Scientist II, Critical Reagents

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid caregiver/parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a Scientist to support reagent activities from Research through Clinical development. This role ensures critical reagents are tracked, available, and documented across internal systems and external CRO/CDMO partners.

The candidate will coordinate inventory, data management in Smartsheet, Benchling, and FreezerPro, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reagent readiness and traceability.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Biology or related field with 4+ years of biotech/pharma experience.
• MS/MA with 2+ years industry experience.
• PhD with relevant industry experience.
• Experience supporting scientific operations, reagent management, laboratory operations, or related drug-development activities
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with ability to manage multiple activities
• Experience with scientific inventory, data-management, or project-tracking systems; Smartsheet/Benchling/FreezerPro preferred
• Familiarity with antibodies, bioanalytical reagents, or critical reagent development lifecycle activities preferred
• Experience working with external CROs/CDMOs or scientific vendors preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain traceable documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt, storage, inventory, distribution, and shipment of critical reagents to internal teams and external partners
• Monitor reagent inventory and supply levels, identify upcoming needs, and coordinate replenishment
• Maintain accurate reagent records across Smartsheet, Benchling, FreezerPro, and other systems
• Maintain and organize reagent characterization, qualification, CoA, inventory, and shipping documentation for traceability
• Coordinate operational activities for outsourced reagent-generation campaigns, including timelines and documents
• Interface with CRO/CDMO partners on campaigns and escalations
• Support SOWs, Change Orders, purchase orders, and procurement workflows
• Develop and maintain project trackers and standardized workflows to improve availability and traceability
• Prepare project updates and track action-items for recurring Critical Reagent meetings

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Documentation

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality control

Education

BS/BA in Biology or related

MS/MA in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Benchling

FreezerPro

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:

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Scientist to support critical reagent activities across Research through Clinical development. The role will provide operational and onsite support for critical reagent inventory, logistics, documentation, and both internal and outsourced reagent-generation and characterization activities. The candidate will partner closely with the Critical Reagent Senior Scientist and cross-functional teams to ensure critical reagents are appropriately tracked, available when needed, and supported by accurate and current documentation. Success in this role will require strong organization and attention to detail, effective project coordination, comfort working across multiple electronic systems, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external CRO/CDMO partners.

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

• Coordinate receipt, storage, inventory, distribution, and shipment of critical reagents to internal teams and external partners
• Monitor reagent inventory and supply levels, identify upcoming needs, and coordinate replenishment and resupply activities
• Maintain accurate reagent records and inventory information across Smartsheet, Benchling, FreezerPro, and other applicable systems
• Maintain and organize reagent characterization, qualification, CoA, inventory, and shipping documentation to support material traceability
• Coordinate operational activities for outsourced critical reagent-generation campaigns, including timelines, deliverables, samples, shipments, documentation, and action items
• Interface with CRO/CDMO partners on routine campaign activities and escalations as appropriate
• Support SOWs, Change Orders, purchase orders, and procurement workflows and coordinate with internal functions and external vendors
• Develop and maintain project trackers and support development of standardized workflows and processes to improve reagent availability, traceability, and operational readiness
• Prepare project, campaign, and inventory updates and maintain action-item and milestone tracking for recurring Critical Reagent meetings

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field with 4+ years of relevant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
• OR MS/MA with 2+ years relevant industry experience
• OR PhD and some relevant industry experience
• Experience supporting scientific operations, bioanalytical activities, reagent management, laboratory operations, or related drug-development activities
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple activities, timelines, and priorities
• Experience with scientific inventory, data-management, or project-tracking systems; experience with Smartsheet, Benchling, and/or FreezerPro is preferred
• Familiarity with antibodies, bioanalytical reagents, or critical reagent development and lifecycle activities is preferred
• Experience working with external CROs/CDMOs or scientific vendors is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and traceable scientific documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

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 $110,800.00-$151,000.00.

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 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.

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.

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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!