Senior Manager, R&D Finance

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Lead quarterly forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and consolidation processes for global Research and Development activities, ensuring accurate financial roll-ups, timely submissions, and clear variance explanations.</li><li>Coordinate financial inputs from multiple functions and development programs to provide a consolidated view of R&amp;D spending, commitments, and projected financial performance.</li><li>Prepare executive-ready financial reporting packages, budget-versus-actual analyses, variance commentary, and risk and opportunity assessments to support leadership reviews and strategic decisions.</li><li>Support global R&amp;D budgeting, financial planning, and long-range planning activities, aligning financial projections with business priorities and development objectives.</li><li>Conduct sophisticated financial analyses and pipeline valuations to assess investment opportunities, evaluate development programs, and inform portfolio prioritization.</li><li>Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and risk-adjusted valuation frameworks to support decisions regarding pipeline investments, project transitions, and resource allocation.</li><li>Collaborate with R&amp;D, Commercial, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable financial insights and support governance forums and investment reviews.</li><li>Translate complex scientific, operational, and financial information into clear recommendations that enable executive leadership to assess trade-offs and make informed decisions.</li><li>Maintain and enhance financial models, reporting dashboards, tracking templates, and analytical tools to improve transparency and visibility into R&amp;D expenditures and portfolio performance.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements through reporting automation, standardized workflows, and modern financial technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data and reporting outputs while strengthening controls and improving the efficiency of core FP&amp;A processes.</li><li>Manage multiple financial planning and analytical priorities with strong accountability, sound business judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field.</li><li>At least seven years of overall professional experience, including six or more years of progressively responsible financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A) or finance experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or the life sciences industry.</li><li>Significant experience supporting global R&amp;D organizations, with a strong understanding of research, clinical development, and pharmaceutical development processes.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in managing R&amp;D or clinical development budgets, monthly financial close activities, global financial consolidation, and executive reporting.</li><li>Strong experience leading or supporting core FP&amp;A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and long-range financial planning.</li><li>Proven expertise in pipeline valuation, portfolio analytics, scenario modeling, and risk-adjusted financial decision-making to support investment prioritization and development strategy.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex scientific, operational, and financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships across R&amp;D, Commercial, Finance, and other business functions.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to develop sophisticated financial models and communicate findings effectively through executive presentations.</li><li>Hands-on experience with enterprise financial planning and analytics tools, such as SAP, TM1, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, or Tableau.</li><li>Demonstrated experience using automation or AI-enabled tools to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities. Programming skills and experience implementing AI-driven automation are preferred.</li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deliver accurate outputs within deadlines, and maintain a high standard of financial rigor.</li><li>Sound business judgment, initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment, communicating complex financial concepts clearly and influencing decisions without relying solely on formal authority.</li><li>An MBA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or another relevant advanced qualification is preferred but not required.</li><li>No travel is required for this position.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive annual base salary:</strong>Ranging from $133,000 to $178,000, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and work location.</li><li>
<strong>Performance-based compensation:</strong>Eligibility for an annual bonus or applicable incentive compensation plan, subject to the relevant program terms.</li><li>
<strong>Equity opportunities:</strong>Eligibility for discretionary stock awards and voluntary participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.</li><li>
<strong>Comprehensive healthcare coverage:</strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement savings:</strong>Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.</li><li>
<strong>Flexible savings options:</strong>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), subject to plan eligibility.</li><li>
<strong>Financial protection:</strong>Life insurance benefits.</li><li>
<strong>Paid time off:</strong>Paid leave to support personal commitments, rest, and work-life balance.</li><li>
<strong>Wellness programs:</strong>Resources and initiatives designed to support employee well-being.</li><li>
<strong>Remote work flexibility:</strong>U.S.-based remote position with no travel requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Strategic business exposure:</strong>Opportunities to work closely with senior finance leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on financial planning, portfolio valuation, and investment decisions.</li><li>
<strong>Professional development:</strong>The opportunity to strengthen expertise in R&amp;D finance, financial automation, advanced analytics, and strategic portfolio management within the life sciences sector.</li><li>
<strong>Purpose-driven impact:</strong>Contribute to financial decisions that support research and development investments and the advancement of innovative treatments.</li>