Scientist, Translational Medicine

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit  neurocrine.com , and follow the company on  LinkedIn ,  X , Facebook and YouTube . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie ) About the Role: Focuses on operational delivery of assigned Therapeutic Area (TA) activities, including vendor coordination, contract and budget tracking, and use of project management tools to ensure high-quality, on-time data delivery. Will support execution through vendor selection, fit-for-purpose method development and validation, integration into clinical protocols, and sample testing at CROs, working closely with Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, and external partners. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Support clinical Therapeutic Area operations for First In Human (FIH) and early-phase studies in alignment with Translational Medicine strategies Coordinate day-to-day activities with CROs and external vendors, including assay laboratories, and support fit-for-purpose development and validation of clinical assays Track vendor contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with internal stakeholders Utilize Smartsheet, Excel and other project management tools to track operational deliverables, risks, and dependencies Support integration of operational plans into clinical protocols and study execution plans Monitor vendor performance and escalate risks or issues impacting timelines, quality, or budget Collaborate cross-functionally with Translational Medicine, Outsourcing, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Data Management, and other stakeholders to support strategy and execution Drive planning, implementation, and execution of clinical specimen collection, testing, and data delivery activities in close collaboration with cross-functional teams Maintain accurate documentation to support GxP compliance, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with GxP requirements, internal SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidance Support inspection readiness by maintaining accurate documentation related to vendors, contracts, and execution Provide regular status updates and support additional operational activities as needed Other duties as assigned Requirements: BS/BAMS in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field AND 2+ years of relevant industry experience OR MSMS in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field AND some relevant industry experience OR PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field AND some relevant industry experience Operational rigor and attention to detail Consistent ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency Strong execution mindset with ability to anticipate and manage risks Collaborative, team-oriented approach Ability to translate scientific and operational requirements into actionable plans Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience