Patient Engagement & Advocacy Manager

About this role

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: The Patient Engagement & Advocacy (PEA) Manager enables the Endocrinology PEA team to operate efficiently, consistently, and at scale. Reporting to the Senior Director, Endocrinology PEA, this role leads operational planning and execution across assigned therapeutic programs and brands while improving the systems, processes, tools, and governance that support high-quality patient engagement & advocacy. Working closely with the Endocrinology PEA team and cross-functional partners, this role coordinates operational execution while helping build the systems and processes needed to support Neurocrine's growing Endocrinology portfolio. The Manager serves as the operational backbone of the team, ensuring patient engagement & advocacy activities are executed seamlessly while continuously improving how the organization plans, collaborates, and delivers value. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Operational Planning & Execution • Lead operational planning and execution for patient engagement activities across assigned therapeutic programs and brands

• Coordinate end-to-end operational execution for advisory meetings, patient and caregiver engagement activities, headquarters visits, conferences, sponsorships, memberships, and other strategic initiatives, working closely with external agencies and vendors to ensure seamless execution

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, annual calendars, dashboards, and operational trackers supporting the Endocrinology PEA team

Program & Portfolio Operations • Coordinate participant recruitment, contracting, travel logistics, meeting logistics, materials, invoicing, and follow-up activities for advisory boards and other patient engagement initiatives, partnering closely with external agencies and internal stakeholders

• Monitor operational progress across the portfolio, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities to improve execution while supporting portfolio planning and organizational decision making

• Maintain operational resources, templates, knowledge repositories, and reporting tools that support consistent execution across the Endocrinology PEA team

Cross-functional Coordination • Coordinate operational planning with Patient Marketing, Field Medical Marketing, Sales, Field Medical, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and other cross-functional teams supporting patient engagement activities

• Partner with the Endocrinology PEA team to plan, coordinate, and execute patient engagement activities across assigned therapeutic programs and brands

• Coordinate Neurocrine participation in patient advocacy events and ensure clear communication and alignment across participating internal and external stakeholders

Operational Excellence • Improve processes, templates, tools, governance, and workflows that increase consistency, efficiency, scalability, and organizational effectiveness across the Endocrinology PEA team

• Identify opportunities to simplify work, reduce administrative burden, and implement continuous process improvements that enhance team performance.

• Evaluate and implement best practices that strengthen operational capabilities and support future organizational growth

Technology & AI • Identify and implement technology solutions that improve planning, collaboration, reporting, knowledge management, and operational effectiveness

• Champion the responsible use of AI and other digital tools to improve productivity, streamline routine work, and strengthen organizational capabilities

Financial & Business Management • Serve as the primary operational lead for agencies, vendors, and service providers supporting PEA activities, coordinating operational planning, meeting logistics, travel, contracting, invoicing, budgeting, and other execution activities

• Coordinate operational budgets, sponsorship payments, purchase requests, contracts, invoices, and other administrative activities supporting the Endocrinology PEA team

• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

Leadership • Support onboarding of new team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements: Education & Experience • High school diploma with 10+ years of combined relevant education and experience; OR

• BS/BA degree in Business, Economics, Communications, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience; OR

• Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Experience • Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, a patient advocacy organization, or a healthcare consulting, communica

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