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.
What We Do: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, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
Fantastic opportunity to be in the intersection of business and science as a key member of the R&D Finance team. Neurocrine Biosciences is looking for a driven and enthusiastic Finance business partner to support the Research and Development and Medical Affairs organizations. This position will play a key role in providing strategic financial advice to Neurocrine’s Program Teams and R&D Functions, enabling success through financial planning and data-driven decision-making. The Finance business partner will join an enthusiastic and growing FP&A team, adding value through analysis, reporting review and planning while working closely with senior leaders across the organization._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):Adds significant value to R&D pipeline programs and functions by creating and/or updating financial models and analyses that support decision-making and provide key insights to Senior Leaders and R&D project teams
Acts as a business partner for the assigned R&D organizations as an embedded resource to deliver financial and business planning analysis, reporting, and strategic insights and to provide continuous improvements in financial processes
Develops and reviews financial reports with the business, including monthly and quarterly financial reports and associated variance reporting to budget and prior periods
Partners with the assigned R&D organization to support financial planning efforts including full-year budget, long-range plan, and quarterly latest estimate process
Performs ad-hoc analyses as needed that lead to actionable recommendations for the business (e.g., analyze capital requirements, depreciation expenditure, return on investment)
Monitors and provides monthly expense analyses on complex projects/problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of tangible and intangible variables
Collaborates with cross-functional business partners and teams within R&D, Medical Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting
Challenges and develops current process and methodologies and pushes for improvement
Performs other functions and projects as assigned by the Senior Management
May work on other project that are specific to the assigned organization
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:BS/BA degree in finance, accounting or related field and 8+ years of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience within biopharma organization preferred. FP&A systems experience OR
Master’s degree or MBA preferred and 6+ years of related experience
Has knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines
Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred
R&D and/or drug development Finance experience a plus
Interested in R&D, drug development and making an impact on patients’ lives
Works to improve tools and processes within functional area
Develops reputation inside the company as it relates to area of expertise
Ability to work as part of multiple cross-functional teams
Exhibits leadership skill and ability, typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
Excellent computer skills
Sees broader picture, impact on multiple departments/divisions
Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Excellent project management skills
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with company and functional leadership
FP&A systems expertise
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to bridge communication gaps between finance and non-finance communities
Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
Process improvement mindset, self-motivated and self-directed
US GAAP knowledge
Must be computer proficient including advanced user level of Microsoft Excel
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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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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $117,300.00-$170,050.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.