Finance Partner, R&D

About This Role

As the Finance Partner, R&D (Manager), you will be the finance lead supporting our clinical development programs, business development R&D modeling, and other projects as necessary. You will play a crucial role in providing program-level financial leadership combined with hands‑on clinical trial financial oversight. This position ensures disciplined investment, accurate forecasting, and fosters strong cross‑functional partnerships across the organization.

• Build and manage detailed clinical study budgets, including per protocol, per patient, and per country/site allocations.
• Track trial spend across various spend categories such as CROs, FSP/FSO, investigative sites, labs, and vendors.
• Oversee change orders, pass‑through costs, and contract modifications, partnering with Accounting for month‑end close processes.
• Monitor enrollment assumptions and cost drivers impacting forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify financial risks to timelines or budgets.
• Support negotiation and financial evaluation of vendor contracts.
• Serve as the primary finance business partner for one or more development programs, understanding total program R&D spend.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range planning efforts.
• Develop integrated program financial models, including risk‑adjusted and scenario‑based analyses.
• Support portfolio prioritization and stage‑gate investment decisions.
• Provide R&D financial modeling to support business development and licensing opportunities.
• Present financial updates, risk assessments, and investment scenarios to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies, strengthening forecasting accuracy and reporting processes.

You are a curious, analytical thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment. You possess a keen analytical mindset, a strong communication ability, and a high degree of integrity and attention to detail. You are adaptable, agile, and proactive, building strong relationships across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of finance experience, ideally in investment banking or a pharmaceutical/biotech company.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise.
• Experience with ERP and Hyperion planning systems.
• Strong business partnering and excellent communication skills.
• High integrity and strong attention to detail.
• Process improvement mindset.

• MBA preferred.
• Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience with portfolio modeling.

Base Salary: $ – $. Compensation is determined through an analytical approach utilizing relevant skills, experience, location, and internal equity.

Eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs with reimbursement
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Paid vacation (minimum 15 days) and end‑of‑year shutdown time off (Dec 26‑Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for personal significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• 401(k) program with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Biogen is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.