Director of Finance, US Rare Disease
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
About This Role:
As the Director of Finance for the US Rare Disease sector you will report directly to the Head of Finance (CFO) at Biogen North America. Your strategic partnership with the SVP of the Rare Disease Franchise and the SVP of Felzartamab will be pivotal in driving financial planning analysis and decision support. This role is integral in fostering growth optimizing resource allocation and ensuring robust financial governance across the Rare Disease portfolio. You will blend strategic thought and operational execution collaborating cross-functionally to support commercial products lifecycle management and long-term value creation. With full accountability for the US Rare Disease P&L including Gross/Net Revenue Cost of Goods and Operating Expenses you will regularly engagewith finance leadershipand senior leaders across various functions.
What Youll Do:
Partner with Rare Disease leadership to shape financial strategy and ensure alignment with Biogen North Americas overall objectives.
Provide insights on market trends revenue drivers and investment opportunities to inform decision-making.
Lead annual budgeting forecasting and long-range planning for the US Rare Disease business.
Monitor performance against the Annual Operating Plan and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
Drive decisions on pre-launch investments growth products and legacy portfolio optimization.
Ensure disciplined allocation of resources to maximize return on investment.
Collaborate with Commercial Medical Market Access and Supply Chain teams to ensure financial alignment on key initiatives.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial implications of strategic choices.
Ensure adherence to Biogens financial policies and controls.
Collaborate with investor relations on finance related communications
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker with the ability to execute operational plans effectively. Your knack for cross-functional collaboration ensures that you can work seamlessly with various teams fostering a culture of financial alignment and strategic growth. You possess the leadership skills to influence and guide senior stakeholders with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making. Yourattention to detailand exceptional communication skills set you apart enabling you to present complex financial insights with clarity and precision.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field.
12 years of progressive finance experience including leadership roles in FP&A or commercial finance.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferably in Rare Disease or specialty care.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent analytical communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Skills:
MBA with post-MBA experience in management consulting investment banking or finance roles within pharma/biotech.
Commercial Finance experience strongly suggested.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- 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 $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patientsÂ’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more