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Specialist, Clin Ops Strategy & Efficiency


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89800 - 123000
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciencesis a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological psychiatric endocrine and immunological disorders. The companys diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia chorea associated with Huntingtons disease classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome 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 more than 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 and follow the company onLinkedInX Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)


About the Role:
To support the integrated planning and tactical execution of clinical operations initiatives to improve processes and enhance efficiencies. Applies established practices data analysis and operational knowledge to implement process improvements and support technology-enabled solutions within defined scope.

Your Contributions (include but are not limited to):
  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements within defined procedures

  • Execute assigned process improvement activities to enhance clinical trial efficiency

  • Contribute to development and maintenance of process documentation and best practices

  • Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends

  • Generate reports and dashboards to support operational performance tracking

  • Provide insights and recommendations to the Manager and stakeholders based on data analysis

  • Build productive working relationships across teams

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Life Sciences or other related field and 2 years of experience in Pharma/Biotech OR

  • Masters degree in related field and some relevant experience

  • Strong ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks

  • Highly proficient computer skills (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint)

  • Understanding of clinical trial processes and GCP principles

  • Experience working with operational data reporting or analytics

  • Experience with Smartsheet Power BI Planisware or similar operational and project management tools

  • Familiarity with clinical systems e.g. CTMS and similar tools

  • Interest in or experience with AI-enabled tools to support analytics or process efficiency

  • Good knowledge of project based dashboards to communication to stakeholders

  • Familiar with automation tools to present information and data to appropriate audiences

  • Understands Neurocrines business objectives and developing understanding of Neurocrines services and customers

  • Comfortable with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • Strong computer skills

  • Good communications problem-solving analytical thinking skills

  • Detail oriented

  • Ability to meet deadlines

  • Good project management skills

  • Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to build successful relationships with internal experts/teams and other stakeholders

  • Flexible and able to work independently to manage work priorities and follow tasks through to completion

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging respect and empowerment 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 dont line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $89800.00-$123000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors such as primary work location complexity and responsibility of role job duties/requirements and relevant experience and addition this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% 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.

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Neurocrine Biosciences is dedicated to providing breakthrough treatments for patients in need with rare and under-addressed diseases.

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