Manager, R&D Systems
San Diego, CA 
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Job Description
Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For 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. *in collaboration with AbbVie

About the Role:

Manages the planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the informatics function and overall research and development (R&D) computing capability. Oversees the computational infrastructure and systems integrations to enable the flow of scientific information. Partners with the organization to develop both short- and long-term information systems strategies that will help the organization meet its business objectives. Develops a R&D informatics systems and data strategy, including the incorporation of large databases from collaborations, strategic alliances, and R&D efforts.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
  • Partners with R&D stakeholders to manage the planning, design, selection, development, implementation, support, and maintenance of R&D informatics solutions and overall R&D computing capability

  • Oversees the computational infrastructure and systems integrations to enable the flow information for large-scale studies

  • Provide technical leadership to team of analysts and engineers who will buy and build informatics solutions

  • Partners with the organization to provide both short- and long-term information systems strategies that will help the organization meet its business objectives by developing data and database strategy, including the incorporation of large databases from collaborations, strategic alliances and R&D efforts

  • Partners with scientific functions to develop and maintain applications systems for the management and analysis of data

  • Partners with scientific functions to develop novel informatics tools which utilize emerging technologies

  • Provides web-based informatics access to public and proprietary relational databases

  • Develops and maintains computational tools

  • Works closely with stakeholders across the business to understand business opportunities to identify gaps and to align informatics capabilities with needs

  • Builds and manages a staff of information systems professionals and works in collaboration with drug discovery project teams

  • Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
  • BS/BA degree in statistics / Bioinformatics / Computer science and 6+ years of experience in informatics, software development life cycle, data management, and querying / mining data from databases or related experience required. Chemistry Informatics experience is preferred OR

  • Masters degree in statistics / Bioinformatics / Computer science and 4+ years of experience as noted above OR

  • PhD degree in statistics / Bioinformatics / Computer science and 1+ years of experience as noted above

  • Managerial / functional management or leadership experience preferred

  • Expert in at least one modern programming language

  • Working knowledge of user interface design

  • Experienced in querying and mining data from a relational database

  • Proficient in data visualization design

  • Proficient in MS Office applications

  • Comfortable with Server environments

  • Able to provide ideas for data process improvements

  • Requires understanding of how the team / work area relates to other related areas and uses that knowledge to improve efficiency and produce high-quality work on problems with cross-functional impact

  • Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems/problems relating to own discipline

  • Frequently works cross-functionally as the representative for their area

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Sees broader picture, impact on multiple departments/divisions

  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

  • Strong attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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 $125,700.00-$182,250.00. 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 30% 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 Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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