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Neurocrine Biosciences

Develops and markets neurology-focused therapies

Executive Director - Brand, Vykat

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$261.8k - $357k/yr+ 35% target bonus + Equity-based long-term incentive program
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
San Diego, CA, USA
In Person
Growth & MarketingProduct Marketing
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a life science, business, or marketing/advertising and 17 or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry are required; marketing or advertising brand-strategy experience is preferred.
  • A master's degree or MBA and 15 or more years of similar experience are preferred.
  • Previous leadership experience is required.
  • Expert-level understanding of the brand development process is required.
  • Expertise in commercialization of new products, product launches, and building premium or aspirational product brands is required.
  • The ability to lead others in direct managerial and indirect team roles is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute plans, consistent messaging, and brand guidelines is required.
  • Expertise in developing and executing strategic marketing campaigns is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive long-term, enterprise-wide marketing efforts with measurable results is required.
  • Strong organizational and project development skills are required.
  • Proven leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to influence senior organizational levels and shape business outcomes, are required.
  • The role requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and company goals, as well as industry-leading knowledge supporting rare disease brands.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and authorize implementation of strategic plans for the commercialization team.
  • Drive implementation of new ideas and approaches to ensure successful commercialization of new products.
  • Develop and execute the brand's operational plan, including business planning, budgeting, strategy, and marketing communications.
  • Oversee development and implementation of tactical initiatives through subordinate managers and/or employees.
  • Assess complex, forward-looking business situations, evaluate fundamental issues, and provide direction for major functional areas.
  • Anticipate factors that could affect company strategies and its position in the field, and provide innovative solutions beyond existing approaches.
  • Provide senior management with guidance on brand issues and initiatives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the product, market, and treatment landscape.
  • Partner with strategic marketing, medical affairs, market access, sales, legal, regulatory, and other functions to align objectives and implement brand strategies.
  • Lead development and implementation of innovative healthcare professional and patient program platforms, including personal and non-personal programs and peer-to-peer healthcare professional education.
  • Drive creation of United States healthcare professional and consumer-facing print and digital materials for field use.
  • Use market trends, competitive environment, market insights, and research to develop proactive strategies, maximize brand potential, and guide growth and strategic direction.
  • Represent marketing on the brand promotional review committee; ensure timely review of promotional materials and compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical, and company guidelines.
  • Manage external agencies to execute marketing programs aligned with brand strategy.
  • Manage and control the brand operating budget.
  • Build relationships with thought leaders, advocacy groups, and local and national organizations to grow industry awareness.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulations, and laws.
  • Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in commercialization, product launches, and building product brands, preferably in marketing and/or advertising as a brand strategist.

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.