorders. WorkSetup: not specified.