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Associate Administrator, Clinical Contracts

Neurocrine Biosciences

Associate Administrator, Clinical Contracts

full-timePosted: Aug 27, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026US CA San Diego

Job Description

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:Provides comprehensive support for clinical site contracts administration, including budget development, negotiation facilitation and contract execution. Partners with legal department to ensure clinical contracts are reviewed and fully executed in a timely manner. Supports administration of clinical contracts (invoicing, timelines, tracking, reporting, issues, etc.) for assigned project(s). Serves as a liason with clinical sites and CROs for contract related matters._Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):Assists clinical trial contract process and administration, may review contracts and budgets for accuracy.Assists to ensure on-time processing of clinical contracts from initial request through execution in accordance with the project timelinesProvides both legal and clinical operations clerical and administrative support in administering clinical contracts and collecting site documents as neededFor studies that are outsourced, supports site contracting and budget activities and assists with general questions and requestsProvides clerical and administrative support in the development of Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) templates and budget grids for clinical studies as neededAssists in sending CTA, budget grid and supporting documentation to sitesSubmits web requests and coordinates with Legal Department on execution of clinical site agreementsProvides administrative support in monitoring and negotiating budgets with clinical sitesEstablish collaborative relationships with colleagues in Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance/Accounting, and throughout the CompanySupports the internal site payment processes to ensure payments are made based on executed contractsOther duties as assignedRequirements:High School Diploma / Associates degree in biological or physical life science AND 4 years of clinical department of a biotech/pharmaceutical company or completion of related experience required. Site budgeting experience preferred ORBachelor's degree in relevant field AND 2+ years of of clinical department of a biotech/pharmaceutical company or completion of related experience required. Site budgeting experience preferredApplies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasksUnderstands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectivesComfortable with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional areaMust have good organization skills, be a team player and function independently with general guidanceGood interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at multiple levels of the organizationExercise tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectivenessMust be detail orientedUses established skills to perform a range of daily operationsClinical terminology and GCPs knowledgeBasic knowledge of clinical trial process, regulations and guidelinesBasic knowledge of the different types of clinical contracts and site budgetsGood contract administration skills with basic knowledge of clinical contract budgeting processExcellent computer skills required#LI-KM1Neurocrine 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._The hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $31.20-$41.77. 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 15% 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.

Locations

  • US CA San Diego

Skills Required

  • clinical trial processintermediate
  • different types of clinical contractsintermediate
  • clinical contract budgeting processintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / Associates degree in biological or physical life science AND 4 years of clinical department of a biotech/pharmaceutical company or completion of related experience required. Site budgeting experience preferred OR (experience, 4 years)
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field AND 2+ years of of clinical department of a biotech/pharmaceutical company or completion of related experience required. Site budgeting experience preferred (experience, 2 years)
  • Applies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks (experience)
  • Understands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives (experience)
  • Comfortable with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area (experience)
  • Must have good organization skills, be a team player and function independently with general guidance (experience)
  • Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at multiple levels of the organization (experience)
  • Exercise tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness (experience)
  • Must be detail oriented (experience)
  • Uses established skills to perform a range of daily operations (experience)
  • Clinical terminology and GCPs knowledge (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of clinical trial process, regulations and guidelines (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of the different types of clinical contracts and site budgets (experience)
  • Good contract administration skills with basic knowledge of clinical contract budgeting process (experience)
  • Excellent computer skills required (experience)
  • High School Diploma / Associates degree in biological or physical life science AND 4 years of clinical department of a biotech/pharmaceutical company or completion of related experience required. Site budgeting experience preferred OR (experience, 4 years)
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field AND 2+ years of of clinical department of a biotech/pharmaceutical company or completion of related experience required. Site budgeting experience preferred (experience, 2 years)
  • Applies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks (experience)
  • Understands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives (experience)
  • Comfortable with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area (experience)
  • Must have good organization skills, be a team player and function independently with general guidance (experience)
  • Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at multiple levels of the organization (experience)
  • Exercise tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness (experience)
  • Must be detail oriented (experience)
  • Uses established skills to perform a range of daily operations (experience)
  • Clinical terminology and GCPs knowledge (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of clinical trial process, regulations and guidelines (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of the different types of clinical contracts and site budgets (experience)
  • Good contract administration skills with basic knowledge of clinical contract budgeting process (experience)
  • 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. (experience)

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