Executive Director, Program & Portfolio Management

Neurocrine Biosciences seeks an Executive Director to lead program and portfolio management operations across product development teams. The role involves strategic coordination, team leadership, process development, and cross-functional alignment to ensure timely delivery of clinical and commercial milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management function and support all product development teams across the organization
• Partner with Program Leads and Executive Management on project strategy, requirements, and development decisions
• Develop standard program and portfolio management tools, processes, and integrated project schedules
• Recruit, mentor, and develop program managers and managers to strengthen project management capabilities
• Identify organizational and program issues requiring management attention and communicate accomplishments organization-wide

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life science plus 17+ years pharmaceutical/biotech project management experience
• Master's degree preferred with 15+ years relevant experience, or PhD with 12+ years experience
• Expertise in early and late-phase drug development including IND/CTA and NDA/MAA submissions
• Advanced knowledge of project management practices, tools, and methodologies
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to influence consensus and drive decision-making across organizational levels