Executive Director, Systems Assurance (Validation)

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, but few options.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. 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, 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, visitneurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

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Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and execute the overall vision, strategy, and roadmap for Software Quality Assurance and Release Management across multiple software products

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of QA managers in validation and compliance

• Build and promote a culture of continuous improvement in software quality, testing methodologies, and process automation

• Provide leadership in establishing QA best practices, tools, and processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency in a fast-paced environment

Quality Assurance:

• Own the entire software QA lifecycle, from test strategy planning to execution, bug tracking, and final quality sign-offs

• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across all software products supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing, including functional, regression, performance, security, and scalability testing

• Implement and oversee automation testing frameworks and tools to increase the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of software testing

• Monitor and report key quality metrics to drive actionable insights and improvements

• Apply the FDA's new CSA guidelines to reduce documentation burdens while maintaining product quality and safety

• Conduct rigorous and ongoing data evaluation to ensure compliance without overdocumentation

Release Management:

• Oversee the release lifecycle from planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing software releases across multiple products

• Develop and implement robust release processes to ensure timely and smooth delivery of software updates and releases to production environments

• Collaborate closely with IT to ensure seamless integration of QA and release activities with infrastructure and system operations

• Drive incident management processes related to software defects and releases, ensuring fast resolution and effective communication to stakeholders

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with System Owners/Managers and IT teams to ensure that QA and release management processes align with product roadmaps and organizational goals

• Act as a key point of contact for customer support, product teams, and other stakeholders to provide visibility into quality status, issue resolution, and release timelines

• Champion a customer-first mindset, ensuring that product releases meet high standards of quality, reliability, and performance

Innovation and Best Practices:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in QA tools, testing methodologies, and release management practices

• Foster a culture of innovation by introducing cutting-edge technologies and approaches to software quality, testing automation, and release processes

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology field or Computer Science Engineering

• 15+ yearsof experience in software quality assurance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles

• Proven experience in leading large-scale, complex software QA and release management initiatives

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (manual and automated), tools, frameworks, and processes

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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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