Corporate Audit Manager

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:

Plays a key role in supervising and completing audits and advisory engagements covering Information Technology, Compliance, Financial, Operational, Strategic, and Third-Party risks. This role combines technical depth with emerging leadership responsibility and contributes meaningfully to the Company’s risk management and continuous improvement efforts.

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

• Complete and supervise audit engagements end-to-end, from planning through reporting, ensuring alignment with Internal Audit Standards, leading practices, risk-based methodology and relevant Company procedures.
• Supervise, mentor and coach more junior team members and co-sourced auditors to deliver high-quality, efficient engagements.
• Develop risk-based scopes and audit programs to evaluate internal business processes and third-party operations to identify risks, control gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Leverage AI, data analytics, and other digital tools to expand audit coverage and drive efficiency.
• Apply subject matter expertise across varied topics to assess risks and controls to identify opportunities to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and cost control.
• Draft clear, concise, and actionable audit observations tailored to the Company’s operations and priorities.
• Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to validate observations, build consensus on remediation actions, and communicate value-added insights.
• Contribute to audit plan development by bringing forward insights into emerging risks, business changes, and technology trends.
• Monitor and validate audit action item remediation progress and prepare updates for management and the Audit Committee.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit methodology and team capabilities.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, industry risks, and technology trends to continuously enhance audit strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ years of progressive audit or risk management experience (internal audit, public accounting, or consulting), including 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity OR
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years of progressive audit or risk management experience (internal audit, public accounting, or consulting), including 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Industry experience in biopharma or life sciences is preferred; Big 4 or equivalent consulting exposure is a plus including hands on experience including operational compliance and technology
• Holds or is pursuing one or more certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), or equivalent
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven project management capabilities, with experience managing concurrent priorities and delivering high-quality results on time
• Demonstrated agility and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A continuous learning mindset and commitment to improving audit practices and adding value to the broader organization
• Strong understanding of relevant standards, regulations, and emerging risks
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex processes, make connections and formulate sound conclusions
• Demonstrated expertise in leveraging AI and data analytics tools in audit execution; experience with Power BI and developing Custom GPTs is a plus

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

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 $117,300.00-$161,000.00. 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 30% 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.