Sr. Data Analyst

Location: US CA San Diego

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

Serves as a strategic analytics partner to the Technical Operations organization, delivering data, reporting, and business intelligence solutions across supply planning, manufacturing, logistics, and related operational functions. Independently leads analytics initiatives and contributes subject-matter expertise to complex cross-functional programs by integrating operational data, developing scalable analyses and reporting solutions, and translating findings into clear recommendations.

Partners with stakeholders to establish trusted performance metrics, improve data accessibility and governance, and enable timely, data-driven decisions that strengthen operational performance, supply reliability, and continuous improvement.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to)

Leads end-to-end analytics initiatives for Technical Operations, translating business questions into clear requirements, analytical approaches, deliverables, and measurable outcomes

Integrates and analyzes data from planning, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and enterprise systems to identify trends, constraints, risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities

Develops and maintains scalable data models, datasets, dashboards, and self-service reporting solutions that provide accurate, timely visibility into operational performance

Defines, documents, and governs key performance indicators and metric logic, aligning stakeholders on consistent definitions, data sources, calculations, and reporting standards

Builds analyses and decision-support tools for operational planning, capacity and resource decisions, inventory and supply performance, service levels, and continuous improvement initiatives

Partners with business and technical teams to assess data quality, resolve discrepancies, strengthen controls, and improve the completeness, consistency, traceability, and reliability of operational data

Automates recurring data preparation, validation, reporting, and distribution processes to reduce manual effort, improve scalability, and accelerate access to insights

Synthesizes complex analyses into concise findings, recommendations, and executive-ready visualizations; clearly communicates assumptions, limitations, risks, and business implications

Manages analytics workstreams and smaller projects, coordinating priorities, dependencies, timelines, testing, implementation, and stakeholder adoption

Serves as a subject-matter resource for analytics platforms and methods by developing documentation, training users, and promoting effective self-service analytics and data literacy

Ensures analytics solutions and data-handling practices comply with applicable privacy, security, governance, and records requirements; performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Information Systems or some relevant field and 4+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related role, within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other relevant industry experience OR

Master's degree in a related quantitative or technical field and 2+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related role, within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other relevant industry experience

Proven experience delivering data analytics, business intelligence, or decision-support solutions in Technical Operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or a comparable operational environment

Advanced SQL skills, including querying, data transformation, validation, and performance-conscious development across complex datasets

Advanced proficiency with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI; experience with Databricks or comparable cloud analytics platforms preferred

Proficiency with Python or similar analytical programming languages for data preparation, automation, statistical analysis, and reproducible workflows

Working knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data warehouses or lakehouse environments, APIs, and modern data architecture concepts

Demonstrated ability to define KPIs, develop dashboards, analyze operational performance, and convert findings into actionable recommendations

Experience with data quality controls, metric governance, requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, documentation, and solution deployment

Demonstrates business acumen and an understanding of how Technical Operations capabilities and performance support Neurocrine's objectives, patients, and customers

Works independently on complex assignments, exercises sound judgment, and knows when to escalate risks, decisions, or resource constraints

Builds effective partnerships across functions and translates diverse stakeholder needs into practical, prioritized analytics solutions

Applies strong analytical reasoning, structured problem-solving, and attention to detail to ambiguous operational questions

Communicates complex data and technical concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences through concise written, verbal, and visual presentations

Manages multiple initiatives, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining quality, transparency, and stakeholder alignment

Demonstrates a strong commitment to data accuracy, documentation, reproducibility, and continuous improvement

Influences adoption of new metrics, tools, and processes through effective consultation, training, and change support

Works effectively as both an independent contributor and a collaborative cross-functional team member

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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 $97,000.00-$133,000.00. 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.