Organizational Effectiveness Specialist

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

2d • $76,800 - $105,000

About The Position

The Organizational Effectiveness Specialist supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of organizational and team effectiveness initiatives. This individual will contribute to key priorities that drive efficiencies and effectiveness at both the team and organizational levels. Working under general guidance, the Specialist will lead smaller initiatives and support more complex cross-functional efforts, applying structured problem-solving and project management skills to drive data-driven decision making and impact across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, Human Resources, Business Psychology, or a related field, and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (6+ years) OR Master’s degree and relevant work experience; or equivalent work experience
• Foundational knowledge of organizational effectiveness, change management, and/or HR transformation concepts
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines for a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to leverage qualitative and quantitative data to assess organizational health, diagnose performance and effectiveness challenges, and identify underlying root causes.
• Skilled at separating symptoms from systemic issues and applying appropriate organizational development, team effectiveness, and change management approaches to improve outcomes
• Ability to quickly process information, analyze root-cause issues, and make decisions within defined parameters, seeking guidance when needed
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey moderately complex concepts clearly to different audiences (both at the individual and group levels) across diverse formats
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build productive working relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Comfort working with data, tools, and systems that support organizational and HR initiatives
• Learning agility and willingness to develop expertise in change management methodologies, as well as ability to scale this knowledge more broadly across the business
• Understanding of how organizational effectiveness initiatives support overarching business objectives
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of smaller initiatives and contribute to larger efforts

Responsibilities

• Provide thought partnership and support execution of technology enablement and adoption initiatives, partnering closely with IT and other business stakeholders
• Contribute to the scaling of change management capabilities, including supporting department-level change initiatives (e.g., reorganizations, technology implementations)
• Apply structured methodologies to support change readiness, stakeholder engagement, and adoption planning
• Support overall HR Department effectiveness by driving continuous improvements that enhance efficiency, alignment, and delivery of HR initiatives and programs
• Support organizational effectiveness programs and tools, including frameworks for organizational capability measurement and planning
• Analyze organizational challenges and recommend solutions within defined parameters, escalating more complex issues as appropriate
• Partner cross-functionally across different business units and use data to gather insights, inform decisions, and drive alignment
• Support multiple concurrent projects with moderate complexity, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met
• Develop communication materials and presentations to convey moderately complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and team effectiveness practices

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: Mid Level