Compliance Counsel, Corporate and Shared Services Business Partner

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences seeks a Compliance Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor supporting corporate functions. You will deliver practical compliance guidance, integrate ethics requirements into business processes, and conduct training tailored to roles and risk areas.

You will monitor adherence and collaborate with senior leadership on remediation strategies. The role emphasizes strategic business partnership, independent risk assessment, and ongoing education across HR, Finance, Clinical Ops,

Qualifications

• JD degree with 6+ years in legal or healthcare compliance.
• Active license to practice law in any US state.
• Knowledge of healthcare fraud/abuse laws, trade compliance, GCP/GMP, and related regs.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused compliance advice.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, practical compliance advice and risk guidance to commercial and medical partners.
• Advises on corporate activities across HR, Finance, Clinical Ops, Communications, and other shared functions.
• Partners with internal stakeholders as a day-to-day Compliance business partner.
• Independently assesses high-risk matters and escalates as needed.
• Monitors and coaches on risk-based remediation and training programs.
• Develops and delivers compliance training and guidance for diverse roles.

Skills

Compliance advisory

Cross-functional partnership

Risk assessment

Training & communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law (US)

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: The Compliance Counsel serves as a compliance advisor and business partner supporting the company’s corporate and shared service functions. The role provides strategic and practical counsel on complex compliance matters within defined areas of responsibility. Delivers practical, business-oriented compliance advice; integrates compliance and ethics requirements into business processes; develops and delivers training, communications, and guidance tailored to employee roles, risk areas, and business needs; and conducts monitoring to evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, controls, partnering with senior Compliance and Legal leadership as appropriate.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Compliance Advice & Execution: Provides clear, practical compliance advice and risk guidance to commercial and medical business partners on complex matters within assigned franchise
• Advises on corporate activities and functions, including Clinical Operations, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, Corporate Communications, Patient Advocacy (pipeline), Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Trade Compliance, Quality, and other non-commercial functions. Commercial and Medical activities, including HCP/HCO interactions, peer-to-peer speaker programs
• Business Partnership: Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provides responsive compliance support. Serves as a day-to-day Compliance business partner for assigned function and builds strong relationships with corporate business partners.
• Independent Assessment: Independently assesses complex and high-risk matters and engages senior Compliance or Legal leadership when issues have significant enterprise, precedent-setting, strategic, or reputational implications.
• Monitoring, Coaching & Remediation: Identifies risk-based monitoring priorities and conducts monitoring activities for assigned business functions. Provides timely coaching and feedback based on observations and partners with stakeholders on appropriate remediation and follow-up.
• Compliance & Risk Awareness: Proactively identifies and assesses compliance risks associated with business activities and recommends appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Stays current on relevant legal, regulatory and industry developments.
• Operational Support: Develops and delivers training, communications, and guidance tailored to employee roles, risk areas, and business needs. Supports the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, guidance, and other compliance resources. Collaborates with Legal and other Compliance functions to provide coordinated support to assigned franchise. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and typically 6+ years of relevant legal and/or healthcare compliance experience. Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences industry preferred. Active license to practice law in any U.S. state. In-depth knowledge of applicable healthcare compliance requirements and demonstrated ability to apply them to complex commercial and medical activities. Knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws, trade compliance laws, good clinical practices, good manufacturing practices, and other applicable laws and regulations. Knowledge of compliance considerations applicable to pharmaceutical corporate and healthcare compliance risks across HR, Finance, Clinical, Quality, Safety, Corporate Communications, and other shared-service functions. Knowledge of risk-based compliance program practices, including monitoring, remediation, training, and development of practical risk‑mitigation strategies. Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented compliance advice on complex issues. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated ability to assess ambiguous or complex issues, prioritize risk, and exercise sound judgment. Strong communication, influencing, collaboration, and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities and build effective relationships across functions and levels. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and recognize matters requiring broader Legal, Compliance, or senior‑leadership alignment.

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 don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description. The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $206,400.00-$282,000.00. 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. 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!