Alliances Management Specialist

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity program

Health benefits

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego seeks an Alliance Management professional to support cross-functional alliances from early development through commercialization. You will help coordinate schedules, governance materials, and communications to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires a BS/BA or MS with pharma alliance experience, strong project management, and the ability to work with R&D, Legal, Regulatory, and Finance teams. A collaborative mindset and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a scientific or business field and 2+ years of experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical scientific or alliance management-based role OR Master’s Degree in a scientific or business field and some similar experience as noted above
• Demonstrated functional expertise working in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry role with expertise in a scientific discipline, business development, or alliance management function
• Experience working on a cross-functional team
• Experience working with contracts and knowledge of legal terminology
• Working knowledge of small molecule and biologics drug discovery and development
• Experience collaborating with global teams
• Basic understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotechnology basics including the drug development process, regulatory aspects, and cross-functional roles
• High attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Demonstrated success working with PowerPoint, Excel, and the Microsoft suite
• Easily adapts to a variety of technology and collaboration tools
• Ability to work as part of a team both as a contributor and as a leader
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Comfortable handling complex relationships and resolving conflict
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate proactively when delays occur
• Good project management skills

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs alliance support including cross-functional coordination, scheduling, reporting, and tracking
• Provide governance and meeting support such as preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and working with cross-functional teams to compile governance presentations
• Serve as a point of contact for routine alliance communications
• Assist with tracking contractual milestones and monitoring contractual obligations
• Coordinate with internal teams such as R&D, Legal, Finance, Clinical, Regulatory, and CMC to support alliance activities
• Track action items and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure completion
• Maintain alliance related trackers and dashboards
• Support preparation of alliance status updates and reports
• Escalate risks, delays, or issues to senior alliance leaders
• Assist with communication of priorities and strategies to alliance governance committee(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Governance support

Communication skills

Contract knowledge

PowerPoint

Excel

Project management

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA in science or business

Master's degree in science or business

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is 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 company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's 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 neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role: Primarily provides routine Alliance Management support including the logistical, administrative, and process related activities for alliances spanning new business development transactions to existing strategic alliances in early development through commercialization. Provides support to ensure that alliances run smoothly and related projects progress and meet pre-defined objectives and timelines.

Your Contributions

• Under general supervision, performs alliance support including cross-functional coordination, scheduling, reporting, and tracking
• Provide governance and meeting support such as preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and working with cross-functional teams to compile governance presentations
• Serve as a point of contact for routine alliance communications
• Assist with tracking contractual milestones and monitoring contractual obligations
• Coordinate with internal teams such as R&D, Legal, Finance, Clinical, Regulatory, and CMC to support alliance activities
• Track action items and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure completion
• Maintain alliance related trackers and dashboards
• Support preparation of alliance status updates and reports
• Escalate risks, delays, or issues to senior alliance leaders
• Assist with communication of priorities and strategies to alliance governance committee(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in a scientific or business field and 2+ years of experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical scientific or alliance management-based role OR Master’s Degree in a scientific or business field and some similar experience as noted above
• Demonstrated functional expertise working in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry role with expertise in a scientific discipline, business development, or alliance management function
• Experience working on a cross-functional team
• Experience working with contracts and knowledge of legal terminology
• Working knowledge of small molecule and biologics drug discovery and development
• Experience collaborating with global teams
• Basic understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotechnology basics including the drug development process, regulatory aspects, and cross-functional roles
• High attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Demonstrated success working with PowerPoint, Excel, and the Microsoft suite
• Easily adapts to a variety of technology and collaboration tools
• Ability to work as part of a team both as a contributor and as a leader
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Comfortable handling complex relationships and resolving conflict
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate proactively when delays occur
• Good project management skills

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $81,000.00-$111,000.00.
• In 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.
• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

We are a top place to work. Neurocrine Biosciences was named one of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Biopharma™ 2025. We were also named a Great Place to Work® Certified company. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Our Values

• PASSION: We are driven and love what we do. We are committed to our goals and to making a difference.
• INTEGRITY: We do the right thing for patients and our community. We take accountability. We speak up.
• COLLABORATION: We trust one another. We are inclusive. We are respectful. We are transparent. Together we succeed.
• INNOVATION: We seek and create optimal solutions.
• TENACITY: We do not quit. We adapt. We accomplish what others cannot.

Come join our team during this exciting time of growth and opportunities!