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Associate Scientific Director, HEOR

Neurocrine Biosciences

Associate Scientific Director, HEOR

full-timePosted: Aug 6, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026US CA San Diego One Paseo

Job Description

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)About the Role:Emerging internal thought leader and discipline expert, drives strategic imperatives to generate Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and epidemiology RWE across a portfolio of research projects. Leads the design, review, execution, and oversight of product/disease specific projects to establish prevalence, disease burden, epidemiology, and health outcomes from disease states and or treatments. Partners closely with cross-functional teams, including Global Clinical Development, New Product Planning, Drug Safety, Biostatistics and Medical Affairs teams to achieve corporate strategic objectives._Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):With minimal supervision, design, develop and implement multiple projects focusing on disease(s) or product(s) specific evidence to contribute to clinical strategy, value assessment and market access with expertise in HEOR and/or epidemiologyContribute to the creation of department vision and goals, recommending scientific and business operating plans for HEOR and epidemiology researchDesign and execute complex epidemiological and real-world data projects and studies, effectively communicating HEOR insights and demonstrating comprehension of the nexus between research outcomes and healthcare strategyWith minimal supervision, drives work on highly complex technical research, providing innovative solutions and ensuring alignment with strategic project goals cross-functionally and maintaining a cost-efficient budgetParticipate as key stakeholder in product launches, leverage epidemiology and real-world statistical knowledge to guide evidence generation strategies both pre- and post- launchOversee and analyze data using targeted and systematic large data methods, including developing data collection criteria, collection tools, performing literature searches, and abstracting relevant dataLead development of written materials (reports, manuscripts, presentations) for communicating project results to internal and external stakeholdersProvide SME expertise in internal discussions and in meetings with external stakeholders such as patient advocacy partners and academic leadersCollaborate closely with new product commercialization, safety, clinical development and clinical lead to provide expert guidance on population prevalence and incidencePartner with internal business units to address the evidence needs of external consumersAdvise and mentor internal and/or external sub-functional teams and individualsOversee and mentor external consultants as well as lower-level employees and cross-functional stakeholders, fostering a culture of learning and developmentPerform other infrastructure activities such as recruiting experts, interviewing candidates, contributing to proposals and regulatory documents, and managing vendorsRequirements:Master's degree in public health or life sciences or MPH or equivalent AND 12+ years of similar experience shown above ORPhD in Public Health or life sciences AND 5+ years of similar experience shown aboveExcellent presentation and highly proficient computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to build successful relationships with internal experts/teams and other stakeholdersStrong written communication skillsExpertise in data analytics, with the ability to synthesize, analyze, and summarize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical informationSees broader picture, impact on multiple programs/projects, teams and/or departmentsExercise leadership in advising internal and/or external sub-functional teams and leading/mentoring external consultants as well as lower level employee and cross-functional stakeholdersExcellent project management skillsDemonstrates learning agility and urgency to achieve successExpertise with large commercial claims and other real-world data sets as the foundation of researchExpertise in epidemiologyExpert statistical modeling including using tools and programs such as R, SAS, STATA or similar statistical programmingExpert knowledge of ExcelRobust publication/medical writing experience with a track record of contributing to peer-reviewed journalsAbility to synthesize, analyze and summarize data, think critically, manage projects, influence othersAbility to work in a team environment, across multiple departmentsCapacity to synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific informationDecision-making that impacts sub-function, project, or program success, guided by set strategy and priorities#LI-SA1Neurocrine 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 $173,600.00-$237,000.00. 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 30% 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.

Locations

  • US CA San Diego One Paseo

Skills Required

  • data analyticsintermediate
  • large commercial claimsintermediate
  • epidemiologyintermediate
  • Excelintermediate
  • track record of contributing to peer-reviewed journalsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in public health or life sciences or MPH or equivalent AND 12+ years of similar experience shown above OR (experience, 12 years)
  • PhD in Public Health or life sciences AND 5+ years of similar experience shown above (experience, 5 years)
  • Excellent presentation and highly proficient computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (experience)
  • Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to build successful relationships with internal experts/teams and other stakeholders (experience)
  • Strong written communication skills (experience)
  • Expertise in data analytics, with the ability to synthesize, analyze, and summarize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information (experience)
  • Sees broader picture, impact on multiple programs/projects, teams and/or departments (experience)
  • Exercise leadership in advising internal and/or external sub-functional teams and leading/mentoring external consultants as well as lower level employee and cross-functional stakeholders (experience)
  • Excellent project management skills (experience)
  • Demonstrates learning agility and urgency to achieve success (experience)
  • Expertise with large commercial claims and other real-world data sets as the foundation of research (experience)
  • Expertise in epidemiology (experience)
  • Expert statistical modeling including using tools and programs such as R, SAS, STATA or similar statistical programming (experience)
  • Expert knowledge of Excel (experience)
  • Robust publication/medical writing experience with a track record of contributing to peer-reviewed journals (experience)
  • Ability to synthesize, analyze and summarize data, think critically, manage projects, influence others (experience)
  • Ability to work in a team environment, across multiple departments (experience)
  • Capacity to synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific information (experience)
  • Decision-making that impacts sub-function, project, or program success, guided by set strategy and priorities (experience)
  • Master's degree in public health or life sciences or MPH or equivalent AND 12+ years of similar experience shown above OR (experience, 12 years)
  • PhD in Public Health or life sciences AND 5+ years of similar experience shown above (experience, 5 years)
  • Excellent presentation and highly proficient computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (experience)
  • Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to build successful relationships with internal experts/teams and other stakeholders (experience)
  • Strong written communication skills (experience)
  • Expertise in data analytics, with the ability to synthesize, analyze, and summarize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information (experience)
  • Sees broader picture, impact on multiple programs/projects, teams and/or departments (experience)
  • Exercise leadership in advising internal and/or external sub-functional teams and leading/mentoring external consultants as well as lower level employee and cross-functional stakeholders (experience)
  • Excellent project management skills (experience)
  • Demonstrates learning agility and urgency to achieve success (experience)
  • Expertise with large commercial claims and other real-world data sets as the foundation of research (experience)
  • Expertise in epidemiology (experience)
  • Expert statistical modeling including using tools and programs such as R, SAS, STATA or similar statistical programming (experience)
  • Expert knowledge of Excel (experience)
  • Robust publication/medical writing experience with a track record of contributing to peer-reviewed journals (experience)
  • Ability to synthesize, analyze and summarize data, think critically, manage projects, influence others (experience)
  • Ability to work in a team environment, across multiple departments (experience)
  • Capacity to synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical and medical information to effectively communicate medical and scientific information (experience)
  • Decision-making that impacts sub-function, project, or program success, guided by set strategy and priorities (experience)
  • 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. (experience)

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