Manager, IT Legal/Compliance Business Partner

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 leading 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, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, 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, visitneurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (* in collaboration with AbbVie )

About the Role :

The IT Business Partner will be fully dedicated to the Legal and Compliance functions. In this role, you will align technology solutions with the strategic objectives of our growing company and translates Legal and Compliance business needs into efficient, effective, scalable IT solutions reducing manual intervention.

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.

In addition, you will plan, execute and manage (new and / or enhancements to existing) Legal and Compliance technology solutions, including Global Transparency Reporting System, Risk Based Field Monitoring System, Electronic Learning Management System, EthicsPoint Hotline and Incident Management System, Contract Management System, Patent Docketing System, platform for review of Sponsorships and Grants, platform using AI for compliance monitoring of electronically stored information (email, text, instant messaging), and manages Legal Holds on electronically stored information.

The IT Business Partner manages internal and external resources to support project work and systems support.

Essential Functions :

Leverage experience in pharmaceutical IT business environment to collaborate closely with Legal and Compliance business partners translating business needs into effective system and data requirements

Conduct and document business requirements analysis, design and implementation

Plan, execute and manage data collection and integration from multiple enterprise systems (ERP applications such as Coupa, NetSuite, Concur, Workday, Veeva, Commercial Data Warehouse, etc.

for Legal / Compliance technology solutions.

Create and maintain detailed mapping of data flows from source data to Legal and Compliance systems

Assist with management of vendors and internal colleagues conducting work on assigned projects, ensuring their deliverables are in alignment with the agreed scope and business requirements while maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships.

Monitor project progress, ensuring quality standards are met and deliverables are on track

Lead cross-functional activities including discovery sessions to identify gaps and opportunities for the information systems / tools

Partner with the Legal and Compliance teams to plan for future needs and work with internal IT staff and / or external partners to deliver those IT solutions

Act as a technical liaison, ensuring business needs are properly translated into technical requirements

Assess the current Legal and Compliance systems environments and identify and help implement process and / or system changes that enhance effectiveness

Lead and initiate troubleshooting quality / functionality issues associated with Legal and Compliance systems to ensure the success of application system projects

Partner with the Legal and Compliance teams to drive and project manage overall technology demand in accordance with business priorities, funding and resource allocations

Leverage data analytics tools to analyze datasets, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential compliance risks, as requested

Support the IT department budget process by maintaining clear understanding of stakeholder needs to provide strategic feedback on IT resource allocation decisions during budgeting and strategic planning processes

Develop sound and robust purchasing contracts with vendors to improve reliability and cost-effectiveness in system acquisition and support

Knowledge and Qualifications

Common Knowledge & Skills :

Requires understanding of how the team / work area relates to other related areas and uses that knowledge to improve efficiency and produce high-quality work on problems with cross-functional impact.

Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems / problems relating to own discipline.

Frequently works cross-functionally as the representative for their area.

Knowledge of best practices and broader business concepts.

Focuses on improving tools and processes within their area.

Developing a strong reputation within the company.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams, with excellent leadership, computer, communication, and project management skills.

Job Specific Knowledge & Qualifications :

Proficient in planning, developing, and implementing business systems solutions.

Knowledgeable in project management and business requirements gathering.

Strong data analytical skills, including data structure, querying, transformation, reporting, and troubleshooting.

Familiar with industry practices, technology trends, budgets, customer services, client / stakeholder relationships, contract development, data management and analytics, and vendor management.

Ability to work as part of and / or lead multiple teams

Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division / company

Ability to cultivate cooperative relationships with departments and IT staff.

Proficient in agile / iterative software development and SaaS / cloud tools.

Experienced in managing the launch of enterprise-wide systems, leading cross-functional teams, and developing business requirements and user stories.

Experience and Education

BS / BA degree in computer science, business or related field and 6+ years of IT experience within pharmaceutical / regulated environment OR Master's degree in computer science, business or related field and 4+ years of IT experience.

Experience Managing the launch and / or upgrades of enterprise-wide systems and tools.

Agile / iterative development process experience desired.

Managerial or leadership experience preferred.

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.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $125,700.00-$182,250.00. 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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