Sr. Data Analyst

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Equity incentives

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a strategic analytics partner for our Technical Operations team. You will deliver data, reporting, and BI solutions across supply planning, manufacturing, logistics, and related functions.

Lead analytics initiatives, develop scalable models, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. You will integrate data from planning, manufacturing, and enterprise systems, build dashboards, define KPIs, and drive data-driven decisions that improve supply

Qualifications

• BS/BA in CS, Stats, Data Science or related field with 4+ years in data analytics or BI in pharma/biotech.
• MS in a related field with 2+ years in analytics in pharma/biotech.
• Experience delivering analytics in Technical Operations, supply chain, manufacturing or similar.
• Advanced SQL for complex data queries and performance-minded development.
• Proficiency with Tableau or Power BI; Databricks or similar platforms preferred.
• Python or similar for data prep, automation, and analyses.
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT, data warehouses or lakehouse concepts.
• Ability to define KPIs, build dashboards, and translate insights into actions.
• Experience with data quality controls, governance, and requirements gathering.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analytics initiatives for Technical Operations, turning questions into measurable outcomes.
• Integrate data from planning, manufacturing, logistics, quality and ERP systems to identify trends and risks.
• Develop scalable data models, dashboards, and self-service reports for operation visibility.
• Govern KPI definitions and metric logic with cross-functional alignment.
• Create decision-support tools for capacity planning, inventory, service levels, and improvement.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and reliability across analytical data assets.
• Automate data prep, validation, reporting, and distribution to accelerate insights.
• Translate complex analyses into executive-ready visuals and concise recommendations.
• Manage analytics workstreams and small projects with stakeholders.
• Document analytics platforms, train users, and promote self-service analytics.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Independent contributor

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Information Systems

Master's degree in related quantitative/technical field

Tools

Databricks

Cloud analytics platforms

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:

Serves as a strategic analytics partner to the Technical Operations organization, delivering data, reporting, and business intelligence solutions across supply planning, manufacturing, logistics, and related operational functions. Independently leads analytics initiatives and contributes subject-matter expertise to complex cross-functional programs by integrating operational data, developing scalable analyses and reporting solutions, and translating findings into clear recommendations. Partners with stakeholders to establish trusted performance metrics, improve data accessibility and governance, and enable timely, data-driven decisions that strengthen operational performance, supply reliability, and continuous improvement.

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

• Leads end-to-end analytics initiatives for Technical Operations, translating business questions into clear requirements, analytical approaches, deliverables, and measurable outcomes
• Integrates and analyzes data from planning, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and enterprise systems to identify trends, constraints, risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Develops and maintains scalable data models, datasets, dashboards, and self-service reporting solutions that provide accurate, timely visibility into operational performance
• Defines, documents, and governs key performance indicators and metric logic, aligning stakeholders on consistent definitions, data sources, calculations, and reporting standards
• Builds analyses and decision-support tools for operational planning, capacity and resource decisions, inventory and supply performance, service levels, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partners with business and technical teams to assess data quality, resolve discrepancies, strengthen controls, and improve the completeness, consistency, traceability, and reliability of operational data
• Automates recurring data preparation, validation, reporting, and distribution processes to reduce manual effort, improve scalability, and accelerate access to insights
• Synthesizes complex analyses into concise findings, recommendations, and executive-ready visualizations; clearly communicates assumptions, limitations, risks, and business implications
• Manages analytics workstreams and smaller projects, coordinating priorities, dependencies, timelines, testing, implementation, and stakeholder adoption
• Serves as a subject-matter resource for analytics platforms and methods by developing documentation, training users, and promoting effective self-service analytics and data literacy
• Ensures analytics solutions and data-handling practices comply with applicable privacy, security, governance, and records requirements; performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Information Systems or some relevant field and 4+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related role, within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other relevant industry experience OR
• Master's degree in a related quantitative or technical field and 2+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related role, within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other relevant industry experience
• Proven experience delivering data analytics, business intelligence, or decision-support solutions in Technical Operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or a comparable operational environment
• Advanced SQL skills, including querying, data transformation, validation, and performance-conscious development across complex datasets
• Advanced proficiency with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI; experience with Databricks or comparable cloud analytics platforms preferred
• Proficiency with Python or similar analytical programming languages for data preparation, automation, statistical analysis, and reproducible workflows
• Working knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data warehouses or lakehouse environments, APIs, and modern data architecture concepts
• Demonstrated ability to define KPIs, develop dashboards, analyze operational performance, and convert findings into actionable recommendations
• Experience with data quality controls, metric governance, requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, documentation, and solution deployment
• Demonstrates business acumen and an understanding of how Technical Operations capabilities and performance support Neurocrine's objectives, patients, and customers
• Works independently on complex assignments, exercises sound judgment, and knows when to elevate risks, decisions, or resource constraints
• Builds effective partnerships across functions and translates diverse stakeholder needs into practical, prioritized analytics solutions
• Applies strong analytical reasoning, structured problem-solving, and attention to detail to ambiguous operational questions
• Communicates complex data and technical concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences through concise written, verbal, and visual presentations
• Manages multiple initiatives, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining quality, transparency, and stakeholder alignment
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to data accuracy, documentation, reproducibility, and continuous improvement
• Influences adoption of new metrics, tools, and processes through effective consultation, training, and change support
• Works effectively as both an independent contributor and a collaborative cross-functional team member

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 $97,000.00-$133,000.00. 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.