Sr. Engineer, IT Systems- (Onsite)

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 LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Responsible for leading the engineering, administration, and optimization of complex IT infrastructure solutions. With a strong emphasis on storage, backup, compute, cloud, and network services, this role requires not only technical expertise but also leadership, innovation, and mentorship. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge IT systems that align with organizational goals and industry best practices.

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

• Lead the design and engineering of advanced solutions for storage, backup, compute, cloud, and network services

• Architect highly scalable and resilient infrastructure to meet current and future business needs

• Provide technical leadership in administering storage systems, backup procedures, compute resources, and cloud environments

• Continuously assess and optimize existing IT systems for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

• Identify opportunities for innovation and lead initiatives to implement emerging technologies and best practices

• Drive automation and orchestration efforts to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency

• Design, implement, and maintain robust cloud network architecture

• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures to safeguard against cyber threats and unauthorized access

• Lead troubleshooting efforts to diagnose and resolve complex network issues, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and professional development opportunities

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the IT organization

• Document system designs, configurations, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance with industry standards

• Implement and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain regulatory compliance and data securit

• Lead audits and assessments of IT systems and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement and remediation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 4+ years or a combination of equivalent experience, training, or certifications of relevant experience OR

• Masters degree and 2+ years of related experience as noted above OR

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and 8+ years of related experience as noted above

• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work

• Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas

• Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area

• Ability to work as part of a team; may train lower levels

• Excellent computer skills

• Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

• Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

• Strong project management skill

• Experience in senior-level IT systems engineering and administration roles, demonstrating leadership and innovation

• Expertise in storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and software-defined storage solutions

• Proficiency in backup and recovery solutions, including hands-on experience with industry-leading
  platforms

• A strong understanding of infrastructure as code, automation, and scripting to support automated
  provisioning of resources

• Solid understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS,
  Azure, Google Cloud)

• Relevant certifications in storage or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect,
  NetApp, Veeam) are highly desirable

• Good leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive
  technical initiatives

• Experience with successfully leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact IT
  projects

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset, with a focus on driving innovation and
  continuous improvement

• Ability to execute

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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 $101,200.00-$146,550.00. 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.