Finance Enterprise Partner - Therapeutic Area

The Opportunity

The Finance Enterprise Partner - Therapeutic Area (FEP-TA) will serve as a strategic business partner to the Squad Lead and become an active voice in decision making within the Squad. This role is responsible for ensuring delivery of financial commitments by enabling data‑driven trade‑offs across functions, integrating insights from Customer Engagement, commercial, medical affairs, market access, pricing, and gross‑to‑net elements (rebates, discounts, reserves).

The FEP-TA is also a key connector to the global team and partners strongly with PT for managing inventories, with RD to understand pipeline possibilities and partnership in clinical studies, with HQ to provide transparency in our commercial results and strategies. The ideal candidate connects financial rigor with operational realities, driving alignment across the business to maximize value, optimize resource allocation, and support sustainable growth.

• Strategic Finance & Business Partnership:
  Partner closely with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Pricing, and Field Leadership to deliver financial targets, act as the finance lead for portfolio performance, and enable trade‑off discussions across initiatives.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
  Collaborate actively in sales forecasting, defining scenarios, leading budgeting and investment priorities for the Therapeutic Area, monitoring performance versus plan, developing driver‑based models, and overseeing month‑end financial forecasts.
• Gross‑to‑Net & Revenue Management:
  Oversee financial modeling of pricing, contracting, rebates, chargebacks, discounts, reserves, and partner with Access and Pricing to evaluate contracting strategies and payer negotiations.
• Cross‑Functional Integration:
  Connect insights across Customer Engagement, Commercial, Medical, and Access functions, facilitate alignment meetings, and serve as the financial 'single source of truth' for portfolio performance.
• Decision Support & Trade‑Off Analysis:
  Evaluate ROI of commercial investments and promotional programs, support prioritization of limited resources, and provide clear recommendations balancing short‑term commitments and long‑term value.
• Governance & Reporting:
  Oversee executive‑level reporting on portfolio performance, support financial reviews, business cases, and investment approvals, and ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Influence senior commercial leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders, build strong networks across the Squad and global counterparts, and translate P&L performance into strategic narratives.
• Leadership & People Management:
  Act as an active team player, influence teams to drive for results, strengthen financial discipline, and demonstrate strong business acumen.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or life sciences.
• Experience supporting commercial or portfolio teams in a matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of pharma revenue mechanics (pricing, access, gross‑to‑net).
• Ability to influence without authority and navigate cross‑functional environments.
• Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills; able to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Comfort working in a fast‑moving, resource‑constrained organization.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Fast learner and flexible to ways of working.
• Ability to perform under pressure and strong sense of urgency.
• Proficiency with SAP (S/4 HANA) and SAC.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $156,800 - $291,200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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