Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. Posted October 20, 2026

Site Contract Administrator

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:

Responsible for supporting clinical contracts administration for vendors and clinical sites, including budgets, negotiation process and contract execution. Works 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 primary contact with sites for contracts. _

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

Supports clinical trial contract process and administration, may review contracts and recommend changes and/or identifying issues for escalation

Ensures on-time processing of assigned clinical contracts from initial request through execution in accordance with the project timelines

Provides both legal and clinical operations support in administering clinical contracts and collecting site/vendor documents as needed

For studies that are outsourced, administers CRO contract(s), supports site and budget agreement activities and interacts with CRO periodically to answer general questions

Develop Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) templates and budget grids for clinical studies as needed

Sends CTA template, budget grid and supporting documentation to sites

Submits web requests and coordinates with Legal Department on execution of CTAs

Collaborates with Head of Clinical Operations (or designee) in processing work orders, service agreements, consulting agreements, license agreements, MSAs and CDAs

Monitors and negotiate budgets with clinical sites based on predefined parameters

Collaborates with finance/accounting departments in support of contract budgets, invoice tracking and review quarter end reporting for accuracy

Processes invoices associated with clinical trials and ensures payments are made based on executed contracts

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field AND 2+ years of of contracts administration or similar transactional experience in a role that requires direct interaction with vendors, providers, and internal stakeholders

Experience in specific functional discipline while working to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills

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

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong computer skills

Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

Must be detail oriented

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

Understands Neurocrine's business objectives and develop understanding of Neurocrine's services and customers

Ability to read and interpret contracts, ensure contract language / terms meet company standards

Good contract administration skills, including budgeting, billing/invoicing, issue resolution, point of contact for CRO

Knowledge of clinical contract accounting and budgeting process

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience supporting multiple teams

Knowledge of Clinical Trial process, regulations and guidelines

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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
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
US CA San Diego, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 326 comparable Clinical Research roles across 26 biopharma companies.

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304Currently active
26Companies hiring similar roles
47Countries represented

Salary context

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Canada12
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Seniority mix

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Associate106
Senior59
Manager40
Principal6
Director4
Senior Director3
Associate Director3
Executive/VP2
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc1

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Oncology15
Neuroscience4
Rare Disease1
Immunology1

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