Sr. Clinical Program Manager-Endocrinology

About the Role Support one or more Clinical Development teams of higher complexity and/or strategic importance to drive team performance and communication. Ensure that Clinical team activities are aligned to goals and timelines as set out by the Core Development Team. Work with the Clinical Team to deliver milestones on or ahead of schedule and surface issues for Core Development Team review. Highlight team successes to the wider organization. Responsibilities Play a key role in driving the creation and execution of integrated Clinical Development Plans (iCDPs) while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements. Help ensure consistent practices throughout all phases of the project life cycle and apply best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects. Interact with all program stakeholders including Clinical Operations, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Biostatistics, Data Management, Clinical Trial Supply and Regulatory departments to ensure alignment on Clinical program goals, timelines and required resources. Partner with Clinical Sub‑team Functional Leaders to manage the development and execution of Clinical program team strategy. Establish and maintain iCDP schedules in accordance with established structures to enable accurate project analyses, identify critical path activities and areas of resource constraint. Assess program risk and support mitigation planning and tracking. Identify and manage Clinical program objectives, work plans, timelines and budgets, providing formal and informal status updates to stakeholders as needed. Lead site activation and enrollment scenario planning efforts to generate aggressive but realistic study timelines, including mitigation and contingency strategies to deliver studies on time. Manage relationships and deliverables with external partners (as applicable) while tracking and delivering on obligations in a timely manner. Identify and leverage inter‑dependencies in short, mid, and long‑term Clinical program plans and advise teams on areas of risk or possibilities to accelerate development. Challenge assumptions and provide recommendations to improve processes and outcomes. Contribute to development efforts by leveraging a network of experts and experienced vendors to solve Clinical development challenges. Facilitate and document Clinical Sub‑team meetings, cross‑functional communication and decision‑making, ensuring alignment with internal functional groups and leadership. Develop relationships with key functional stakeholder groups and their leadership across the organization to support the execution of program goals. Serve as a Clinical Program Management expert resource for the broader organization. Contribute to the development of the Clinical Program Management function through the introduction of new tools and or processes. Contribute to successful execution of Clinical Program Management department goals and activities. May manage other Clinical Program Management staff. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications BS/BA in a Life Sciences discipline with 8+ years of multidisciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including both early and late‑phase program management and IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions, and global drug development. Master’s in a Life Sciences discipline with 6+ years of similar experience. PhD in a Life Sciences discipline with 4+ years of similar experience. PMP certification highly desired. Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, tools and methodology. Knowledge of Clinical development processes and inter‑dependencies across key functions (research, CMC, non‑clinical development, clinical, and manufacturing). Proficiency in Smartsheet and strong communication, problem solving and analytical thinking skills. Excellent team member able to work across multiple projects in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Strong leadership, mentoring and conflict‑resolution skills with the ability to drive consensus and decision‑making. Ability to independently identify and manage project objectives, work plans, timelines, budgets, and provide status updates to stakeholders. Experience with global Clinical development efforts. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines across a range of projects/programs with high accuracy and efficiency. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with project‑management software. Compensation & Benefits Annual base salary range is $156,900.00-214,000.00. Base pay decisions depend on location, role responsibility and experience. The position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of earned base salary and eligibility to participate in an equity based long term incentive program. Benefits include a retirement savings plan with company match, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision coverage) in accordance with the applicable plans. EEO Statement Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer and is committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neurocrine Biosciences