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Andrew Ratz, Ph.D., Joins Neurocrine Biosciences as Senior Vice President of Drug Development, Delivery and Device

1. Andrew Ratz, Ph.D., joins Neurocrine as Senior VP of Drug Development. 2. He has 28 years of experience at Eli Lilly, enhancing R&D leadership. 3. Neurocrine is transforming its R&D to address greater patient needs. 4. Dr. Ratz is excited to innovate and improve patient lives through science.

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The addition of a seasoned leader like Dr. Ratz suggests enhanced R&D capabilities, building investor confidence. Similar leadership changes at companies like Insmed have resulted in positive market reactions.

How important is it?

This leadership change could directly influence Neurocrine's research and future product pipeline, impacting overall company performance.

Why Long Term?

As Ratz implements changes, benefits may materialize over time. Instances like biopharmaceutical firms navigating product pipelines show prolonged positive effects post-leadership adjustments.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced that Andrew Ratz, Ph.D., has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Drug Development, Delivery and Device. In this role, Dr. Ratz will lead the continued transformation of Neurocrine's Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls organization to meet the needs of the company's growing research and development portfolio. Andrew Ratz, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Drug Development, Delivery and Device at Neurocrine Biosciences. Dr. Ratz joins Neurocrine after a 28-year career at Eli Lilly and Company, where he contributed to the development and successful registration of more than 25 products across multiple therapeutic areas and molecule modalities. Most recently, he served as Lilly's Senior Vice President and Head of the Drug Delivery, Device and Connected Solutions organization. He led the integrated design and development of devices, drug-device combination products, and packaging systems for both the biotech and small molecule portfolios. Prior to that, Dr. Ratz was Senior Director of Process Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Head of Global Outsourcing for Lilly's small molecule portfolio. "Andy brings unparalleled leadership and experience to Neurocrine's R&D team," Neurocrine Biosciences Chief Scientific Officer Jude Onyia, Ph.D., said. "He joins at a critical and exciting time for the company as we seek to discover and develop the next generation of treatments for patients with great needs." "My love of science, coupled with a passion for helping people, has always driven my professional journey," Dr. Ratz said. "The opportunity to be part of Neurocrine, where innovation meets a commitment to improving lives, is truly inspiring. I am excited to contribute to the groundbreaking work being done here and to make a lasting impact on patients' lives through science and discovery."Dr. Ratz received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Indiana University and earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University.About Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. 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 neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)The NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES Logo Lockup and YOU DESERVE BRAVE SCIENCE are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. SOURCE Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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