Senior Program Manager – R&D Tax Credits

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of Precision's worldwide R&D tax credit program and associated innovation incentive initiatives.

• Formulate and implement annual filing strategies and compliance plans across all participating countries.

• Recognize qualifying R&D activities and optimize eligible claims.

• Oversee documentation, financial support, technical narratives, and advisor deliverables.

• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, auditors, and government agencies.

• Lead efforts in responding to tax authority reviews, audits, and information requests.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting incentives.

• Uphold governance, documentation standards, controls, and audit readiness.

• Identify and assess new country opportunities for R&D tax incentives, grants, and innovation funding.

• Create business cases for expansion into new jurisdictions.

• Develop scalable processes, templates, and governance structures.

• Collaborate with regional finance and operational leaders to initiate and oversee programs.

• Offer strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

• Establish KPI frameworks and reporting mechanisms.

• Automate reporting processes and enhance data quality in conjunction with data and analytics teams.

• Conduct financial modeling, forecasting, and benefit realization analysis.

• Design executive dashboards and presentations.

• Identify opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency.

• Support cross-functional analytics, reporting, master data, process improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Partner with Finance, IT, HR, Clinical Operations, and Business Operations teams.

• Facilitate self-service reporting and KPI governance frameworks.

• Contribute to Finance and Analytics transformation initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in life sciences, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or professional services sectors.

• Over 7 years of experience in R&D tax credits, government incentives, grants, finance, analytics, consulting, or similar fields.

• Proven experience in managing complex global programs with multiple stakeholders.

• Strong skills in financial analysis, business analysis, and project management.

• Experience collaborating with international business teams and external advisors.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Capability to convey complex technical and financial concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen.

• Outstanding organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to influence without direct authority.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.