Senior Manager, R&D Finance

• 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.
• Coordinate financial inputs from multiple functions and development programs to provide a consolidated view of R&D spending, commitments, and projected financial performance.
• Prepare executive-ready financial reporting packages, budget-versus-actual analyses, variance commentary, and risk and opportunity assessments to support leadership reviews and strategic decisions.
• Support global R&D budgeting, financial planning, and long-range planning activities, aligning financial projections with business priorities and development objectives.
• Conduct sophisticated financial analyses and pipeline valuations to assess investment opportunities, evaluate development programs, and inform portfolio prioritization.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and risk-adjusted valuation frameworks to support decisions regarding pipeline investments, project transitions, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable financial insights and support governance forums and investment reviews.
• Translate complex scientific, operational, and financial information into clear recommendations that enable executive leadership to assess trade-offs and make informed decisions.
• Maintain and enhance financial models, reporting dashboards, tracking templates, and analytical tools to improve transparency and visibility into R&D expenditures and portfolio performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements through reporting automation, standardized workflows, and modern financial technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data and reporting outputs while strengthening controls and improving the efficiency of core FP&A processes.
• Manage multiple financial planning and analytical priorities with strong accountability, sound business judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• At least seven years of overall professional experience, including six or more years of progressively responsible financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or finance experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or the life sciences industry.
• Significant experience supporting global R&D organizations, with a strong understanding of research, clinical development, and pharmaceutical development processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing R&D or clinical development budgets, monthly financial close activities, global financial consolidation, and executive reporting.
• Strong experience leading or supporting core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and long-range financial planning.
• Proven expertise in pipeline valuation, portfolio analytics, scenario modeling, and risk-adjusted financial decision-making to support investment prioritization and development strategy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex scientific, operational, and financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships across R&D, Commercial, Finance, and other business functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to develop sophisticated financial models and communicate findings effectively through executive presentations.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise financial planning and analytics tools, such as SAP, TM1, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, or Tableau.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sound business judgment, initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment, communicating complex financial concepts clearly and influencing decisions without relying solely on formal authority.
• An MBA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or another relevant advanced qualification is preferred but not required.
• No travel is required for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary: Ranging from $133,000 to $178,000, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and work location.
• Performance-based compensation: Eligibility for an annual bonus or applicable incentive compensation plan, subject to the relevant program terms.
• Equity opportunities: Eligibility for discretionary stock awards and voluntary participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible savings options: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), subject to plan eligibility.
• Financial protection: Life insurance benefits.
• Paid time off: Paid leave to support personal commitments, rest, and work-life balance.
• Wellness programs: Resources and initiatives designed to support employee well-being.
• Remote work flexibility: U.S.-based remote position with no travel requirements.
• Strategic business exposure: Opportunities to work closely with senior finance leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on financial planning, portfolio valuation, and investment decisions.
• Professional development: The opportunity to strengthen expertise in R&D finance, financial automation, advanced analytics, and strategic portfolio management within the life sciences sector.
• Purpose-driven impact: Contribute to financial decisions that support research and development investments and the advancement of innovative treatments.