Neurocrine Biosciences · 5 hours ago
Compensation Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $164K/yr
6+ years expNeurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients. The Compensation Manager will lead various Total Pay programs, provide data insights, and manage compensation-related training and communications initiatives across the organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Teresa Melanson
Responsibilities
Leads the Total Pay Process and Mid-year promotion / adjustment process including Workday end to end system, developing and managing project work plan, reviewing proposed salary changes (merit, promotions, adjustments, where applicable) for adherence to established guidelines, policies and practices, legal requirements, preparing executive summaries and supporting leader/employee training and communications
Provide data insights and recommendations to total pay programs through compensation reporting and analytics best practices, using 3rd party software (PayFactors/others) and/or research
Creates end-user reporting and analytics for multiple audiences
Develops comprehensive analysis and make recommendations for updating/changing the company salary structure, bonus targets and/or equity targets
Partners with HR Business Partners, HR, Communications and leaders on developing enterprise-wide compensation related trainings designed to address broader compensation-related issues, upskilling leaders on compensation
Manages end to end non-cash recognition program, including leading vendor selection, onboarding, management and disposition
Manages job architecture and evaluates, recommends changes based on robust analysis and business need
Develops innovative ways to create a “self-service” environment for employees to find total pay related information
Administers both domestic and international programs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
6+ years of Compensation experience in a publicly traded company, including experience with designing, planning, communicating, training, rollout of all components of total pay (base, STI and/or Sales Incentive Plans, and equity)
Master's degree/MBA and 4+ years of relevant experience
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) highly preferred
Demonstrated experience in job analysis techniques and job evaluation methods
Extensive experience with compensation systems and tools, preferably Workday and Payfactors
Proven/progressive experience leading cross-functional, company-wide initiatives and working with external/internal resources to accomplish objectives
Experience managing vendor relationships and consultant projects
Strong analytical skills with advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on MS Excel and PowerPoint. Exceptional Excel Skills are a must
Advanced knowledge of implementing compensation programs and principles
Strong understanding of the laws governing compensation
Deep knowledge of job analysis techniques
Proven project management skills to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Vendor management experience and ability to effectively oversee consultant work
Leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and initiatives
Critical thinking skills and very strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively, influencing without authority, and make presentations to various stakeholders including C-Suite
Results-oriented, being able to anticipate issues and develop solutions
Ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities
Customer service orientation with strong interpersonal skills to build productive relationships
Preferred
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) highly preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program
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
Company
Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences engages in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of neurological and endocrine-related diseases.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
Venrock
2015-02-19Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2009-12-17Post Ipo Equity· $10M
1996-05-31IPO
Leadership Team
Matt Abernethy
Chief Financial Officer
D
Dimitri Grigoriadis
VP, Research
Recent News
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2026-01-16
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