Associate Specialist, Program Management

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

106d • $30 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the planning and supports execution of product development projects while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements. Helps ensure consistent practices throughout all phases of the project life cycle. Prepares technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses as requested. Applies best practices and follows standard procedures in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects. Interacts with research and development, marketing, manufacturing and regulatory departments.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree and some relevant experience
• Learning mindset, team orientation, professional demeanor
• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels across the organization
• Ability to communicate project requirements in a positive manner
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet
• Good project management skills
• Experience in a drug development setting
• Understands Neurocrine's business objectives and developing understanding of Neurocrine's services and customers
• Has experience in specific functional discipline while working to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills
• Comfortable with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong computer skills
• Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers through a variety of technical, analytical, and administrative functions in support of advancing Neurocrine's development programs
• Ensure timely and accurate project documentation by updating project management systems, drafting minutes, updating SharePoint sites, and producing/distributing other forms of project communication
• Create and maintain tracking systems, metrics, reports as needed
• Assist in meeting schedules, documentation, and management
• Facilitate and document project team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal functional groups and leadership
• Maintains defined project and/or vendor activities
• Assist other departments on short-term projects as assigned
• Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (with company match)
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree