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Sr. Data Engineer (San Diego based)

Neurocrine Biosciences
United States, California, San Diego
Aug 09, 2025
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 Biosciencesis 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, visitneurocrine.com, and follow the company onLinkedIn,XandFacebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to join our growing team of data architects and engineers. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure using modern cloud technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions that deliver valuable insights to drive business outcomes.

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Your Contributions:
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines using code-based ETL/ELT processes

  • Build and optimize data models to support analytics and reporting needs across multiple business domains

  • Integrate data into new and existing processes to improve data access and utilization

  • Implement access controls, data quality checks and monitoring to ensure data security, integrity and reliability

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions

  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to establishing best practices and standards

  • Lead small to medium-sized projects independently, from requirements gathering to implementation

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to our data architecture

Requirements:
  • 4+ years of experience in data engineering roles with a focus on building and maintaining data pipelines

  • Strong experience with cloud-based data platforms, preferably Databricks and/or Snowflake

  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, etc.)

  • Experience designing dimensional data models and implementing ETL/ELT processes

  • Strong foundation in software engineering principles including version control, CI/CD, and testing

  • Experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory, etc.)

  • Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance considerations

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry

  • Familiarity with healthcare data sources and regulatory requirements

  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

  • Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

  • Experience with AWS cloud services

  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies

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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 $101,200.00-$146,550.00. 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.
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