Sr. Coordinator, Commercial Operations

Posted:
1/7/2026, 5:53:32 AM

Location(s):
San Diego, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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.

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 LinkedInX and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

The Senior Commercial Operations Coordinator provides high-level operational, administrative, and project coordination support to the Commercial Operations organization. This role works with general guidance and assumes ownership of defined projects, department-wide contracting coordination, budget tracking, and cross-functional meeting logistics. The position plays a critical role in enabling Commercial Operations leadership by managing calendars, communications, documentation, onboarding processes, and financial workflows while supporting key commercial initiatives across the organization.

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

  • Support the Commercial Operations organization by assuming ownership of defined projects and providing comprehensive operational, administrative, and coordination support with general guidance

  • Manage contract coordination for all Commercial Operations key project activities, partnering closely with department leadership, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely execution

  • Coordinate financial processes including CDAs, MSAs, work orders, invoices, vendor management, internal routing and approvals (e.g., Coupa, Agiloft), while managing multiple cost centers and maintaining annual cost tracking and budget analysis spreadsheets

  • Collaborate with Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Data Management, Commercial Analytics, and Advanced Analytics to support annual budget development, ongoing budget tracking, and submission of accruals

  • Create, manage, and coordinate field communications across Commercial Operations initiatives

  • Manage Commercial Operations leadership calendars, rosters, and shared documentation on the company intranet (SharePoint)

  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the Commercial Operations new hire process and onboarding, working closely with functional leaders to ensure a seamless experience

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute planning meetings, quarterly development workshops, leadership meetings, department meetings, off-sites, and selected special events

  • Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, send Outlook invitations, reserve conference rooms, and coordinate meeting logistics including audio/visual needs, presentations, and catering

  • Collect, prepare, and organize information for use in internal discussions and meetings with staff, leadership, and external partners

  • Coordinate, create, edit, and assemble executive-level presentation materials, ensuring effective communication of key information

  • Arrange department and group meetings, ensuring agendas, materials, and logistics are prepared in advance, and assist in tracking department-level projects, activities, milestones, and results

  • Support the Commercial Operations team by serving as a point of contact for questions and providing direction to internal resources as needed

  • Provide complex, diverse, and confidential administrative support to the Vice President, Commercial Operations, and broader support to the Commercial Operations department

  • Create, edit, and maintain Excel, PowerPoint, and other project documentation in support of Commercial Operations initiatives

  • Coordinate projects and activities across multiple departments to ensure alignment, execution, and documentation of outcomes

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support evolving organizational and business needs

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • BS/BA in business or related field is highly preferred and 4+ years of coordination experience working with senior management. Requires experience with calendar management, project meeting and event planning and execution, preparation of executive level presentations, travel and expense report administration OR

  • MS or MBA degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

  • Ability to create and edit complex PowerPoint and other project documentation using Microsoft Office programs

  • Exercises discretion and judgment regarding highly confidential internal and external communications and materials

  • Adaptability to changing needs and situations

  • Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner

  • Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and report information in an effective manner

  • Must demonstrate professional demeanor at all times

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain cross-functional partnerships to achieve company goals

  • Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner at all levels of the organization and with external contacts

  • Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and work at a fast pace with a high degree of accuracy

  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity

  • Continuous improvement mindset to develop new processes or enhance existing ones

  • Strong organizational, time and project management skills

  • Ability to work independently and accomplish goals with minimal supervision

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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 $103,300.00-$141,000.00. 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.