Manager, Talent Acquisition - (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, but few options.

What We Do :

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading 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, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, 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 neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (
• in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role :

The Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract, assess, and hire top talent for our organization. This role acts as a strategic partner to hiring managers, leads full-cycle recruitment processes, and contributes to the company's overall talent management strategy. Additionally, this position involves leading and developing a team of recruitment professionals. Primarily supporting Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Quality, and Regulatory. This is a people leader role and onsite is preferred.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to) :

Works closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and to define unique search parameters; provide market insights and talent analytics that support or guide unique recruitment strategies.

Works with leaders to identify critical skills and roles and builds pipeline for future needs.

Closely manages applicant flow by reviewing, dispositioning, and advancing applicant resumes in a timely manner.

Develops and executes sourcing strategies, pre-screen candidates and deliver pre-qualified diverse candidates for hiring managers’ evaluation.

Ensures recruitment efforts are conducted in a manner that is unbiased and compliant with all policies and legislation, in addition to following best practices for applicant tracking, interviewing, and hiring.

Interviews candidates and facilitate / participate in the selection decision process.

Partners with hiring managers to identify roles of interview team, assign competencies / areas of focus using both technical and behavioral interviewing models.

Grows existing network, foster new relationships, and attend networking events

Provides weekly and ad hoc updates to Talent Acquisition team, hiring managers and business partners as needed.

Participates in the selection of outside search partners, where necessary.

Partners with HRBP’s, the compensation team and hiring managers to make recommendations on job offers, get necessary approvals, and facilitate making the offer to candidates.

Assists with the creation and enhancement of special programs and initiatives such as employee referral programs, brand recognition improvement, interviewer training, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

People Leadership Responsibilities :

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruitment professionals.

Set clear performance expectations and goals for team members.

Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews with direct reports.

Provide coaching and guidance to improve team members' skills and productivity.

Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

Allocate resources effectively and manage workload distribution within the team.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency.

Collaborate with other HR leaders to align talent acquisition strategies with broader organizational goals.

Develop and implement training programs for the recruitment team and hiring managers.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

BS / BA degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience, training, or certifications and 6 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years of which have been focused in the Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology industry OR

Master’s degree in related field and 4 years of related experience

Works to improve tools and processes within functional area

Developing reputation inside and outside the company as it relates to area of expertise

Ability to work as part of and lead teams

Exhibits leadership skill and ability, typically leads lower levels and / or indirect teams

Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects / programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

Excellent project management skills

Broad understanding of the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry

Experience delivering full cycle recruitment services

Experience working and negotiating with outside search partners

Experience working in a fast-paced organization

Proven track record of finding unique ways to source and attract qualified candidates

Persuading, influencing, negotiating and consultation skills

Stakeholder management and relationship building skills

High business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with leaders across the organization

Proven ability to cultivate successful relationships internally and externally

Results-driven with an ability to demonstrate / quantify success relative to established targets and metrics

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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.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $113,100.00-$164,100.00. 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.

Salary : $113,100 - $164,100