Director, Treasury & Insurance

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

3d • $181,500 - $247,000

About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company 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 and a robust pipeline. Neurocrine is seeking a Director of Treasury & Insurance to provide strategic leadership for and build the capabilities of its treasury and insurance function. This role oversees treasury operations, banking relationships, treasury technology, financial risk management, and the company's property & casualty and directors & officers insurance programs. The Director will partner with senior Finance leadership on capital markets, financing, and capital allocation initiatives, establish the operating model, governance framework, policies, controls, technology roadmap, and functional capabilities to support the company's growth, serve as a trusted advisor, and lead complex cross-functional initiatives and strategic transactions.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field and 12+ years of related experience in Treasury, capital markets, investments, corporate finance, and/or insurance OR MBA/MS/MA in Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of related experience.
• Deep technical knowledge across corporate treasury disciplines, including liquidity, investments, capital markets, banking, derivatives, financial risk management, and corporate insurance.
• Advanced financial modeling, market data interpretation, portfolio analytics, cash forecasting, stress testing, and scenario analysis skills.
• Demonstrated expertise with revolving credit facilities, debt compliance, capital markets transactions, bank groups, rating agency analysis, investment portfolios, and financing strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate insurance program design and placement, including coverage and limits analysis, broker and carrier management, risk assessments, claims coordination, and executive recommendations.
• Working knowledge of hedge accounting, ASC 815, investment accounting, fair value concepts, and treasury-related financial reporting and controls.
• Experience leading Kyriba or another treasury management system, bank connectivity, and process transformation; familiarity with Bloomberg, FXall, Clearwater, or bank portals preferred.
• Demonstrated application of artificial intelligence, workflow automation, analytics, or data platforms to strengthen treasury efficiency, controls, and reporting.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, geographic expansion, or other significant corporate transactions preferred.
• CTP, CFA, CPA, MBA, or MS Finance preferred.
• Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise in Treasury and Insurance.
• Develops strategic plans and translates complex strategies into clear operational and tactical priorities.
• Applies advanced analytical judgment to solve complex, ambiguous issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Influences senior leaders and communicates complex financial and risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Builds scalable functional capabilities and operating models, leads cross-functional alignment, drives accountability, and models Neurocrine's values.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Bloomberg, FXall, Clearwater, or bank portals preferred.
• CTP, CFA, CPA, MBA, or MS Finance preferred.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, geographic expansion, or other significant corporate transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Company's treasury strategy, operating plan, policies, performance measures, and multi-year capability roadmap.
• Build and continuously enhance scalable treasury capabilities by establishing governance, operating processes, internal controls, technology, and functional capabilities.
• Lead enterprise cash forecasting, daily liquidity management, and short- and long-term liquidity planning, including stress testing and contingency funding analyses.
• Lead the Company's investment portfolio strategy and execution.
• Lead strategic relationships with commercial banks, revolving credit facility lenders, investment managers, custodians, and other financial institutions.
• Lead global treasury operations, including cash positioning, bank account administration, signatory governance, payment controls, fraud prevention, treasury compliance, and banking documentation.
• Develop and manage intercompany funding and settlement processes.
• Partner with Finance leadership to evaluate and execute capital markets and financing initiatives.
• Develop analyses and recommendations supporting capital allocation decisions.
• Develop and enhance the Company’s financial risk management framework.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, licensing transactions, and other strategic initiatives through treasury due diligence.
• Lead the treasury technology and automation roadmap.
• Lead administration of the Company's property & casualty and directors & officers insurance programs.
• Lead annual insurance renewals and market placements in partnership with insurance brokers and Legal.
• Manage strategic relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, underwriters, claims administrators, and external advisors.
• Partner closely with Legal, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Commercial, Information Technology, Human Resources, Facilities, Quality, and Internal Audit to identify evolving business risks.
• Oversee administration of global clinical trial insurance programs.
• Partner with Legal to review contractual insurance requirements, certificates of insurance, indemnification provisions, and vendor risk transfer requirements.
• Partner with Commercial, Legal, Human Resources, and other business leaders to support the Company's evolving insurance and risk management needs.

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: Director