Sr. Real Estate Specialist

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: Responsible for real estate portfolio management, lease administration, contract management, and transaction support across the Company's office, laboratory, and R&D real estate portfolio. Manages lease and contract obligations, supports complex real estate transactions, and serves as a key resource for portfolio reporting, financial compliance, and landlord and vendor relationship management. Reports into Global Real Estate Operations and partners cross-functionally with Facilities/Engineering, EH&S, Space Planning, and Finance to ensure lease compliance, accurate financial reporting, and alignment with business and operational needs. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Lease Administration & Portfolio Management Support portfolio strategy and real estate planning initiatives through reporting, analysis, and operational insights Maintain and manage lease records, including critical dates, financial terms, and key provisions within lease administration systems Generate and deliver portfolio-level reporting and insights to support real estate decision-making and leadership reviews Track and proactively manage lease expirations, renewals, options, and notice requirements Perform lease abstraction and ensure accurate interpretation and application of lease terms Ensure all lease documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready Serve as a knowledgeable resource for lease-related obligations and inquiries Support and coordinate activities related to complex lease transactions and related documentation, due diligence, and execution activities Identify and implement process improvements to enhance lease administration efficiency, reporting accuracy, and operational effectiveness Financial Management & Reporting Track, validate, and reconcile rent, operating expenses, and other lease-related costs Identify and resolve discrepancies in landlord billing and lease financial terms Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of occupancy costs and lease obligations Support internal and external audit activities by maintaining accurate, audit-ready lease documentation Property Management & Landlord Coordination Manage real estate-related contracts and agreements, including leases, amendments, renewals, subleases, service agreements, and occupancy-related documents Track contractual obligations, critical dates, notice requirements, and compliance provisions Coordinate contract review, execution, and document retention activities with Legal and business stakeholders Monitor contract compliance and identify potential risks, discrepancies, or business impacts Maintain organized and audit-ready contract documentation and records. Coordinate resolution of property-level issues impacting lease obligations, billing, or tenant rights Monitor landlord compliance with lease terms, including service and operational obligations Track insurance requirements and compliance obligations associated with leases, contracts, and property agreements Maintain and monitor certificates of insurance (COIs) and other insurance documentation to ensure required coverage remains current and compliant Sublease & Subtenant Oversight Administer sublease agreements, including tracking critical dates, financial terms, and obligations Monitor subtenant compliance with sublease requirements and escalate issues as needed Track and reconcile sublease income in coordination with Finance Coordinate with brokers, Legal, and internal stakeholders on sublease activities Lease Systems & Data Management Maintain and manage lease administration platforms, ensuring accurate and complete data entry Serve as a key system user responsible for data integrity, reporting, and portfolio tracking Generate reports to support financial analysis, audits, and portfolio management Transaction & Cross-Functional Support Support lease transactions including renewals, amendments, expansions, and terminations Coordinate with Facilities, Space Planning, Legal, and Risk Management to ensure alignment on lease obligations and operational requirements Other duties as assigned Requirements: Bachelor's degree in real estate, Business or Finance AND 4+ years of applicable experience in lease administration and/or corporate real estate; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (8+ years) OR Master’s degree AND 2+ years of relevant experience as noted above or an equivalent combination of education and experience (8+ years) : Strong working knowledge of lease administration and corporate real estate processes Ability to interpret commercial lease terms and financial provisions Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy Stro