Executive Director, Program & Portfolio Management Greater San Diego, CA Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Program and Portfolio Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and management of the program management function, ensuring support for all product development teams. This role involves driving team performance, developing standard program and portfolio management tools and processes, and highlighting program and organizational issues that require management review. The Executive Director will also be expected to partner with Program Leads, interface with executive management, recruit and mentor program managers, and establish and maintain integrated project schedules. Advanced knowledge of project management practices, tools, and methodology is essential, as is the ability to manage complex cross-functional programs and to act as a trusted advisor across the company. Applicants for this role at the company should have a BS/BA in a life science with at least 17 years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, or a Master's degree with at least 15 years, or a PhD with at least 12 years. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in both early and late-phase pharmaceutical project management, including experience with IND/CTA and NDA/MAA submissions. Advanced knowledge of the drug development process and the inter-dependencies of key functions is required. The role demands an individual with outstanding communication skills, the ability to drive consensus, and strong leadership and coaching abilities. The Executive Director will be expected to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to be proactive, innovative, with excellent problem-solving skills.

Hiring Company

Neurocrine Biosciences