HR Business Partner Manager- Commercial

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences is experiencing significant growth, and we are seeking a strategic HR Business Partner Manager to support our expanding Commercial organization across the United States. This role partners closely with Field Sales and Marketing leaders to drive performance, talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and a high-performance culture in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This is a highly visible role requiring strong business acumen, leadership presence, and the ability to operate independently while influencing leaders across a geographically dispersed workforce.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience (or 4+ with advanced degree), including experience supporting Commercial, Field Sales, or Marketing organizations
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams
• Strong business acumen and understanding of performance-driven environments
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance practices
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Regional travel required up to 15%

Nice To Haves

• Life Sciences or pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership
• Ability to influence senior leaders and navigate ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Strategic Commercial Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial leaders within assigned client groups
• Translate revenue goals, market expansion plans, and product strategies into aligned people strategies
• Use business data, field insights, and performance trends to proactively diagnose organizational and performance needs
• Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness Support workforce planning aligned to growth projections and evolving market demands
• Partner on role clarity, and organizational design to optimize employee and team effectiveness
• Guide leaders through realignments, scaling efforts, and change initiatives with structured change management
• Talent Strategy & Pipeline Development Drive talent reviews and succession planning to strengthen leadership bench strength
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support rapid hiring while maintaining quality and cultural alignment
• Implement strategies to accelerate ramp time, improve retention, and build long-term capability
• Performance & Leadership Development Coach leaders on accountability, engagement, and performance management in a distributed sales environment
• Navigate complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and risk awareness
• Strengthen leadership capability in feedback, inclusion, and change leadership
• Compensation & Motivation Partnership Partner with Commercial Operations and Compensation teams to help leaders effectively leverage compensation programs and incentive structures
• Reinforce alignment between performance outcomes and reward practices to support motivation and retention
• Growth & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead people-related aspects of rapid growth while maintaining culture and engagement
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable, business-aligned solutions
• Represent Commercial priorities in enterprise HR initiatives

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 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed