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.
What We Do: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 neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our Public Policy team in Washington, DC. This role involves supporting the Public Policy team in monitoring and analysis of legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the company and offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to a wide range of issues that impact pharmaceutical coverage, access, and reimbursement. The Manager will support and conduct research; assist in drafting policy positions, comment letters, and other materials; and represent the company in industry trade and advocacy groups. The Manager will also provide project management and process optimization support to the Public Policy team. Candidates should have strong analytical, research, communication, and organizational skills, and a passion for shaping healthcare policy to improve patient access and support business objectives._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):Monitoring, summarizing, and analysis of health policy issues, including legislative and regulatory proposals impacting coverage, access, and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals across the US healthcare system and payer segments
Conduct research and quantitative/qualitative analysis on health and reimbursement policy issues to inform identification and refinement of strategic priorities, and ascertain impact on patient access and business operations
Provide project management support for Public Policy team and cross-functional working groups, including meeting summaries, deliverables tracking, and materials organization
Assist in the development of policy positions and supporting materials, such as talking points and comment letters, in response to legislative and administrative proposals
Represent the company and its interests within trade and advocacy working groups
Identify of emerging trends in the pharmaceutical industry with potential impact to company’s commercial and pipeline portfolios
Increase the effectiveness of Public Policy team via optimization of existing processes and procedures, including more efficient utilization of technological supports
Assist in the development of compelling communication materials to translate public policy developments into actionable collateral for use by company field teams
Contribute to strategic planning for and tracking performance within the Public Policy team
Requirements:Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years professional experience in healthcare or public policy; Master's degree and 4+ years of experience in healthcare or public policy preferred
Possesses the following core competencies:
Technical acumen: Possesses foundational understanding of state and federal health policy and pharmaceutical regulation. Eager to gain broad exposure to and grow expertise across a range of issues that impact pharmaceutical access and reimbursement
Strategic thinking: Self-motivated and independent thinker, with capability to drive results with and without formal direction. Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
Communication: Highly skilled communicator with demonstrated ability to convey – clearly and persuasively – targeted messages to stakeholders with varied backgrounds and interests. Keen attention to detail and possesses exemplary writing and editorial skills
Agility and adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and execute at a consistently high level in a fast-paced environment. Ability to see broader picture and long-term impact on company. Applies relevant experience to improve efficiency of team
Collaboration and culture: Possesses strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the company’s values. Track record of working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience leading workstreams and driving consensus
Organization and prioritization: Excellent project and time management skills, with an ability to meet concurrent deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office required and project management software strongly preferred (including Smartsheet, OneNote, SharePoint)
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Neurocrine 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.
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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $117,300.00-$170,050.00. 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.