Alliances Management Specialist
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company 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 and a robust pipeline of compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development.
About The Role
Primarily provides routine Alliance Management support, including 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 alliances run smoothly and related projects progress and meet predefined objectives and timelines.
Responsibilities
- Perform alliance support including cross-functional coordination, scheduling, reporting, and tracking under general supervision.
- Provide governance and meeting support such as preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and compiling governance presentations with cross-functional teams.
- 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).
- Perform 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 a Master’s Degree in a scientific or business field with similar experience.
- Demonstrated functional expertise in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry role with experience in a scientific discipline, business development, or alliance management.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams.
- 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.
- Ability to adapt 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.
Pay
The annual base salary range is $81,000.00 - $111,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on factors such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. This position also offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.
Benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.