Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted August 27, 2026

Associate Administrator, Clinical Contracts

US CA San Diego, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

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 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:

Provides comprehensive support for clinical site contracts administration, including budget development, negotiation facilitation and contract execution. Partners with legal department to ensure clinical contracts are reviewed and fully executed in a timely manner. Supports administration of clinical contracts (invoicing, timelines, tracking, reporting, issues, etc.) for assigned project(s). Serves as a liason with clinical sites and CROs for contract related matters. _

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

Assists clinical trial contract process and administration, may review contracts and budgets for accuracy.

Assists to ensure on-time processing of clinical contracts from initial request through execution in accordance with the project timelines

Provides both legal and clinical operations clerical and administrative support in administering clinical contracts and collecting site documents as needed

For studies that are outsourced, supports site contracting and budget activities and assists with general questions and requests

Provides clerical and administrative support in the development of Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) templates and budget grids for clinical studies as needed

Assists in sending CTA, budget grid and supporting documentation to sites

Submits web requests and coordinates with Legal Department on execution of clinical site agreements

Provides administrative support in monitoring and negotiating budgets with clinical sites

Establish collaborative relationships with colleagues in Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance/Accounting, and throughout the Company

Supports the internal site payment processes to ensure payments are made based on executed contracts

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School Diploma / Associates degree in biological or physical life science AND 4 years of clinical department of a biotech/pharmaceutical company or completion of related experience required. Site budgeting experience preferred OR

Bachelor's degree in relevant field AND 2+ years of of clinical department of a biotech/pharmaceutical company or completion of related experience required. Site budgeting experience preferred

Applies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks

Understands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Comfortable with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area

Must have good organization skills, be a team player and function independently with general guidance

Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at multiple levels of the organization

Exercise tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness

Must be detail oriented

Uses established skills to perform a range of daily operations

Clinical terminology and GCPs knowledge

Basic knowledge of clinical trial process, regulations and guidelines

Basic knowledge of the different types of clinical contracts and site budgets

Good contract administration skills with basic knowledge of clinical contract budgeting process

Excellent computer skills required

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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 hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $31.20-$41.77. 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 15% 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.

Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
US CA San Diego, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Development role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 230 comparable Associate Clinical Development roles across 58 biopharma companies.

230Comparable roles tracked
206Currently active
58Companies hiring similar roles
30Countries represented

Salary context

58 of 230 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

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Highest disclosed · Statistical Advisor · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $226,185/yr – $292,710/yr
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United Kingdom13
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Seniority mix

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Associate43
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc6

Therapeutic area mix

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Immunology3
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