Senior Manager, R&D Finance
About The Position
BeOne Medicines is seeking a strategic R&D finance partner to join our R&D Finance team. Reporting to the Executive Director, R&D Finance, this role will lead and execute key R&D financial planning, monthly close, consolidation, and executive reporting. Additionally, the individual will evaluate pipeline investments and provide strategic decision analysis for project transitions. The ideal candidate brings deep FP&A and portfolio valuation expertise within the biopharma or life sciences sector, a solid grasp of R&D processes, and a proven ability to partner across global R&D, Finance, and executive leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Life Sciences, or related field with 7+ years of overall experience including 6+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
- Track Record: 6+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences with majority of the experience supporting a global R&D function.
- Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing R&D or clinical development budgets, monthly closes, and global financial consolidations.
- FP&A Core: Strong and demonstrated experience leading and/or supporting core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range financial planning.
- Valuation & Analytics: Strong background in pipeline valuation, portfolio analytics, scenario modeling, and risk-adjusted decision frameworks.
- Modeling & Synthesis: Proven capability to translate complex scientific and financial data into clear, actionable executive insights.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships.
- Execution: Strong project management abilities, high accountability, sound business judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
- AI/Automation: Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI/Automation tools to gain efficiency
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; hands-on experience with enterprise tools (e.g., SAP, TM1, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau).
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CPA, or relevant advanced certification preferred.
- Programming and AI automation skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead quarterly forecasting and monthly reporting processes: Consolidate functional and program R&D submissions to deliver accurate roll-ups, clear variance commentary, and timely leadership updates.
- Prepare executive-ready reporting packages, budget-versus-actual analyses, and risk/opportunity summaries for management reviews.
- Support global R&D planning, budgeting, and long-range planning.
- Conduct sophisticated financial analysis and pipeline valuations to inform R&D investments.
- Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Finance, and other departments to deliver scenario modeling and financial insights for governance forums.
- Maintain and enhance financial models, reporting dashboards, and tracking templates to improve visibility across R&D spend.
- Drive process efficiency by implementing reporting automation, standardized workflows, and modern financial technologies.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness
- Annual bonus plan (for Non-Commercial roles)
- Incentive compensation plan (for Commercial roles)
- Discretionary equity awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
