Organizational Effectiveness Specialist

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 patients with 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:The Organizational Effectiveness Specialist supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of organizational and team effectiveness initiatives. This individual will contribute to key priorities that drive efficiencies and effectiveness at both the team and organizational levels. Working under general guidance, the Specialist will lead smaller initiatives and support more complex cross-functional efforts, applying structured problem-solving and project management skills to drive data-driven decision making and impact across the organization.

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

• Provide thought partnership and support execution of technology enablement and adoption initiatives, partnering closely with IT and other business stakeholders

• Contribute to the scaling of change management capabilities, including supporting department-level change initiatives (e.g., reorganizations, technology implementations)

• Apply structured methodologies to support change readiness, stakeholder engagement, and adoption planning

• Support overall HR Department effectiveness by driving continuous improvements that enhance efficiency, alignment, and delivery of HR initiatives and programs

• Support organizational effectiveness programs and tools, including frameworks for organizational capability measurement and planning

• Analyze organizational challenges and recommend solutions within defined parameters, escalating more complex issues as appropriate

• Partner cross-functionally across different business units and use data to gather insights, inform decisions, and drive alignment

• Support multiple concurrent projects with moderate complexity, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met

• Develop communication materials and presentations to convey moderately complex concepts to diverse audiences

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and team effectiveness practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, Human Resources, Business Psychology, or a related field, and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (6+ years) OR

• Master’s degree and relevant work experience; or equivalent work experience

• Foundational knowledge of organizational effectiveness, change management, and/or HR transformation concepts

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines for a variety of stakeholders

• Ability to leverage qualitative and quantitative data to assess organizational health, diagnose performance and effectiveness challenges, and identify underlying root causes. Skilled at separating symptoms from systemic issues and applying appropriate organizational development, team effectiveness, and change management approaches to improve outcomes

• Ability to quickly process information, analyze root-cause issues, and make decisions within defined parameters, seeking guidance when needed

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey moderately complex concepts clearly to different audiences (both at the individual and group levels) across diverse formats

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build productive working relationships

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Comfort working with data, tools, and systems that support organizational and HR initiatives

• Learning agility and willingness to develop expertise in change management methodologies, as well as ability to scale this knowledge more broadly across the business

• Understanding of how organizational effectiveness initiatives support overarching business objectives

• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of smaller initiatives and contribute to larger efforts

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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 $76,800.00-$105,000.00. 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.