Associate Director, Finance Planning and Analysis - Development Sciences & Clinical Supply; Hyb

Job Description

Our Company's mission is to be the world's premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our Company's Research Laboratories drive breakthrough science through drug discovery, development and clinical evaluation to address significant unmet medical need. Finance is a trusted business partner, playing a critical role in ensuring effective resource utilization to achieve this mission. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure and contribute to the R&D engine that drives our Company's biopharmaceutical business.

This position operates under the guidance of one of the Finance Directors supporting Development Sciences & Clinical Supply (DSCS), focusing on the consolidation and synthesis of plans, reporting and analysis for all of DSCS to ensure alignment of the driver-based DSCS forecasts and budgets with our Research & Development division governance bodies' decisions: DTRC, DCRC and LDRC. The incumbent will support various initiatives and ad hoc projects.

• Developing strong relationships across DSCS Finance, GPAM/CIPM and with other key Research & Development division, Manufacturing division and Corporate Finance colleagues to enable an active role as a supporting business partner
• Consolidating DSCS expense & capital budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range operating plans that align with broader organizational objectives
• Coordinating alignment of the driver-based DSCS budget and forecasts with the governance bodies (DTRC, DCRC, LDRC) through a strong partnership with CIPM
• Coordinating DSCS deliverables and requirements for Finance stakeholders, including inputs for pipeline and capital governance, integrated R&D reporting, alliance management and business development
• Leveraging financial data to drive analyses of business growth drivers and highlight trends and issues
• Developing management views and dashboards to support effective resource management with a specific focus on internal headcount, external sourcing and pilot plant capacity management
• Developing sub-divisional presentations for our Research & Development division and DSCS senior management
• Performing monthly close tasks, including reviewing actual results, consolidating variance commentary, analyzing spending trends, and proposing any corrective actions as necessary
• Developing ad hoc analyses, processes, and tools in support of change initiatives and other business needs
• Manage continuous improvement projects within the DSCS Finance scope

• Gain end-to-end exposure to the drug development process and the Research & Development pipeline
• Gain experience influencing clients with impactful reporting and analyses that illuminate key trends, facilitate active resource management, and support decision-making
• Further develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Gain experience in change management and project management
• Increase personal network through engagement with numerous key stakeholder groups

• Education Minimum Requirement:
  Minimum: B.A./B.S., preferably in Business, Finance, Science or Engineering
• Preferred: MBA/CPA or other M.A./M.S./Doctorate in Business, Finance, Science or Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years in Operations or Finance
• Strong computer skills, especially working with Power BI, SAP, BPC, Excel and Power Point
• Strong financial acumen
• High learning agility
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and handle risk
• Results and process-driven orientation
• Passion and intellectual curiosity with respect to research & development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain client and peer relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management skills/experience
• Data analytics experience preferred

• Corporate Finance, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports

Salary range: $ - $. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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