Maria Barrera
Senior Program Manager | 12+ Years in Pharma R&D | IND & NDA Approvals | Rare Disease Commercialization | Regulatory, Quality & Supply Chain | Personal Branding Expert | Authentic Storyteller & Soul Writer
- Role
- Senior Manager Commercial Program Management at Neurocrine Biosciences
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maria Barrera
I am a Senior Program Manager with over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D. I specialize in IND (Oncology), NDA approvals, and the global commercialization of rare disease therapies. My journey began as a research and development scientist in pharmacology, where I developed a strong scientific foundation that now informs my strategic leadership in drug development and commercialization.With an MBA in Project Management, I bring a structured, results-driven approach to program management, regulatory affairs, quality, technical operations, and supply chain. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and ensuring seamless execution from early development through commercialization. My expertise lies in bridging science and strategy, transforming high-level goals into actionable plans that drive success.Beyond program execution, mentorship and leadership development are core to my professional philosophy. I am passionate about coaching and empowering teams, fostering a culture of growth, and developing future industry leaders. I thrive in environments where I can mentor, build high-performing teams, and create frameworks that enable continuous learning and professional development.I am driven by the impact of bringing life-changing therapies to patients and optimizing drug development strategies for maximum efficiency and success. If you’re looking for a strategic leader, mentor, and problem solver who can drive execution while developing talent, let’s connect!My Gallup StrengthsQuest™ Top 5 Strengths:1. Includer2. Harmony 3. Achiever 4. Restorative 5. Learner
Experience
Senior Manager Commercial Program Management
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
UC San Diego
Bachelor’s Degree, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
2011 — 2015
Point Loma Nazarene University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
2019 — 2021
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