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 patients with 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)
At Neurocrine, strong leadership drives both business results and team success. We look for leaders who think strategically, anticipate what's ahead and set clear direction, while building and empowering high-performing teams. Successful leaders foster an environment where people are motivated to do their best work and deliver meaningful, measurable impact through sound decision-making and accountability.
About the Role:
The Senior Director, Patient Marketing will lead the strategic vision, investment, and execution of all direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing efforts across the Ingrezza business, with primary accountability for ~$150M in annual media investment spanning Linear TV, Streaming, Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, Digital Display, and owned patient engagement channels (CRM/email).
This role serves as the leader for patient demand generation-owning end-to-end DTC strategy including audience segmentation, channel mix optimization, media buying, creative production, and performance analytics. The Sr. Director will build and scale a best-in-class, data-driven DTC engine that drives patient awareness, engagement, and brand growth, while ensuring full alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate objectives.
Building on existing brand leadership expectations, this role expands scope to lead brand-specific (Ingrezza) DTC media investment strategy, advanced analytics, and integrated patient activation across channels.
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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
DTC Strategy & Leadership
Own the DTC strategy driving patient acquisition, education, and activation at scale
Lead long-range planning for patient marketing for the Ingrezza brand, including brand-level prioritization, investment allocation, and ROI optimization
Serve as the senior subject matter expert in DTC marketing, including Linear TV, CTV/Streaming, and digital performance media
Partner with Omnichannel team to translate business objectives into integrated, omnichannel patient journeys across awareness, consideration, and conversion
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing key business and investment decisions, shaping brand and commercialization strategy through patient-centric insights and DTC performance data
Media Investment & Channel Leadership (~$150M Budget)
Direct and optimize ~$150M in annual media spend across:
Linear TV (national & local broadcast/cable buying)
Streaming / Connected TV (OTT platforms)
Paid Search (Google/Bing)
Programmatic display & video
Lead agency partnerships for media planning and buying, ensuring best-in-class negotiation, placement strategy, and efficiency
Establish KPI frameworks (reach, frequency, GRPs, CPA, ROI, patient starts) and continuously optimize channel mix
Oversee advanced attribution modeling and marketing mix modeling (MMM) to inform investment decisions
TV Media Buying & Creative Production Leadership
Provide strategic oversight of national TV media buying strategy, including upfronts, scatter market, and audience targeting approaches
Lead development of high-impact DTC creative across video, digital, and integrated campaigns
Partner with creative agencies to ensure production of compelling, compliant, and performance-driven content
Ensure creative effectiveness through testing frameworks (A/B, multivariate, copy testing, brand lift studies)
Align messaging across channels while tailoring execution for platform-specific performance
Data, Analytics & Performance Optimization
Build and scale a performance-driven marketing organization leveraging real-time data and insights
Implement advanced measurement frameworks including:
Multi-touch attribution (MTA)
Marketing mix modeling (MMM)
Drive continuous optimization of campaigns based on data insights, audience segmentation, and behavioral trends
Partner with Commercial Operations and Analytics teams to unlock actionable insights and predictive modeling
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as a key member of the Brand Leadership Team, influencing brand and cross-functional strategy by embedding patient-centric, data-driven DTC insights into commercialization planning
Partner with Market Access, Sales, Medical, Legal, and Regulatory teams to ensure aligned and compliant execution
Serve as the DTC lead on promotional review committees, ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards
Collaborate with advocacy groups and patient communities to strengthen engagement strategies
Represent Neurocrine externally, as appropriate, in DTC marketing, media, and patient engagement forums to build thought leadership and bring forward industry best practices
Team & Agency Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing patient marketing team, including 3 direct reports (Associate Director, Senior Manager, and one additional role to be defined), while continuing to evolve team structure to support DTC growth
Oversee external agencies across media, creative, production, and analytics
Establish clear governance models, performance expectations, and accountability across partners
Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement
Provide leadership through both direct reports and agency partners, establishing clear accountability, development, and performance standards
Requirements:
BS/BA degree in scientific or business discipline and 14+ years of relevant commercial, marketing, sales, or brand leadership experience, including 7+ years of senior leadership experience leading teams, cross-functional initiatives, and/or significant agency partnerships. OR
Master's or MBA degree preferred and 12+ years of related experience OR
PhD and 10+ years of related experience
Extensive previous managerial experiences also required
Leadership & Expertise
Recognized leader in DTC marketing with deep expertise in large-scale media investment, particularly TV and omnichannel ecosystems
Proven track record managing $100M+ media budgets with measurable business impact
Extensive experience leading national TV media buying and integrated campaign execution
Strong understanding of creative development and production processes for DTC campaigns
Technical & Strategic Capabilities
Expertise in:
Linear TV and CTV/OTT ecosystems
Digital performance marketing (search, programmatic, social)
Media planning, buying, and optimization
Marketing analytics, attribution, and ROI measurement
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies
Strong commercial acumen and ability to link marketing investment to business outcomes
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Neurocrine 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.
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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $233,400.00-$318,000.00. 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 35% 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.