Senior Manager, R&D Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the quarterly forecasting and monthly reporting processes.

• Integrate functional and program R&D submissions into precise roll-ups.

• Deliver variance commentary and timely updates to leadership.

• Develop executive-ready reporting packages, budget-versus-actual analyses, and risk/opportunity summaries.

• Assist with global R&D planning, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.

• Perform financial analyses and pipeline valuations to guide R&D investments.

• Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, Finance, and other departments on scenario modeling and financial insights.

• Maintain and improve financial models, reporting dashboards, and tracking templates.

• Execute reporting automation, standardized workflows, and modern financial technologies.

• Report directly to the Executive Director of R&D Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of overall professional experience.

• More than 6 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.

• Significant experience supporting a global R&D function.

• Expertise in managing R&D or clinical development budgets, monthly closes, and global financial consolidations.

• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range financial planning.

• Background in pipeline valuation, portfolio analytics, scenario modeling, and risk-adjusted decision frameworks.

• Ability to convert complex scientific and financial data into executive-level insights.

• Strong communication and influencing capabilities.

• Excellent project management skills, high accountability, sound business judgment, and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement.

• Experience utilizing AI/Automation tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Hands-on experience with enterprise tools such as SAP, TM1, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, or Tableau.

• Programming and AI automation skills are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan for non-commercial roles.

• Discretionary equity awards.

• Option for voluntary participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Life insurance coverage.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Wellness benefits.