Finance Partner, R&D
About The Position
As the Finance Partner, R&D (Manager), you will be the finance lead supporting our clinical development programs, business development R&D modeling, and other projects as necessary. You will play a crucial role in providing program-level financial leadership combined with hands-on clinical trial financial oversight. This position ensures disciplined investment, accurate forecasting, and fosters strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization. Your financial acumen will be instrumental in guiding strategic decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and driving value for the business. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of financial insights into our research and development endeavors, ultimately contributing to the advancement of innovative solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- At least 5 years of finance experience, ideally in investment banking or another Pharm/Biotech company.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise.
- Experience with ERP and Hyperion planning systems.
- Strong business partnering and excellent communication skills.
- High integrity and strong attention to detail.
- Process improvement mindset.
Nice To Haves
- MBA preferred.
- Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience with portfolio modeling.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage detailed clinical study budgets, including per protocol, per patient, and per country/site allocations.
- Track trial spend across various spend categories, such as CROs, FSP/FSO, investigative sites, labs, and vendors.
- Oversee change orders, pass-through costs, and contract modifications, partnering with Accounting for month-end close processes.
- Monitor enrollment assumptions and cost drivers impacting forecasts.
- Conduct variance analysis and identify financial risks to timelines or budgets.
- Support negotiation and financial evaluation of vendor contracts.
- Serve as the primary finance business partner for one or more development programs, understanding total program R&D spend.
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning efforts.
- Develop integrated program financial models, including risk-adjusted and scenario-based analyses.
- Support portfolio prioritization and stage-gate investment decisions.
- Provide R&D financial modeling to support business development and licensing opportunities.
- Present financial updates, risk assessments, and investment scenarios to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies, strengthening forecasting accuracy and reporting processes.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
