VP R&D Finance

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Sleepy Hollow, NY

47d • Onsite

About The Position

At Regeneron, we are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated individual to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as the Vice President of R&D Finance. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, this role will serve as a key partner to Regeneron's R&D leadership team, providing strategic financial oversight, operational analytics, and leadership for clinical trial, program, and functional budgets. The Vice President of R&D Finance will also contribute to company-wide financial planning and analysis, support business development assessments, and mentor finance team members to foster growth and excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, exceptional business collaboration capabilities, and a commitment to driving process improvements and delivering insightful analysis to support decision-making.

Requirements

• 20+ years of progressive professional experience with increasing responsibility, scope, and leadership.
• Extensive experience in biotech/pharma, with a proven track record in leading financial processes such as budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including proficiency with financial systems and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to provide insightful analysis and recommendations to drive decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional business partnering skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and establishing strong relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA and/or CPA) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and think strategically while maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the R&D Finance organization comprising of 25 team members, overseeing a 3 billion annual budget, projected to grow to projected to grow to 6 billion.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to finance team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Serve as a key finance business partner to Regeneron's R&D leadership, including Research, Clinical, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), and key external stakeholders.
• Establish strong relationships across the R&D organization to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and resource management support to R&D functions.
• Lead quarterly R&D reviews to assess trends, key spend drivers, and operational insights.
• Partner with the FP&A team to prepare company-level financials for budgets, forecasts, monthly and quarterly closes, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Support modeling of the overall pipeline, including forecasts, long-range planning, scenario analysis, and valuations.
• Deliver insightful financial analyses to guide clinical program investment decisions and corporate development projects.
• Actively contribute to FP&A initiatives, driving process improvements and conducting ad hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial close processes, including R&D accruals, while maintaining SOX-compliant financial systems.
• Participate in evaluating corporate development projects, including analyses for M&A, licensing, and clinical program investments.

Benefits

• health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
• fitness centers
• 401(k) company match
• family support benefits
• equity awards
• annual bonuses
• paid time off
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees