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, but few options.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple 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. *in collaboration with AbbVie
About the Role:Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain research experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure to translational science applications for drug discovery. The translational biomarkers team has a strong reputation in the industry for innovative use of biomarkers to guide decision making in early clinical development. This position focuses on neuroimaging studies in humans and nonclinical species to understand neural circuits and CNS targets impacted by novel drugs. The successful candidate will have previous experience / expertise in neuroimaging data collection and analysis, or computer programming. These skills will be utilized and augmented during the internship to characterize the pharmacodynamic effects of novel therapeutics on CNS systems.
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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
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Supporting a range of activities, including in vivo and translational data analysis
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Analysis of various neuroimaging modalities, e.g. functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET)
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Development and implementation of image analysis pipelines
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Interpretation of results and dissemination within the company and to external audiences, e.g. at scientific conferences or via publication in peer-reviewed journals
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Interacting with research employees in various departments, including in vivo biology, preclinical, and DMPK, among others
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Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class
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Completing a special project and presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion
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There will be no lab work associated with the internship, all work can be accomplished via computer
Requirements:
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Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in neuroscience or closely related field (biomedical engineering, psychology, etc.)
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Substantial experience in the collection and analysis of neuroimaging data, e.g. functional MRI, PET/SPECT, functional ultrasound
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Expertise in computer programming (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, Bash) is highly preferred
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Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required
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Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to think creatively and be a team player
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Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
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Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and development therapeutics
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Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
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Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program
Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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.
Neurocrine Biosciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Neurocrine Biosciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Neurocrine Biosciences.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Total rewards commonly include sizable annual bonuses and RSUs that are characterized as generous. Pay packages are portrayed as robust when combining base, bonus, and equity.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the first day with multiple plan options and telehealth access. Health insurance quality is highlighted alongside overall compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are offered for extended periods in addition to dedicated sick time. Family-building resources and new‑parent support are positioned as part of the core Total Rewards.
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Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. 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, Parkinson’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids* , as well as clinical programs in multiple 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. Review our Community Guidelines: https://bit.ly/3L8M8hx *in collaboration with AbbVie
