Sr. Scientific Director, Parenteral Product Development
SAN DIEGO, CAPosted 23 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Neurocrine Biosciences
Job overview
The Sr. Scientific Director, Parenteral Product Development at Neurocrine Biosciences leads innovative pharmaceutical formulation and process development to advance parenteral products, impacting clinical candidate development and company pipeline success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves directing CMC formulation and drug product process development, implementing innovative pharmaceutical approaches, leading cross-functional teams, supervising and mentoring scientists, solving complex technical challenges, and presenting research findings internally and externally.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual base salary ranging from $219,700 to $318,000, a 35% target annual bonus, equity-based long-term incentives, retirement savings with company match, paid vacation, holidays, personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and comprehensive health benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a BS/BA with 15+ years, MS/MA with 13+ years, or PhD with 10+ years of relevant experience, recognized expertise in biochemical formulation science, strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements, parenteral drug manufacturing experience, cross-functional drug development knowledge, leadership and mentoring abilities, and excellent laboratory skills.
Work environment and culture
Neurocrine Biosciences emphasizes a strong, inclusive, and positive culture focused on purpose, respect, empowerment, and belonging, encouraging diverse ways to meet job requirements and fostering mentorship and leadership.
Company information
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments for neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders with a diverse portfolio of FDA-approved drugs and a robust clinical pipeline.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its strategic leadership in parenteral product development, involvement in cutting-edge pharmaceutical formulation and process optimization, and significant interface with device/combination product development efforts.
Company overview
Neurocrine Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for neurological and endocrine-related disorders. They generate revenue through the commercialization of their FDA-approved drugs, including Ingrezza for tardive dyskinesia and Orilissa for endometriosis pain, in collaboration with AbbVie. Founded in 1992, the company has a rich history of innovation, marked by its commitment to addressing unmet medical needs through cutting-edge research and development.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive expertise in biochemical formulation science, parenteral drug product process development, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, emphasizing your ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovative pharmaceutical development projects.
Focus on showcasing your strategic leadership skills, mentoring experience, and your proven track record in solving complex technical challenges related to parenteral product scale-up, formulation, and process optimization.
Apply through multiple platforms including Neurocrine Biosciences' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Parenteral Product Development or CMC divisions at Neurocrine Biosciences, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent company advancements in neuroscience therapies or asking about their experience working on parenteral drug development projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating specific keywords from the job description such as 'parenteral formulation,' 'process validation,' 'cGMP,' 'drug product process development,' and 'cross-functional leadership' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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