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 1, 2006
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (858) 617-7600
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement
On February 1, 2006 Robert Little, former Senior Vice President
Commercial Operations resigned his position with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (the “Company”) to pursue
other interests. Mr. Little had an employment agreement dated June 16, 2003 with the Registrant that provided an annual
base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus and equity awards as
determined by the Board of Directors. The employment agreement
terminated upon Mr. Little’s resignation. However, in connection with his resignation,
Mr. Little and the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement dated February 1, 2006 pursuant to which Mr. Little
has agreed to provide consulting services supporting the Company’s commercial operations through the end of 2006.