Sr. Specialist, Health and Safety Programs

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: The Senior Health & Safety (H&S) Specialist performs multifaceted occupational health and workplace safety tasks and leads and supports successful project and product delivery related to identifying, evaluating, eliminating and mitigating workplace hazards to prevent incidents. This includes leading in the development, maintenance, and continual improvement of enterprise-wide policies/programs, processes, systems and tools related to ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and standards within the organization. The Senior Health & Safety Specialist serves as a key Health & Safety resource to San Diego teams and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen implementation of H&S programs and compliance across daily operations and Research and Development. The role assesses and reduces risk through hazard assessments and incident investigations, leads assigned elements of chemical research safety, Process Safety Management and ISO 14001/45001 management systems, delivers H&S training and emergency response readiness, and interfaces with stakeholders and regulators as needed. The ideal candidate is an articulate communicator—both verbally and in writing—who brings strong organizational skills, technical aptitude, and a proactive mindset while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting. Success in this role requires a collaborative approach, adaptability to shifting project demands, and the ability to develop systems and tools that align closely with the way people work. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our safety culture, stewarding systems and processes, and driving continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance across the enterprise. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Provide coaching and support to functional areas, project teams, and/or employees on health and safety policies, procedures, and other H&S guidance, including monitoring compliance, performance indicator tracking and/or reporting within the area of support and promoting, reinforcing, and sustaining a strong safety culture through engagement with leadership and teams Conduct routine inspections, audits, and/or work observations to assist in identifying potential hazards in the workplace environment. Track and report data that drives H&S performance reviews, engage in safety walks and continuous improvement activities that are H&S related Support the development of and/or administrative review of product or project-specific Health and Safety Plans, including conducting technical reviews for low to moderate complexity projects and activities and provides recommendations for risk mitigation. Maintain, monitor, and support aspects of local office health and safety, including related policies and procedures Support, as applicable to operational area and/or project, regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER), and Radiation standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate solutions with involved parties Participate and/or lead in the facilitation of company H&S Training program including leading development and implementation of employee training Respond to incidents promptly, coordinating appropriate response activities and leading investigations involving moderate complexity incidents and serving as a technical resource for significant investigations. Partner with assigned Functions to implement methods, programs, controls, and safeguards which promote a safe work environment. Lead implementation and continuous improvement of assigned EHS programs (e.g., lab health and safety, biosafety, ergonomics, controlled substance, particularly hazardous chemicals, fire safety, inspections, risk assessments) and serve as program owner for designated program elements Provide technical expertise and guidance on Health & Safety related challenges and risk reduction activities during research and development and clinical operations, escalating complex issues as appropriate Investigate hazards, near misses and incidents with the goal of finding root causes and implementing ways to prevent recurrence Identify, develop, and implement process improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency, and employee safety outcomes Provide technical guidance on chemical operations and Process Safety Management activities by providing guidance within established procedures and escalating complex technical matters as needed Perform EH&S assessments for new processes, projects, and equipment that include risk assessments, confined space, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, and machine guarding