What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specialist, Training & Adoption (Technology, Enablement & Adoption) position at Neurocrine Biosciences?
Who We Are
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are 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 for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, 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 more than 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, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About The Role
Neurocrine is building a new and evolving Technology & Enablement (TEA) function and is seeking a Sr Specialist for Training.
This role supports the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-wide training programs that enable employees to effectively adopt and utilize emerging technology solutions, with an initial emphasis on AI-powered solutions, including Agentic AI and generative AI tools such as ChatGPT Enterprise. This role partners with the TEA team to support and execute the end-to-end learning strategy for TEA training initiatives and ensures scalable, role-based capability building within supported functions. This role will play a critical role in supporting the development of organizational capability in AI, embedding best practices, and ensuring our colleagues and customers benefit from confident, efficient, and responsible use of AI technologies.
Within this role, the Specialist can quickly build and experiment. They are encouraged to try new approaches, learn what resonates, and contribute to the evolution of development programs employees want to engage with. We are looking for someone who enjoys creating practical, inclusive learning, quickly iterating based on feedback, and balancing thoughtful structure with room to experiment.
The role partners closely with training leads from HR, Commercial Sales, Medical, and other groups with dedicated training leads.
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Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)
Required Qualifications
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, 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 $103,300.00-$141,000.00. 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.
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are 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 for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, 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 more than 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, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About The Role
Neurocrine is building a new and evolving Technology & Enablement (TEA) function and is seeking a Sr Specialist for Training.
This role supports the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-wide training programs that enable employees to effectively adopt and utilize emerging technology solutions, with an initial emphasis on AI-powered solutions, including Agentic AI and generative AI tools such as ChatGPT Enterprise. This role partners with the TEA team to support and execute the end-to-end learning strategy for TEA training initiatives and ensures scalable, role-based capability building within supported functions. This role will play a critical role in supporting the development of organizational capability in AI, embedding best practices, and ensuring our colleagues and customers benefit from confident, efficient, and responsible use of AI technologies.
Within this role, the Specialist can quickly build and experiment. They are encouraged to try new approaches, learn what resonates, and contribute to the evolution of development programs employees want to engage with. We are looking for someone who enjoys creating practical, inclusive learning, quickly iterating based on feedback, and balancing thoughtful structure with room to experiment.
The role partners closely with training leads from HR, Commercial Sales, Medical, and other groups with dedicated training leads.
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Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Design and develop end-to-end training programs (curriculum, eLearning, videos, job aids, and live sessions) for AI and digital solutions
- Deliver high-impact training sessions (in-person and virtual) tailored to diverse audiences and roles
- Build role-based learning paths and contribute to scalable training frameworks
- Identify appropriate external training partners and manage vendor relationships, as needed, to support training plans
- Translate technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for business users
- Partner with SMEs, AI champions, IT, and other training groups to align and deliver training solutions with evolving capabilities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of training standards, templates, and governance for consistency and quality
- Develop and implement effective internal marketing campaigns to ensure employees are aware of training and resources and know how best to utilize them. Create and maintain microsites with relevant content
- Partner with the TEA team to support evaluation of training effectiveness using metrics such as engagement, knowledge retention, and adoption
- Continuously iterate content based on feedback, analytics, and changing business needs
- Support change management efforts through execution of training activities aligned to technology rollouts
- Support TEA activities such as gamification, functional deep dives, and office hours
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Training & Development, or related field and 4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, training, or certifications (8 years)
- 8 years of experience in training, learning and development, enablement, or technology adoption roles
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training content end-to-end (documents, videos, live sessions, feedback loops)
- Hands-on experience with training tools such as Camtasia, Articulate Rise/Storyline, or equivalent
- Current knowledge of best practices in learning; experience with blended learning approaches, virtual delivery, instructional technology, and learning platforms
- Experience supporting technology rollouts, from a training perspective, in Life Sciences, Biotech, or Pharma
- Familiarity with regulated environments (GxP awareness)
- Experience designing learning programs at scale for technical products, preferably AI
- Passionate about AI literacy and empowering the workforce with AI
- Experience with LMS platforms and training administration
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design frameworks
- Camtasia, Articulate Rise/Storyline, or equivalent
- Advanced Microsoft productivity applications: Outlook, Teams, PPT, Excel, Viva Engage, SharePoint
- Generative AI working experience: ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or similar
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills (in-person and virtual)
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and effectively partner with stakeholders across levels
- Excellent writing and content organization skills
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a creative mindset
- Experience leveraging generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or similar
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, 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 $103,300.00-$141,000.00. 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.
Salary : $103,300 - $141,000