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Neurocrine Biosciences

Develops and markets neurology-focused therapies

Executive Director - Regulatory Strategy

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Allschwil, Switzerland
Hybrid
Biology & BiotechRegulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)

About the job

Requirements
  • A BS/BA degree in a life science and a BS/BA degree, plus 17 or more years of relevant biopharma and/or regulatory experience, including previous leadership experience; alternatively, a PhD and 12 or more years of related experience. A Master's degree is preferred with 15 or more years of related experience.
  • Broad experience and expertise directing a regulatory team in navigating regulatory strategy considerations for a diverse array of complex programs; ex-US CTA experience is required.
  • Expert-level knowledge of the regulatory and therapeutic-area environment, including advising regulatory teams on recommended actions in response to changes in the environment.
  • Ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus, present a compelling case for ideas, negotiate persuasively, and address disagreements constructively.
  • Effective people-management skills to mentor, motivate, and influence staff to achieve goals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying information to audiences with a wide range of sophistication.
  • Prior US marketing application filing experience is required.
Responsibilities
  • Drive development and execution of regulatory strategies and strengthen organizational capabilities and readiness to deliver on business priorities and long-term growth.
  • Represent regulatory strategy at therapeutic-area and Development & Market Strategy Team levels, in enterprise governance forums, and in corporate initiatives.
  • Provide strategic regulatory oversight and hands-on execution for programs from early phase through post-marketing, including leadership of marketing authorization applications to EMA, Swissmedic, and MHRA.
  • Guide teams and senior management on complex regulatory issues and explain the benefits and risks of different regulatory strategies.
  • Develop and maintain productive external relationships with regulators and peers at other companies to advance company interests.
  • Consult on regulatory research conducted by other team members and advise on further areas of inquiry.
  • Translate regulatory requirements into strategy and business opportunity.
  • Develop and mentor high-performing teams and future leaders, fostering accountability, innovation, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Champion ethical professional behavior and create conditions for a productive and respectful work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Cultivate the workforce through hiring, promotion, and staff development aligned with current and emerging talent needs.

About the company

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Neurocrine Biosciences

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Neurocrine Biosciences develops and commercializes medicines for neurological and endocrine diseases. Its work centers on discovering and developing treatments, with INGREZZA (valbenazine) approved to treat adults with tardive dyskinesia and a pipeline of other drug candidates in various clinical stages. The company earns revenue from sales of approved medicines and from milestones and royalties from collaborations with partners. By focusing on both neurological and endocrine conditions, Neurocrine targets patients and healthcare professionals seeking therapies for conditions such as tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, and endometriosis. Its main goal is to bring therapies to market through development and commercialization, supported by ongoing research across its clinical programs to address unmet medical needs in these areas.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue jumped 39.5% to $959 million, beating estimates.
  • Neurocrine raised 2026 INGREZZA guidance to $2.825 billion-$2.875 billion after strong prescriptions.
  • NBIP-1968 entered Phase 1 in August 2026, giving Neurocrine obesity upside.

What critics are saying

  • INGREZZA faces Zydus generic litigation after the March 2025 ANDA challenge.
  • DOJ requested INGREZZA sales documents in August 2025, threatening fines or restrictions.
  • VYKAT XR drew safety alarms in August 2026 after reported deaths and hospitalizations.

What makes Neurocrine Biosciences unique

  • INGREZZA led Neurocrine's CNS franchise, with Q2 2026 sales of $716 million.
  • CRENESSITY delivered $184 million in Q2 2026, validating Neurocrine's endocrinology expansion.
  • Soleno acquisition added VYKAT XR, the only approved PWS hyperphagia therapy, in May 2026.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

Contract Pharma
Sep 29th, 2026
Neurocrine Biosciences welcomes back Eiry Roberts as Chief Medical Officer.

Neurocrine Biosciences welcomes back Eiry Roberts as Chief Medical Officer. September 29, 2026 Content Marketing Editor Why This Matters: See our coverage of other industry executive team appointments and promotions here. Neurocrine Biosciences named Eiry Roberts, MD, Chief Medical Officer, returning Roberts to a post she held from 2018 to 2025. Roberts had remained linked with Neurocrine in the intervening time as a Strategic Advisor. Resulting from this appointment, Sanjay Keswani, MD, is departing Neurocrine by mutual agreement. Chief Medical Officer's resume. During her previous tenure, Roberts led indication expansion efforts for Ingrezza (valbenazine). She also spearheaded the development program that led to U.S. FDA approval of Crenessity (crinecerfont). Before joining Neurocrine, Roberts spent 26 years at Eli Lilly and Company, most notably as Vice President, Research and Development. Roberts served on the Board of Directors of Amicus Therapeutics prior to its April 2026 acquisition by BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of Bausch Health Companies. Her new appointment as CMO at Neurocrine takes effect immediately. New meets familiar at Neurocrine. "I'm honored to assume the Chief Medical Officer role again and contribute to our mission of relieving suffering," Roberts said. "Having remained closely connected to the company as a Strategic Advisor, I am excited about the opportunities ahead. I look forward to building on the teams' progress, advancing the portfolio, and ultimately delivering meaningful benefits for patients." "We're pleased to welcome Eiry back to the Chief Medical Officer role," Neurocrine President and CEO Kyle Gano, PhD, said. "Her deep knowledge of Neurocrine, our pipeline, and our clinical development programs provides strong continuity... Eiry's experience with our portfolio positions her well to lead our clinical development efforts. I look forward to working closely with her once again." Add us as a preferred source on Google. Get the latest Contract Pharma news, insights and analysis in your Google Search and AI experiences.

PR Newswire
Sep 28th, 2026
Neurocrine Biosciences reappoints Eiry Roberts as chief medical officer

Neurocrine Biosciences has reappointed Eiry W. Roberts, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately. Dr Roberts previously held the CMO position from 2018 to 2025 and has since served as a strategic adviser to the company. During her earlier tenure, Dr Roberts led indication-expansion efforts for INGREZZA and the crinecerfont development programme that resulted in FDA approval of CRENESSITY. Before joining Neurocrine in 2018, she spent 26 years at Eli Lilly and Company in senior research and development roles. By mutual agreement, Sanjay Keswani, M.D., will depart the company. CEO Kyle W. Gano noted that Dr Roberts' knowledge of Neurocrine's pipeline positions her well to lead clinical development efforts as the company advances multiple late-stage programmes.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Sep 20th, 2026
8-K

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

InfoMed News
Aug 7th, 2026
Neurocrine Biosciences announces initiation of Phase 1 clinical study evaluating NBIP-'1968, a glp-1/gip/glucagon receptor triple agonist.

Neurocrine Biosciences announces initiation of Phase 1 clinical study evaluating NBIP-'1968, a glp-1/gip/glucagon receptor triple agonist. Initiation of study marks an important milestone in advancing Neurocrine's obesity portfolio and investigational metabolic disease pipeline Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced the initiation of a Phase 1 first-in-human clinical study evaluating the safety and tolerability of NBIP-'1968, an investigational GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor triple agonist being developed as a therapy for obesity. "Obesity is a complex chronic disease driven by multiple biological pathways, underscoring the need for additional treatment options," said Sanjay Keswani, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Neurocrine Biosciences. "NBIP-'1968 is designed to engage three complementary metabolic mechanisms, reflecting our commitment to exploring multiple scientific approaches to obesity." The Phase 1 study initially will evaluate the safety and tolerability of single ascending doses of NBIP-'1968 in adult participants across a range of body mass index categories, including overweight and obese. Innovations in treatment by Neurocrine bioscience. NBIP-'1968 is an internally discovered, investigational long-acting triple agonist designed for once-weekly subcutaneous administration. It targets the receptors for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon to influence metabolic pathways involved in appetite regulation, energy balance and glycemic control. NBIP-'1968 was designed with balanced glucagon receptor activity to optimize the potential metabolic benefits of glucagon receptor activation while supporting tolerability. Neurocrine is developing NBIP-'1968 as part of a broader obesity portfolio that includes NBIP-'2118, an investigational corticotropin-releasing factor type 2 receptor agonist currently in Phase 1 development. NBIP-'1968 is intended for use in a fixed-dose combination with NBIP-'2118. The company's obesity research also includes earlier-stage programs designed to explore complementary mechanisms and extended dosing intervals. "Advancing NBIP-'1968 into the clinic marks another important step in building our obesity portfolio," said Jude Onyia, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Neurocrine Biosciences. "Our strategy is to explore complementary and differentiated mechanisms that may improve weight loss, preserve lean mass and ultimately address the diverse needs of people living with obesity." About Obesity Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by excess body fat and is associated with serious health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis/fatty liver disease, certain cancers and osteoarthritis. It is driven by complex biological, environmental, and genetic factors - not simply lifestyle or willpower. Obesity has reached epidemic levels worldwide, affecting a significant proportion of adults and placing a substantial burden on public health systems. Despite recent advances in treatment, there remains a need for additional therapies that support safe, effective and sustainable long-term weight management. Current therapies can have challenges with respect to gastrointestinal tolerability, dose titration, and muscle loss. More news. August 7, 2026 August 6, 2026

Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
Neurocrine Q2 revenue jumps 40% to $959M, beating estimates by 6%

Neurocrine Biosciences reported revenue of $959 million for the quarter ended June 2026, marking a 39.5% year-on-year increase. The figure surpassed the consensus estimate of $901.54 million by 6.37%. Earnings per share came in at $2.85, up from $1.06 a year earlier and beating the consensus estimate of $2.26 by 26.11%. Product sales reached $954.3 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $881.08 million. INGREZZA sales totalled $716 million, above the $628.59 million forecast, whilst CRENESSITY generated $184 million against an estimated $170.78 million. Collaboration revenue came in at $4.7 million, below the $6.02 million estimate and down 14.6% year-on-year. Shares rose 7.8% over the past month.