Senior IT Program Manager

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking an IT-focused Delivery Project & Program Manager in San Diego, CA. You will support or lead moderately complex IT initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory constraints, while aligning with enterprise strategies and governance.

The role emphasizes risk management, stakeholder coordination, and value realization, with collaboration across IT and business units to uphold compliance and quality in clinical and regulatory systems.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in computer science, IT, or similar field with 4+ years in IT in pharma or regulated environment
• Master’s degree plus 2+ years of relevant experience (if applicable)
• Ability to communicate technical information to all levels within the organization
• Knowledge of web apps, EDM systems and data warehousing concepts
• Experience with Microsoft stack and web technologies (HTML, XML, JavaScript)
• Understanding of regulatory, validation and compliance requirements in biotech/pharma environments
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to moderately complex IT initiatives under supervision
• Help deliver defined business outcomes and measure value realization
• Translate objectives into detailed project plans and milestones
• Ensure regulatory and validation compliance throughout project execution
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align with roadmaps and technology plans
• Prepare and maintain project and portfolio reporting for steering committees
• Support demand intake and cross-functional collaboration with IT partners

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Database technologies

Web app technologies

Microsoft stack

HTML

JavaScript

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or IT

Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle

Java

Visual Basic

MS Project

IIS

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:

Operates within the Value Management Office Delivery Project & Program Management organization and supports the disciplined execution of moderately complex IT initiatives. Supports or may lead cross-functional technology projects from initiation through stabilization under broad supervision, helping ensure delivery against defined scope, schedule, budget, quality, compliance, and business outcome expectations. Partners closely with IT and business stakeholders to support effective governance, predictable execution, and alignment with established enterprise strategies and goals. Execution- and delivery-focused, emphasizing governance, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and transparent reporting to support measurable business value.

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

• Support or lead the execution of moderately complex IT initiatives under broad supervision
• Contribute to the delivery and measurement of defined business outcomes
• Translate defined objectives into detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Support adherence to regulatory, validation, and compliance requirements throughout project execution
• Support predictable delivery through disciplined task, risk, issue, dependency, and scope management
• Prepare and maintain consistent project, portfolio, and steering committee reporting
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to coordinate initiative delivery with established platform roadmaps and technology plans
• Ensure regulatory, validation, and compliance requirements are embedded into project execution (particularly in Clinical and Regulatory systems environments)
• Support the tracking and reporting of defined value-realization measures
• Works independently to lead initiatives within the commercial organization
• Partners with IT Business Partners to manage the demand intake process

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in computer science, IT, or similar field and 4+ years of IT experience working in a pharmaceutical company with exposure to FDA regulations.
• Experience supporting validated applications for regulatory purposes in a biotech/pharmaceutical company required OR BS/BA degree in computer science, IT, or similar field Master’s degree in computer science, IT, or similar field and 2+ years of similar experience noted above
• Able to communicate technical information and work with all levels within the organization
• Strong base knowledge of web application technology, electronic document management systems, electronic publishing systems for regulatory filings, and an in-depth experience in database technologies and data warehousing/data mining
• Strong knowledge of the most recent experience in support of Microsoft applications utilizing the following technologies: MS SQL Server, Oracle, JAVA, Visual Basic, MS Access, MS Project, IIS, Internet Explorer, and Advanced Web technologies such as HTML, XML, SGML, Dynamic HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, and Internet Database Programming
• Strong knowledge of supporting validated applications for regulatory purposes in a biotech/pharmaceutical company required
• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work
• Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas
• Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Possess excellent computer skills
• Has strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for the department
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Has strong project management skills
• Knowledge of Commercial Operations, including field/product support and Omnichannel activities, and the business processes required to act as an effective commercial project manager

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 $103,300.00-$141,000.00.

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. ©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!