Senior Specialist, Finance Planning & Analysis - Oncology Clinical Development Finance

MSD • Rahway, NJ

6d • $106,200 - $167,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Company is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our Research & Development Division drives breakthrough science through drug discovery, development and clinical evaluation that radically changes approaches to medical need. Finance is a trusted business partner, playing a critical role in ensuring effective resource utilization to achieve this mission. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure and contribute to the Research and Development engine that drives our Company’s biopharmaceutical business.
Under the guidance of the Clinical Development Finance Associate Director, the Finance Senior Specialist will:
Provide financial planning, forecasting and analytical support to our Research & Development Division Oncology Clinical Development.
Forecast grant spend related to Oncology clinical studies, as well as providing financial support related to assigned clinical studies.
Be the primary point of Finance contact with stakeholders including the Global Project Manager, Global Trial Manager, Clinical Sub Team, Clinical Trial Team and Outsourced Trial Team for all project issues related to study budget, site and vendor related payments, asset valuation and impairment.
Develop and participate in team presentations associated with any financial and/or operational review with client areas being supported, including the Late Development Review Committee.
Support project team decision making by providing relevant financial information and insight.
Play a central role in developing the Long-Range Operating Plan, Quarterly Forecasts, and monthly/quarterly close activities at the clinical study level.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to review of all US site payments related to visits completed, milestones completed and reimbursement for out of pocket expenses according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Sarbanes Oxley Act, as well as internal and external accounting guidance.
This is a unique opportunity to:
Gain end-to-end exposure of our Company drug development process and the Research and Development pipeline while gaining relevant experience supporting functions in Global Clinical Development
Influence and impact by helping clients navigate a world of almost limitless scientific opportunities with limited financial resources.
Further develop your creative thinking and problem-solving skills as many problems don’t have hard anchor points or routine analytical approaches.
Increase personal network through engagement with other key business partners (Project Mgmt., Procurement, GCTO, etc.)

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of operations or Finance experience
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop business operations models
• Strong financial acumen
• Must have the desire to continuously learn and continue professional development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain varied client and peer relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer skills, especially working with Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Results and process-driven orientation
• Ability to influence, build and maintain diverse client and peer relationships.
• Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and manage risk.
• Experience with SAP and BPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning, forecasting and analytical support to our Research & Development Division Oncology Clinical Development.
• Forecast grant spend related to Oncology clinical studies, as well as providing financial support related to assigned clinical studies.
• Be the primary point of Finance contact with stakeholders including the Global Project Manager, Global Trial Manager, Clinical Sub Team, Clinical Trial Team and Outsourced Trial Team for all project issues related to study budget, site and vendor related payments, asset valuation and impairment.
• Develop and participate in team presentations associated with any financial and/or operational review with client areas being supported, including the Late Development Review Committee.
• Support project team decision making by providing relevant financial information and insight.
• Play a central role in developing the Long-Range Operating Plan, Quarterly Forecasts, and monthly/quarterly close activities at the clinical study level.
• Review of all US site payments related to visits completed, milestones completed and reimbursement for out of pocket expenses according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Sarbanes Oxley Act, as well as internal and external accounting guidance.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior