Sr. Systems Analyst, Planisware PPM Solutions - SD HQ Onsite

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.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience‑focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life‑changing treatments for patients with under‑addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA‑approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 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 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  and follow the company on Linked In, X and Facebook.
* in collaboration with Abb Vie.

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a hands‑on, technically strong Planisware PPM Administrator / Systems Analyst to help build and shape our newly implemented (and rapidly evolving) Planisware Enterprise platform. This is a unique opportunity to influence architecture, standards, and best practices early in our PPM maturity journey. You will work across DEV, TEST, and PROD environments to configure the system, design data structures, build workflows, and ensure high‑quality integrations that support portfolio planning, project execution, and strategic decision‑making across R&D, PMO, Finance, and IT.

If you enjoy solving technical problems, building scalable systems, and shaping an enterprise platform from the ground up, this role is for you.

• Partners with PMO, R&D, IT, and Finance to design scalable PPM system architectures aligned with governance and operational needs
• Leads technical configuration within Planisware, including model setup, UI/UX configuration, custom dynamic objects, form design, profiles, and permissions
• Designs data mapping strategies, executes data loads, and manages ongoing data integrity across multiple source systems
• Develops test plans, executes system testing, supports UAT, and validates configuration against documented requirements
• Authors and maintains detailed technical documentation, including configuration specs, interface diagrams, workflow logic maps, and support runbooks
• Evaluates platform enhancements, new features, and impact of Planisware releases; leads technical upgrade planning
• Implements structured release and change management processes for Planisware environments
• Provides technical mentorship and acts as a subject‑matter expert for colleagues and super‑users
• Ensures Planisware configurations and integrations comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, cybersecurity, and data governance requirements
• Responds rapidly to critical system issues, performs root‑cause analysis, and implements preventive measures
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, information systems, or similar technical field and 4+ years of hands‑on experience configuring and supporting PPM or enterprise SaaS systems
  OR
• Master’s degree and 2+ years related experience
• Life sciences or regulated industry experience preferred
• Deep understanding of PPM systems—preferably Planisware Enterprise
  —including module configuration, operations, data structures, and system administration
• Workflow design and automation
• Portfolio and project data modeling
• Resource capacity modeling logic
• Financial/object cost structures
• Permissions, profiles, and security roles
• Proficiency with SQL and relational database concepts; ability to interpret and…