Finance Business Partner- R&D (Bio/Pharma industry strongly pref)- San Diego bas

Job Description

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:

Fantastic opportunity to be in the intersection of business and science as a key member of the R&D Finance team.

Neurocrine Biosciences is looking for a driven and enthusiastic Finance Business Partner to support the Research and Development and Medical Affairs organizations. This position will play a key role in providing strategic financial advice to Neurocrine's Program Teams and R&D Functions, enabling success through financial planning and data-driven decision-making. The Finance Business Partner will join an enthusiastic and growing FP&A team, adding value through analysis, reporting review and planning while working closely with senior leaders across the organization.

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

  • Adds significant value to R&D pipeline programs and functions by creating and/or updating financial models and analyses that support decision-making and provide key insights to Senior Leaders and R&D project teams.

  • Acts as a business partner for the assigned R&D organizations as an embedded resource to deliver financial and business planning analysis, reporting, and strategic insights and to provide continuous improvements in financial processes.

  • Develops and reviews financial reports with the business, including monthly and quarterly financial reports and associated variance reporting to budget and prior periods.

  • Partners with the assigned R&D organization to support financial planning efforts including full-year budget, long-range plan, and quarterly latest estimate process

  • Performs ad-hoc analyses as needed that lead to actionable recommendations for the business (e.g., analyze capital requirements, depreciation expenditure, return on investment).

  • Monitors and provides monthly expense analyses on complex projects/problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of tangible and intangible variables.

  • Collaborates with cross-functional business partners and teams within R&D, Medical Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting

  • Challenges and develops current process and methodologies and pushes for improvement

  • Performs other functions and projects as assigned by the Senior Management

  • May work on other project that are specific to the assigned organization

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • BS/BA degree in finance, accounting or related field and 8+ years of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience within biopharma organization preferred. FP&A systems experience OR

  • Master's degree or MBA preferred and 6+ years of related experience

  • Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred

  • R&D and/or drug development Finance experience a plus

  • FP&A systems expertise, Planful (Host) preferred

  • Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills

  • Ability to bridge communication gaps between finance and non-finance communities

  • Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner

  • Process improvement mindset, self-motivated, proactive and self-directed

  • US GAAP knowledge

  • Must be computer proficient including advanced user level of Microsoft Excel

  • Has knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting, plus familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines

  • Interested in R&D, drug development and making an impact on patients' lives

  • Works to improve tools and processes within functional area

  • Developing positive reputation inside the company as it relates to area of expertise

  • Ability to work as part of multiple cross-functional teams

  • Exhibits leadership skill and ability, typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Sees broader picture, impact on multiple departments/divisions

  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

  • Excellent project management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with company and functional leadership

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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.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $115,000.00-$166,750.00. 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.

 

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