Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted October 28, 2026

Executive Assistant, Quality Regulatory and Medical Writing

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:

Under general guidance, provides administrative support to executive officers. Assumes responsibility for a definable portion of projects, administrative work and/or process primarily supporting an assigned executive officers, and as needed, other executive officers of the company. Requires thorough knowledge of company operations, policies and procedures. Handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature. Collects and prepares information for use in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals. May prepare presentation materials for board of director meetings. Makes high-level contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company. _

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

Provides complex, diverse and confidential administrative duties for assigned executive officer or as needed for other executive officers or the department to ensure smooth running of the department

Makes administrative decisions, handles correspondence, makes appointments and serves as a liaison internally to the team and externally to visitors, as required. Screens executives’ visitors, phone calls, emails, or physical mail

Maintains calendars, schedules meetings, sends Outlook calendar appointments, reserves conference rooms, and coordinates logistics for meetings, including audio/visual needs, agendas, presentations, and food and beverage catering. Arranges key meetings with advisory boards, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Takes, transcribes, and distributes notes or minutes

Handles business, company, and personnel details of a highly confidential and sensitive nature

Collects and prepares information for use in discussions and meetings with staff and outside individuals as well as department team

Coordinates, creates, edits and assembles slides for presentations and assists with collecting and effectively presenting executive-level information

Arranges company, department and group meetings (e.g., weekly Leadership Team meetings, staff meetings, periodic off-sites) ensuring all necessary information is available for discussion; helps track department level projects, activities and results

Coordinates domestic and/or travel arrangements

Compiles expense receipts, and completes and submits reports for expense reimbursements and credit card charge processing/validation to the accounting department

Orders and coordinates lunches for team meetings. Anticipates needs of executives and proactively plans, implements, and executes daily tasks

May support field-based teams, where communications are often via email and phone

Performs all other related job duties as assigned or requested by executives of the company

Requirements:

High School Diploma / Associates degree AND 4+ years administrative experience supporting C executives in a biotech/life science, pharmaceutical or related industry required. Requires experience with calendar management, project meeting and event planning and execution, preparation of executive level presentations, travel and expense report administration. Or equivalent experience, training, and/or certification. OR

Requires a professional certification or equivalent experience in working with senior-level executives within and outside the company, customers, vendors, visitors and other dignitaries AND

Developing specialized skills through job-related training and on-the-job experience

Applies relevant skills and substantial understanding in a range of processes, procedures and systems to carry out assignments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform various tasks simultaneously, while maintaining a professional and composed demeanor.

Highly proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and an expert in PowerPoint

Adaptability to changing needs and situations

Ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Ability to learn technical, scientific and medical information as needed

Ability to make sound decisions and to work independently, in addition to being a proactive problem solver

Must be able to perform under pressure in a high paced environment where accuracy is essential

Must be able to work with all levels within the company in support of interdepartmental teams

Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor

Ability to exercise discretion and judgment regarding highly confidential internal and external communications and materials

Extreme attention to detail/accuracy and ability to work independently on a broad variety of projects

Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities

Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner

Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and report information in an effective manner

In depth knowledge of company operations 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 $40.40-$55.14. 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.

Job details

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

How this role compares

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

We currently track 1458 comparable Quality roles across 143 biopharma companies.

1458Comparable roles tracked
1336Currently active
143Companies hiring similar roles
53Countries represented

Salary context

256 of 1458 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Peer group range $43,753 – $350,000 (median $120,250)

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United States595
Ireland87
France71
Germany68
China66
India56

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Seniority mix

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Manager217
Senior166
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc100
Associate68
Associate Director46
Director45
Principal38
Senior Director25
Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

2 of 1458 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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