Space Planning Manager

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:

• The Space Planning Manager is responsible for developing and leading complex workplace and space planning initiatives across the San Diego headquarters and global portfolio, providing technical expertise and recommendations to support effective space utilization and business needs. This role provides
• strategic and operational leadership in optimizing office and laboratory space, managing occupancy and capacity, supporting organizational growth, and ensuring effective utilization of company facilities. The position is accountable for developing and implementing space planning standards, managing
• workplace forecasting and scenario planning, overseeing space allocation and occupancy management, and leading complex workplace planning projects, including renovations, reconfigurations, densification, and moves, adds, and changes.The Manager serves as a key strategic partner to Facilities, Workplace Services, Real Estate, Finance, HR, IT, EHS, Procurement, and business leadership to develop and execute workplace solutions aligned with organizational priorities, financial objectives, operational requirements, and long-term growth strategies. This role provides an oversight of space planning processes, systems, data governance, drawing management, and workplace standards across the organization. The Manager is responsible for evaluating and implementing space management technologies, improving operational efficiencies, and establishing consistent planning practices across global locations. The position requires strong analytical, technical, project management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities, including the ability to independently evaluate complex space challenges, develop strategic recommendations, and present solutions to senior leadership. _

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• •Strategic Space Planning & Workplace Management
• •Manages the development and execution of comprehensive office and laboratory space planning strategies across the San Diego headquarters and global portfolio
• •Develops and recommends short- and long-term space planning solutions and approaches that align with organizational growth, business priorities, financial objectives, and operational requirements
• •Directs space allocation, occupancy planning, and capacity management to optimize the utilization of existing facilities while maintaining established workplace standards
• •Manages strategic workplace initiatives, including renovations, reconfigurations, densification, departmental consolidations, new construction, and workplace improvement projects
• •Oversees the development and evaluation of space plans, test fits, blocking plans, seating layouts, and alternative planning scenarios
• •Establishes planning priorities and recommends workplace solutions based on headcount projections, functional requirements, space availability, cost considerations, and business needs
• •Partners with Real Estate and Facilities leadership to support portfolio planning, expansion strategies, site master planning, and long-term facility requirements
• •Space Forecasting, Analytics & Financial Planning
• •Manages global workplace forecasting and scenario planning in partnership with Finance, HR, Real Estate, Facilities, and business leadership
• •Develops and maintains multi-year space capacity and headcount forecasts to anticipate future workplace requirements and identify potential space constraints
• •Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) related to occupancy, utilization, space capacity, allocation efficiency, and workplace performance
• •Analyzes space utilization trends and develops recommendations to maximize existing resources, improve operational efficiency, and reduce unnecessary real estate expenditures
• •Develops business cases and financial assessments for proposed workplace initiatives, including cost estimates, resource requirements, risks, and operational impacts
• •Presents data-driven planning recommendations, alternatives, and strategic options to senior leadership to support informed business decisions
• •Collaborates with Finance and Procurement to support project budgets, cost tracking, vendor proposals, and opportunities for cost savings
• •Global Workplace Standards & Governance
• •Contributes to the development and implementation of workplace and space planning standards, procedures and best practices to support consistency across company locations
• •Establishes and maintains standards for offices, workstations, laboratories, collaboration areas, conference rooms, shared spaces, and workplace furniture
• •Provides oversight of space allocation guidelines, seating assignments, workplace utilization practices, and moves, adds, and changes processes
• •Develops and maintains drawing standards, documentation requirements, naming conventions, and space data management procedures
• •Establishes governance processes to ensure accurate and consistent space information, occupancy records, and floor plans across global facilities
• •Partners with global site representatives to support standardized workplace planning practices while accommodating local operational requirements
• •Evaluates workplace standards and recommends improvements based on business growth, industry benchmarks, employee needs, and evolving workplace strategies

• •Space Planning Operations & Project Management
• •Directs and manages complex workplace planning projects from initial business requirements through planning, implementation, and completion
• •Oversees departmental relocations, moves, adds, and changes, including sequencing, temporary swing-space planning, stakeholder communications, and post-move documentation
• •Leads the coordination of multiple simultaneous workplace initiatives, identifying dependencies, risks, resource requirements, and scheduling impacts
• •Establishes project timelines, deliverables, responsibilities, and performance expectations to ensure successful execution of planning initiatives
• •Partners with Facilities, IT, Infrastructure, EHS, Security, architects, contractors, and furniture vendors to coordinate operational and infrastructure requirements
• •Provides planning oversight for office and laboratory renovations, reconfigurations, and construction-related initiatives
• •Evaluates project alternatives and recommends solutions that balance operational requirements, employee experience, workplace standards, costs, and long-term flexibility
• •Identifies and resolves complex space allocation challenges, competing departmental priorities, and operational constraints
• •Ensures space planning activities are executed in accordance with company policies, applicable regulations, safety requirements, and established project standards

• •Space Management Technology & Data Governance
• •Manages the evaluation,