Associate Specialist, Clin Ops Strategy & Efficiency
Neurocrine Biosciences
August 07, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Operations
About The Role
Supports clinical operations strategy and efficiency initiatives by completing basic assigned tasks, data entry, and documentation under close and direct guidance. Develops foundational knowledge of clinical trial operations, operational data support, and technology-enabled tools.
Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Supports basic clinical operations administrative and data-entry tasks as assigned
- Collects and organizes operational data following detailed instructions and established templates
- Assists with maintaining trackers, reference materials, and team resources
- Identifies basic questions or issues and escalates for guidance
- Participates in team meetings to learn processes and provide status updates on assigned tasks
- Completes assigned tasks accurately and within timelines, with regular check-ins from manager or mentor
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- BA and 0 to 2 years of applicable experience
- Entry-level exposure to clinical research or clinical trial operations through coursework, internship, or general interest (no prior work experience required)
- Ability to perform basic data entry and organization following established steps
- Interest in learning about clinical systems, GCP principles, or the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- Interest in how reporting/collaboration tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet) are used
- Basic awareness of clinical operations terminology and functional area practices
- Developing computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete structured tasks
- Willingness to ask questions, receive close guidance, and act on frequent feedback
- Detail-oriented; understands the importance of meeting deadlines
Supports clinical operations strategy and efficiency initiatives by completing basic assigned tasks, data entry, and documentation under close and direct guidance. Develops foundational knowledge of clinical trial operations, operational data support, and technology-enabled tools.
Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Supports basic clinical operations administrative and data-entry tasks as assigned
- Collects and organizes operational data following detailed instructions and established templates
- Assists with maintaining trackers, reference materials, and team resources
- Identifies basic questions or issues and escalates for guidance
- Participates in team meetings to learn processes and provide status updates on assigned tasks
- Completes assigned tasks accurately and within timelines, with regular check-ins from manager or mentor
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- BA and 0 to 2 years of applicable experience
- Entry-level exposure to clinical research or clinical trial operations through coursework, internship, or general interest (no prior work experience required)
- Ability to perform basic data entry and organization following established steps
- Interest in learning about clinical systems, GCP principles, or the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- Interest in how reporting/collaboration tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet) are used
- Basic awareness of clinical operations terminology and functional area practices
- Developing computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete structured tasks
- Willingness to ask questions, receive close guidance, and act on frequent feedback
- Detail-oriented; understands the importance of meeting deadlines