Sr. Corporate Counsel

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 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 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 , and follow the company on Linked In, X and Facebook. (
* in collaboration with Abb Vie)

Addresses a broad array of legal matters to support the Company’s Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Research, Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, Business Development, Alliance Management and/or general administrative departments. Works closely with other members of the Legal Department and their respective clients to address legal issues across several disciplines. Counsels clients and drafts and negotiates complex life sciences arrangements. Advises and trains business clients on contract requirements.

• Provides clear and business-savvy legal advice and risk guidance to business partners, key stakeholders related to one or more of the following:

  • Commercial activities including review of promotional materials, marketing strategies, salesforce initiatives, market access issues.

  • Multiple activities related to Commercial and compliance with specific legislation (Anti
    - Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act)

  • The company’s Research, Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing/CMC, Medical Affairs and general administrative departments through all phases of drug research, development, and clinical matters.

  • Public company reporting and compliance, including SEC rules and regulations and NASDAQ listing standards; advising on corporate governance and disclosure matters; routine counseling on corporate issues including close interaction with executive management.

  • Variety of activities such as licensing and research collaborations, pre-clinical and clinical matters, CMC (supply, manufacture, and quality issues), and other matters, including contract/deal negotiation and post-execution implementation

  • The company's employee option programs and stock purchase programs

• Drafts, negotiates, and advises clients on a broad range of legal and contractual matters to support the Company’s business, including but not limited to:

  • Clinical trial agreements, informed consent documents, research agreements, clinical supply agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality, nondisclosure agreements, distribution agreements, payor agreements and drug pricing matters.

• May, in conjunction with Human Resources and finance, provide legal support the company's employee option programs and stock purchase programs

• Interacts closely with clients and third-party vendors to understand business requirements and ensure that contractual terms are consistent with the Company’s priorities.

• May draft and manage template legal documents.

• Acts as advisor on legal issues involving the organization’s government and regulatory compliance.

• Reviews legal data and advises organization on appropriate legal action to be taken.

• Coordinates legal matters handled by,…