Sr. Specialist, Space Planning

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:

The Senior Space Planning Specialist supports and may lead complex workplace planning, space utilization, and office and laboratory planning initiatives to optimize the use of company facilities across the San Diego headquarters and global portfolio.

This role is responsible for space planning, occupancy management, seat allocation, renovation planning, drawing management, workplace data accuracy, and coordination of moves, adds, and changes. The position works closely with Facilities, Workplace Services, Real Estate, IT, EHS, Finance, HR, Procurement, business leaders, consultants, architects, and contractors to develop workplace solutions that support current operational needs and longer-term business growth.

The Senior Space Planning Specialist serves as a key resource for workplace planning standards, space data, drawings, and planning tools and provides subject-matter guidance in support of forecasting, scenario planning, utilization reporting, and implementation of global workplace planning processes. The role applies sound judgment to evaluate planning alternatives, identify downstream impacts, and recommend solutions within established workplace standards and business requirements. _

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

Independently manage and may lead complex office and laboratory space planning initiatives, including renovations, reconfigurations, densification, workplace improvements, and new construction projects

Develop and evaluate space plans, test fits, blocking plans, seating layouts, and planning scenarios based on headcount, functional requirements, workplace standards, and business priorities, recommending appropriate alternatives based on business and operational considerations

Manage seat allocation, occupancy tracking, and space assignments and maintain accurate records of employees, departments, workstations, offices, laboratories, and shared spaces

Maintain accurate and current AutoCAD drawings, floor plans, seating plans, occupancy plans, and space databases

Develop, implement, and maintain, within established workspace planning requirements, drawing standards, naming conventions, documentation practices, and processes to ensure consistent and reliable space information

Analyze space capacity, occupancy, utilization, and headcount data to identify constraints, opportunities, and future space requirements

Support longer-term space forecasting and scenario planning in partnership with Finance, HR, Real Estate, Facilities, and business leaders

Develop planning recommendations and options for leadership, including space impacts, capacity, costs, risks, sequencing, and operational considerations

Lead or coordinate moves, adds, and changes, including move planning, sequencing, departmental communications, temporary swing-space planning, and post-move documentation

Evaluate the impact of multiple simultaneous workplace projects and identify dependencies between departmental moves, renovations, construction activities, and future growth

Partner with stakeholders to gather business requirements, evaluate alternatives, and recommend workplace solutions aligned with company standards and operational needs

Develop preliminary laboratory planning concepts, maintain laboratory equipment inventories, and coordinate requirements with Facilities, EHS, Engineering, consultants, and laboratory stakeholders

Participate in feasibility studies, site master planning, renovation planning, and workplace strategy initiatives

Coordinate with IT, Infrastructure, Facilities, EHS, Security, furniture vendors, architects, and contractors to identify infrastructure and operational requirements associated with space changes

Support furniture planning, specification, installation, reconfiguration, inventory management, and workplace furniture standards.

Partner with Procurement and project teams to support scopes of work, vendor coordination, contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation

Develop clear reports, presentations, dashboards, floor plans, and executive-level materials to communicate space planning recommendations and project status

Maintain workplace planning documentation, standards, procedures, SharePoint content, and reference materials

Support the development and governance of global workplace and space planning standards, including office, workstation, collaboration, laboratory, and shared-space standards

Serve as a resource to global sites by supporting consistent space data, floor plans, occupancy information, and planning processes

Support the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing administration of CAFM/IWMS and space planning technology, including data validation, system configuration support, reporting, and user adoption

Identify opportunities to improve space planning processes, reporting, data quality, and overall workplace planning efficiency

Manage multiple planning assignments simultaneously and independently drive work from initial request through completion

Requirements:

High School Diploma with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in workplace planning, facilities planning, architecture, interior design, space management, or a related field; or

BS/BA degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong knowledge of space planning principles, occupancy planning, workplace standards, office layouts, and moves/adds/changes

Proficiency in AutoCAD, with demonstrated ability to create, interpret, and maintain architectural and space planning drawings.

Strong ability to analyze headcount, occupancy, utilization, capacity, and space data and translate findings into planning recommendations

Strong graphic and visual communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex space planning concepts through plans, layouts, diagrams, and other visual materials

Experience with CAFM/IWMS or other space management platforms strongly preferred

Experience with Revit and Bluebeam preferred

Experience supporting laboratory environments and coordinating with EHS and technical stakeholders preferred

Experience working with Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, Facilities, or Workplace teams preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate moderately complex concepts and recommendations to employees, department leaders, executives, consultants, vendors, and global partners

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills with demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend appropriate solutions

Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to collaborate effectively across functions while taking ownership of assigned projects and deliverables

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to develop analyses, reports, presentations, and planning recommendations

Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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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 annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $103,300.00-$141,000.00. 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 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.