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 spa