Sr. Principal Specialist, Environmental Management

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 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)

The Sr Principal Specialist Environmental Management serves as the organizations functional-area expert in environmental compliance and hazardous waste management. The role develops leads and continually advances enterprise environmental programs systems policies standards and governance frameworks that support compliance with applicable local state and federal regulations while championing Neurocrines strategic business objectives.

Operating independently this role partners across Research & Development Operations Facilities Corporate Functions and external regulatory agencies to anticipate environmental risks interpret emerging regulatory and industry trends and develop scalable enterprise-level solutions. The Sr Principal Specialist Environmental Management leads high-impact complex environmental initiatives advises senior leaders on complex regulatory and risk matters influences environmental strategy and resource decisions and serves as the organizations primary technical authority for environmental management.


The role also develops environmental standards tools training frameworks and knowledge requirements; represents Neurocrine in interactions with regulatory agencies and external technical partners; and mentors colleagues to strengthen environmental capability and consistency across the organization.

• Interpret complex and evolving environmental regulations and industry standards and translate them into practical scalable business solutions that protect people and the advise site leadership senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams on environmental compliance hazardous materials waste management radiation safety and process risk applying advanced judgment to resolve significant and non-routine compliance challenges

• Develop and lead environmental permitting strategy and compliance governance across appliable sites anticipating regulatory changes assessing enterprise impact and establishing consistent standards and scalable permitting practices across the organization

• Serve as the organizations technical authority for environmental compliance and environmental management systems advising senior leaders project teams and cross-functional stakeholders on regulatory strategy enterprise risk mitigation and environmental program implementation

• Lead enterprise environmental compliance assessments risk evaluations and trend analyses to identify systemic issues assess upstream and downstream impacts and recommend corrective preventive and strategic improvements. Lead the development of and technical review of product or project-specific Environmental Safety Plans for complex or high-impact programs and projects

• Lead the interpretation and application of local state and federal environmental safety standards and regulations across complex programs and operations. Identify emerging risks and compliance gaps align stakeholders on appropriate solutions and drive implementation of sustainable corrective and preventive actions

• Develop and govern the enterprise Environmental Safety Training program including strategy standards curricula and knowledge requirements. Lead delivery of high-risk complex or leadership-level training and enable consistent implementation through appropriate internal partners

• Provide technical leadership for significant environmental incidents and regulatory events directing complex investigations root-cause analyses regulatory response strategies and enterprise corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence and organizational risk

• Build and leverage strong partnerships with senior leaders across Operations Facilities Research Engineering Procurement Quality and Legal and other functions to proactively manage environmental risk and integrate environmental compliance into business planning

• Provide environmental subject matter expertise and strategic guidance to related EHS programs where environmental hazardous materials waste permitting or regulatory considerations intersect with broader operational risk

• Independently resolve complex environmental and regulatory challenges associated with research development clinical laboratory and operational activities engaging functional leadership or legal counsel when matters carry significant enterprise regulatory or reputational risk

• Provide environmental and regulatory expertise for chemical operations and process-safety-related activities evaluating complex risks and recommending controls standards and improvements that support compliant and sustainable operations.

• Lead or provide expert review of environmental risk assessments for significant new processes projects technologies and equipment including evaluation of waste streams permitting requirements chemical storage environmental controls and long-term compliance implications. Drive the strategic roadmap to enable ISO 14001 Environmental Management System establishing scalable processes and best practices adopted across multiple functions

• Lead onsite Emergency Response Procedures planning activities tabletop exercises and Operational Excellence initiatives; may facilitate designated activities in partnership with the Director Global EH&S

• Design and lead targeted training and coaching programs that strengthen employee understanding of Environmental Safety requirements safe work practices and safety leadership behaviors

• Establish and govern strategic partnerships with environmental consultants and regulatory service providers ensuring technical quality regulatory compliance cost effectiveness and driving continuous improvement through vendor governance

• Monitor and control employee exposure to radiation chemical and biological hazards

• Oversees management of company personal protective equipment (PPE) and other similar programs maintaining inventory and operation of safety equipment including calibrating detection equipment

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced EHS and business colleagues strengthening organizational capability and consistent application of environmental requirements

• Other duties as assigned

• BS/BA degree in a environmental science environmental engineering chemistry biology occupational health and safety or a related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience in the environmental health and safety field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience/training may be considered OR

• Masters degree in a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience

• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification DOT hazardous materials certification and IATA dangerous goods certification preferred or ability to obtain applicable certifications within 90 days of hire

• Experience in pharmaceutical biotechnology research laboratory manufacturing or another highly regulated environment strongly preferred

• Deep expertise in applicable federal state and local environmental regulations and standards including hazardous waste management hazardous materials handling environmental permitting and compliance reporting

• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise leading environmental compliance programs within research laboratory manufacturing and/or biotechnology environments

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex and evolving regulations enforcement expectations permits and technical guidance; assess business impact; and translate requirements into scalable policies standards controls and training

• Proven ability to independently lead multiple complex cross-functional programs and priorities with significant regulatory risk resource requirements and organizational visibility

• Demonstrated ability to identify systemic and emerging environmental risks evaluate enterprise impacts and influence senior stakeholders to implement effective corrective preventive and strategic solutions

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex environmental and compliance data identify material trends and risk indicators and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders

• Proficiency with environmental management regulatory reporting data analytics and compliance tracking systems; ability to establish metrics and tools that support governance and leadership decision-making

• Extensive experience developing and governing hazardous waste management programs including waste characterization storage contingency planning shipping vendor oversight and regulatory documentation

• Proven experience leading complex environmental permitting agency interaction inspection readiness and compliance governance programs across multiple operations or sites

• Advanced written verbal presentation consultation and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory matters to executive regulatory and cross-functional audiences

• Valid drivers license and ability to drive company vehicles

• Demonstrates broad business and functional expertise and applies an understanding of Neurocrines business objectives operations and risk profile to shape environmental priorities and solutions

• Anticipates regulatory industry and business trends and translates them into practical recommendations standards tools and program improvements

• Applies advanced analytical thinking and sound judgment to significant complex and ambiguous issues involving regulatory operational financial and reputational considerations

• Operates independently and exercises substantial latitude in determining methods approaches and solutions for new or special assignments

• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to senior leaders regulatory agencies technical audiences and nontechnical stakeholders

• Influences decisions across functions by anticipating objections presenting risk-based options and building alignment around enterprise solutions

• Adapts to changing priorities and business needs while maintaining a high level of quality and customer service. Leads large and multiple cross-functional initiatives with high complexity risk and organizational impact

• Develops standards governance practices tools and knowledge requirements that improve consistency and effectiveness across the organization

• Balances detailed technical analysis with a broad understanding of upstream downstream and long-term organizational impact

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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 $148500.00-$203000.00. 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 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.