Director, Treasury & Insurance
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 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:
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting, the Director of Treasury is responsible for providing strategic leadership for and building the capabilities of Neurocrine’s treasury and insurance function. The role oversees treasury operations, banking relationships, treasury technology, and the development of financial risk management capabilities, as well as the Company’s property & casualty and directors & officers insurance programs. In partnership with senior Finance leadership, the Director supports capital markets, financing, and capital allocation initiatives. The Director establishes the operating model, governance framework, policies, controls, technology roadmap, and functional capabilities required to support the Company’s continued growth; serves as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership; and leads complex cross-functional initiatives and strategic transactions._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Treasury
Develop and execute the Company's treasury strategy, operating plan, policies, performance measures, and multi-year capability roadmap that informs and aligns with Finance and Company priorities
Build and continuously enhance scalable treasury capabilities by establishing governance, operating processes, internal controls, technology, and functional capabilities to support the Company's continued growth
Lead enterprise cash forecasting, daily liquidity management, and short- and long-term liquidity planning, including stress testing and contingency funding analyses
Lead the Company's investment portfolio strategy and execution, including cash deployment, maturity and duration planning, liquidity segmentation, counterparty exposure, custody relationships, and compliance with investment policies
Lead strategic relationships with commercial banks, revolving credit facility lenders, investment managers, custodians, and other financial institutions, including oversight of banking services, fee negotiations, service levels, and treasury-related vendor relationships
Lead global treasury operations, including cash positioning, bank account administration, signatory governance, payment controls, fraud prevention, treasury compliance, and banking documentation
Develop and manage intercompany funding and settlement processes to support the Company's evolving global operations, including intercompany loans, cash transfers, funding requirements, and cash repatriation; partner closely with Tax, Accounting, and Legal to evaluate funding alternatives and establish appropriate documentation, controls, and processes considering tax, accounting, regulatory, and legal-entity requirements
Partner with Finance leadership to evaluate and execute capital markets and financing initiatives, including administration of the Company's credit facility, financing analyses, covenant compliance, lender communications, interest rate risk management, and preparation for future credit rating agency engagement and debt market access, as appropriate
Develop analyses and recommendations supporting capital allocation decisions related to liquidity reserves, investment strategy, debt management, acquisitions, strategic investments, and shareholder return initiatives
Develop and enhance the Company’s financial risk management framework by identifying, assessing, and monitoring foreign exchange, interest-rate, liquidity, counterparty, and other financial exposures. Evaluate and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies, including derivative or hedging programs as warranted by the Company’s evolving operations and capital structure, and partner with Accounting on related controls, accounting, valuation, and financial reporting considerations
Support acquisitions, divestitures, licensing transactions, and other strategic initiatives through treasury due diligence, financing analyses, banking and cash management integration, and transition planning
Lead the treasury technology and automation roadmap, including Kyriba, bank connectivity, cash and liquidity reporting, investments, debt administration, controls, data integration, analytics, and appropriate applications of artificial intelligence and workflow automation
Insurance
Lead administration of the Company's property & casualty and directors & officers insurance programs, including business and contingent business interruption, general and product liability, clinical trials, cyber, fiduciary, employment practices, crime, automobile, international, and other specialty coverages
Lead annual insurance renewals and market placements in partnership with insurance brokers and Legal, including exposure analysis, coverage design, policy negotiations, insurer selection, limits and retentions, benchmarking, premium allocation, and recommendations to executive leadership
Manage strategic relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, underwriters, claims administrators, and external advisors, establishing performance expectations, service standards, and accountability for program delivery
Partner closely with Legal, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Commercial, Information Technology, Human Resources, Facilities, Quality, and Internal Audit to identify evolving business risks, support contractual insurance requirements, and align insurance strategies with the Company's operational and growth objectives
Oversee administration of global clinical trial insurance programs, including placement and renewal of country-specific policies, coordination with brokers, contract research organizations, Legal, and study teams to support international clinical development activities and regulatory requirements
Partner with Legal to review contractual insurance requirements, certificates of insurance, indemnification provisions, and vendor risk transfer requirements to ensure alignment with the Company's insurance program
Partner with Commercial, Legal, Human Resources, and other business leaders to support the Company's evolving insurance and risk management needs, including new commercial operations, field-based employees, international expansion, and other strategic initiatives
Requirements:
BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field and 12+ years of related experience in Treasury, capital markets, investments, corporate finance, and/or insurance OR
MBA/MS/MA in Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of related experience noted above
Deep technical knowledge across corporate treasury disciplines, including liquidity, investments, capital markets, banking, derivatives, financial risk management, and corporate insurance
Advanced financial modeling, market data interpretation, portfolio analytics, cash forecasting, stress testing, and scenario analysis skills
Demonstrated expertise with revolving credit facilities, debt compliance, capital markets transactions, bank groups, rating agency analysis, investment portfolios, and financing strategies
Demonstrated expertise in corporate insurance program design and placement, including coverage and limits analysis, broker and carrier management, risk assessments, claims coordination, and executive recommendations
Working knowledge of hedge accounting, ASC 815, investment accounting, fair value concepts, and treasury-related financial reporting and controls
Experience leading Kyriba or another treasury management system, bank connectivity, and process transformation; familiarity with Bloomberg, FXall, Clearwater, or bank portals preferred
Demonstrated application of artificial intelligence, workflow automation, analytics, or data platforms to strengthen treasury efficiency, controls, and reporting
Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, geographic expansion, or other significant corporate transactions preferred
CTP, CFA, CPA, MBA, or MS Finance preferred
Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise in Treasury and Insurance
Develops strategic plans and translates complex strategies into clear operational and tactical priorities
Applies advanced analytical judgment to solve complex, ambiguous issues and develop innovative solutions
Influences senior leaders and communicates complex financial and risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Builds scalable functional capabilities and operating models, leads cross-functional alignment, drives accountability, and models Neurocrine's values
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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 $181,500.00-$247,000.00. 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 35% 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.