HR Business Partner Manager- Commercial

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 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 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 and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:Neurocrine Biosciences is experiencing significant growth, and we are seeking a strategic HR Business Partner Manager to support our expanding Commercial organization across the United States. This role partners closely with Field Sales and Marketing leaders to drive performance, talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and a high-performance culture in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong business acumen, leadership presence, and the ability to operate independently while influencing leaders across a geographically dispersed workforce.

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

Strategic Commercial Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial leaders within assigned client groups
• Translate revenue goals, market expansion plans, and product strategies into aligned people strategies
• Use business data, field insights, and performance trends to proactively diagnose organizational and performance needs

Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness

• Support workforce planning aligned to growth projections and evolving market demands
• Partner on role clarity, and organizational design to optimize employee and team effectiveness
• Guide leaders through realignments, scaling efforts, and change initiatives with structured change management

Talent Strategy & Pipeline Development

• Drive talent reviews and succession planning to strengthen leadership bench strength
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support rapid hiring while maintaining quality and cultural alignment
• Implement strategies to accelerate ramp time, improve retention, and build long-term capability

Performance & Leadership Development

• Coach leaders on accountability, engagement, and performance management in a distributed sales environment
• Navigate complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and risk awareness
• Strengthen leadership capability in feedback, inclusion, and change leadership

Compensation & Motivation Partnership

• Partner with Commercial Operations and Compensation teams to help leaders effectively leverage compensation programs and incentive structures
• Reinforce alignment between performance outcomes and reward practices to support motivation and retention

Growth & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead people-related aspects of rapid growth while maintaining culture and engagement
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable, business-aligned solutions
• Represent Commercial priorities in enterprise HR initiatives

Requirements:

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience (or 4+ with advanced degree), including experience supporting Commercial, Field Sales, or Marketing organizations

• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams

• Strong business acumen and understanding of performance-driven environments

• Life Sciences or pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership

• Ability to influence senior leaders and navigate ambiguity

• Knowledge of employment law and compliance practices

• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

• Regional travel required up to 15%

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.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $119,700.00-$164,000.00. 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.