Associate Director, R&D Finance

Summit Therapeutics•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of R&D Finance will provide rigorous analytics for executive level, high visibility projects, and combine strategy and finance. This role will support a global organization, with the ability to be in the office 4 days a week (Menlo Park, CA, Princeton, NJ or Miami, FL).

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance , Business, Accounting, or related field
Minimum of 8+ years' experience, preferably life sciences industries
Experience supporting R&D related Finance responsibilities in a life sciences setting
Distinctive quantitative and modeling skills
Practical knowledge of financial theory and valuation methodologies
Excellent learning agility
Attention to detail, yet ability to maintain an “80/20” mindset
Ability to work under pressure and within short time constraints
Strong Excel and financial systems experience (NetSuite / Adaptive preferred), with the ability to manipulate and interpret key financial data.
Demonstratable experience of prioritizing workload and managing multiple tight deadlines effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Support long-range plan processes for R&D functions and Clinical trial planning
Identify and analyze risk and opportunity considerations and potential impact on valuation and returns
Develop and maintain KPI dashboard reporting for R&D
Build and support program level Financial Reporting
Support key R&D vendor contract negotiations from a Finance perspective
Assist in the preparation of memos and presentations for senior leadership review
Perform frequent and complex ad hoc analytical assignments
Help drive continuous improvement within the Finance organization to streamline processes, improve communication, and enhance the flow of information to the business.
All other duties as assigned