Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported): February 15, 2005

NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   0-22705   33-0525145
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation or
organization) 		  (Commission File
Number) 		  (IRS Employer Identification No.)
         
12790 El Camino Real
   92130
(Address of principal executive offices)
   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (858) 617-7600

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

     On February 15, 2005, director Lawrence Steinman M.D. announced that he would not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. at the 2005 annual meeting. Dr. Steinman will continue as a scientific consultant to the Company, specifically involved in Neurocrine’s Phase II altered peptide ligand programs in type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

         
Dated: February 17, 2005  NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
 		  
  /s/ PAUL W. HAWRAN    
  Paul W. Hawran   
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 

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