Sr. Administrative Assistant, Clinical Operations

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 patients with 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.

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* in collaboration with Abb Vie)

About the Role: Typically supports senior leaders (typically VPs) reporting to executive officers. Provides advanced analytical and specialized administrative support to relieve and assist senior leaders, administrative, line and staff managers. Handles special projects, executes research and data analysis tasks. Analyses problems, determines approach, compiles and analyzes data and prepares reports and recommendations. Coordinates activities between departments and outside parties. Contacts company employees at all organizational levels to gather information and prepare reports.

Work is generally of a critical or confidential nature. Assignments may be in various functional areas.

• Leads and is accountable for advanced administrative work/projects supporting operations and/or other functions (but not limited to) such as compiling reports, analysis of data, budget tracking, and/or creating presentations
• Assists in special projects and initiatives, such as organizing events, coordinating team activities, and conducting research as requested
• Liaises with external vendors and suppliers, including securing contracts and managing service agreements, processing of contracts via contract management and purchasing systems, and ensuring invoicing/billing is paid on time
• Anticipates needs of senior leaders and proactively plans, implements and executes daily tasks
• 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
• Compiles expense receipts, and completes and submits reports for expense reimbursements and credit card charge processing/validation to the accounting department
• Answers phones and greets visitors, issues loaner badges and visitor badges, handles the distribution of incoming, outgoing, and interoffice mail between multiple buildings and floors, and is responsible for mail room set up/maintenance
• Orders, stocks, and tracks office supplies in the workrooms (including copy paper)
• Completes various clerical projects as needed, such as filing, tracking, mail/package distribution, and special visitors
• Coordinates domestic and/or travel arrangements
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma / Associate’s degree AND 4+ years of administrative support experience, with a strong track record of supporting senior leaders/executives
• Applies relevant skills and substantial understanding in a range of processes, procedures and systems to carry out assignments
• Develops specialized skills through job‑related training and on‑the‑job experience
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)