Sr. Director, Program Team Leader

About The Role

Provide strategic leadership, coordination, and management for multiple complex and high-profile programs within the program management function. Ensure high-quality program management support for assigned product development teams and drive overall program performance. Foster cross-functional alignment on goals and timelines, enabling teams to deliver milestones on or ahead of schedule. Develop and implement standard program and portfolio management tools and processes. Identify and escalate program and organizational issues requiring senior management review.

Your Contributions (Include, But Are Not Limited To) :

• Collaborate with Program Leads and key cross-functional groups to develop and execute program team strategies within the broader clinical portfolio management context.
• Interface with Development teams, Senior Management, and Executive Management on project requirements, status reviews, and key development decisions.
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of functionally integrated project schedules, enabling accurate analyses, critical path identification, and resource constraint management.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies across multiple clinical programs, ensuring robust planning and tracking.
• Direct project management activities, scenario planning, and budget management for assigned programs, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Lead, facilitate, and document efficient Program Team meetings, coordinating complex cross-functional team operations, communication, and decision-making processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key senior leadership and stakeholder groups across the organization.
• Identify and implement business process improvements and innovative solutions.
• Manage key external vendor activities and associated budgets when required.
• Mentor and develop lower-level Program Managers, providing guidance, training, and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to the recruitment and selection of new program managers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO / Disability / Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $218,300.00-$298,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties / requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver / parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.