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Sr. Financial Analyst- R&D (Pharma/Biotech)

Neurocrine Biosciences

Sr. Financial Analyst- R&D (Pharma/Biotech)

full-timePosted: Sep 1, 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:Exciting opportunity in the intersection of business and science. As part of the R&D Finance team, the Sr. Financial Analyst will play a key role in enabling the success of their assigned function(s) within R&D and Medical Affairs, supporting key financial processes, enabling the success of program teams, and acting as a business partner to assigned key functions at the company._Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):Acts as a key partner in supporting the assigned functions and programs in financial and business planning analysis, reporting, and operationsCreates and/or updates financial models that support decision-making and provide valuable insight to Senior Leaders and project teamsReviews and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual results, helping to understand variances of actuals vs budget or forecastAnalyzes departmental budgets and plays a key role in forecasting efforts to support financial planning and overall guidanceCollaborates with cross-functional business partners and teams within assigned functions and AccountingIdentifies and delivers opportunities to simplify and improve processes and systems and create operational efficienciesPerforms ad-hoc analyses that lead to problem solving, decision-making, and actionable recommendations for the businessCollects and analyzes financial information for assigned business in order to track the organization's progress against financial goalsOther duties as assignedRequirements:BS/BA degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field and 4+ years of financial analysis experience; Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry experience is a plus. Experience as client-facing finance resource is preferred. Financial system experience is preferred ORMaster’s degree or MBA and 2+ years of similar experience noted aboveUnderstands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish workHas strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areasProficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional areaAbility to work as part of a teamInterested in R&D, drug development and making an impact on patients’ liveHas knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplineExperience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry preferredR&D and/or drug development Finance experience a plusExcellent computer skillsStrong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skillsDetail oriented yet can see broader picture for departmentAbility to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiencyStrong project management skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholdersAbility to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiencyStrong analytical and mathematical skillsStrong knowledge of MS Excel or other financial modeling tools or softwareWorking knowledge of financial planning and control processes, policiesGood knowledge of GAAP and Accounting guidelines preferredDemonstrated hands-on knowledge of monthly, quarterly and annual close processStrong financial analysis skills, framing of complex financial issues, and supporting strategic decisionsAbility to clearly and concisely explain complex issues, financial or otherwiseStrong interest in client-facing financial role and "embedded" within a function(s)#LI-TM1Neurocrine 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 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.

Locations

  • US CA San Diego

Skills Required

  • toolsintermediate
  • broader underlying concepts of related business disciplineintermediate
  • best practices in Financeintermediate
  • Life Sciencesintermediate
  • MS Excelintermediate
  • financial planningintermediate
  • GAAPintermediate
  • monthlyintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field and 4+ years of financial analysis experience; Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry experience is a plus. Experience as client-facing finance resource is preferred. Financial system experience is preferred OR (experience, 4 years)
  • Master’s degree or MBA and 2+ years of similar experience noted above (experience, 2 years)
  • Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work (experience)
  • Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas (experience)
  • Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area (experience)
  • Ability to work as part of a team (experience)
  • Interested in R&D, drug development and making an impact on patients’ live (experience)
  • Has knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business discipline (experience)
  • Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry preferred (experience)
  • R&D and/or drug development Finance experience a plus (experience)
  • Excellent computer skills (experience)
  • Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills (experience)
  • Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department (experience)
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency (degree)
  • Strong project management skills (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders (experience)
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency (degree)
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel or other financial modeling tools or software (experience)
  • Working knowledge of financial planning and control processes, policies (experience)
  • Good knowledge of GAAP and Accounting guidelines preferred (experience)
  • Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of monthly, quarterly and annual close process (experience)
  • Strong financial analysis skills, framing of complex financial issues, and supporting strategic decisions (experience)
  • Ability to clearly and concisely explain complex issues, financial or otherwise (experience)
  • Strong interest in client-facing financial role and "embedded" within a function(s) (experience)
  • BS/BA degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field and 4+ years of financial analysis experience; Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry experience is a plus. Experience as client-facing finance resource is preferred. Financial system experience is preferred OR (experience, 4 years)
  • Master’s degree or MBA and 2+ years of similar experience noted above (experience, 2 years)
  • Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work (experience)
  • Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas (experience)
  • Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area (experience)
  • Ability to work as part of a team (experience)
  • Interested in R&D, drug development and making an impact on patients’ live (experience)
  • Has knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business discipline (experience)
  • Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry preferred (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent computer skills (experience)
  • Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills (experience)
  • Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department (experience)
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency (degree)
  • Strong project management skills (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders (experience)
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency (degree)
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel or other financial modeling tools or software (experience)
  • Working knowledge of financial planning and control processes, policies (experience)
  • Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of monthly, quarterly and annual close process (experience)
  • Strong financial analysis skills, framing of complex financial issues, and supporting strategic decisions (experience)
  • Ability to clearly and concisely explain complex issues, financial or otherwise (experience)
  • Strong interest in client-facing financial role and "embedded" within a function(s) (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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