Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Development (Solid Orals)

Who We Are: 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 ) At Neurocrine, strong leadership drives both business results and team success. We look for leaders who think strategically, anticipate what’s ahead and set clear direction, while building and empowering high-performing teams. Successful leaders foster an environment where people are motivated to do their best work and deliver meaningful, measurable impact through sound decision-making and accountability. About the Role: Recommends a vision and leads the strategic direction of the pharmaceutical development function; overseeing formulation, drug product development, manufacturing readiness, and CMC innovation across the portfolio. Ensures efficient progression of assets from early development through commercialization while aligning with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and industry trends. Serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on development strategy, manufacturing technologies, and portfolio decisions, while building organizational capabilities and developing future leaders. Drives cross-functional initiatives and external collaborations, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and a strong patient-focused culture. Partners with leaders across Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Commercial to ensure CMC strategies, risks, and mitigation plans are communicated in support of global filings and approvals. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Establish and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and operating model for Pharmaceutical Development, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives and corporate strategy Provide strategic leadership for formulation development, drug product process development, technology transfer, process validation, manufacturing readiness, and lifecycle management across development programs Serve as a key member of the Technical Operations leadership teams, influencing portfolio decisions, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and investment priorities Drive innovation through evaluation and implementation of emerging formulation technologies, advanced manufacturing approaches, digital tools, and external scientific partnerships Lead organization-wide initiatives to enhance Pharmaceutical Development capabilities, operational excellence, scalability, and regulatory readiness Provide executive oversight for development and commercialization strategies for sterile, parenteral, combination product, and other advanced dosage form programs Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Technical Operations, Clinical Development, Program Leadership, Supply Chain, and Commercial organizations to develop and drive integrated development and execution strategies Anticipate and address complex scientific, technical, operational, and business challenges with broad organizational impact Build and maintain strategic relationships with CDMOs, technology partners, regulatory agencies, academic institutions, and industry experts Represent the company externally through scientific publications, conference presentations, industry forums, advisory boards, and strategic collaborations Develop organizational talent through coaching, succession planning, leadership development, and creation of a high-performing and inclusive culture Establish enterprise metrics and performance frameworks that ensure execution excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Pharmaceutical Development function Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Biological, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical sciences/engineering or related field AND 16+ years of applicable experience OR Master’s degree in Biological, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical sciences/engineering or related field AND 14+ years of applicable experience OR Ph.D. degree in Biological, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical sciences/engineering or related field AND 12+ years of applicable experience Recognized internally and externally as a leader in pharmaceutical development, formulation sciences, and drug product development Acts as a “trusted advisor” across the company and possesses industry-leading knowledge Demonstrated success developing and executing long-term functional strategies that drive portfolio advancement and organizational performance Extensive expertise in formulation development, process development, technology transfer, process validation, manufacturing sciences, regulatory strategy, and commercialization readiness Proven ability to influence executive leadership and shape decisions affecting portfolio strategy, resource allocation, and organizational priorities Deep understanding of global regulatory expectations, quality systems, cGMP requirements, and evolving industry trends Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to balance scientific innovation, operational execut