Associate Director, Research Labs Center of Excellence

Our company is committed to being the worlds premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our companys Research Laboratories 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 R&D engine that drives our companys biopharmaceutical business.

The Associate Director Financial Planning & Analysis for our Research Labs Finance is responsible for providing timely and effective management reporting and financial analysis for the consolidated portfolio. The Associate Director is responsible for consolidating the research & development division results to create high-quality on time and accurate deliverables to all stakeholders for monthly and quarterly close results periodic forecasts and tallies various survey and government reporting with a focus on accurately identifying analyzing and articulating key performance drivers.

The Associate Directors role will leverage and utilize digital automation and analytical tools with a continuous improvement mindset. This position reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in this division.

Position Description:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Primary oversight for the monthly Close process including: Divisional tie out with Corporate completion of all divisional reporting requirements to Corporate Financial Services Global Controllers external auditors and other internal/external stakeholders.

• Responsible for performing detailed expense analysis in support of research & development division labs management reporting; leverage data to drive analyses of business growth drivers and trends and support Close Optimization initiatives

• Manage quarterly alignment (Tally) submissions

• Ensure full compliance with the accounting requirements and to maintain sound financial internal control environment

• Partnering with the FS Project Accounting team Research & Development Division Finance subdivision leads Tax Department and other areas outside of this divisions financial services.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of various reports and surveys. Examples include PhRMA KMR G-Finder Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) etc.

• Serve as the divisional GOA (Grant of Authority) lead for the division

• Serve as the Finance COE liaison for digital enablement partnering across teams to identify prioritize and advance opportunities to leverage digital tools automation and analytics that improve planning reporting and decision-making processes

• Lead forecasting budgeting and financial reporting activities for the Administration sub-organization ensuring accurate expense planning and timely variance analysis

• Provide financial guidance and conduct ad-hoc analyses as needed to continuously improve the visibility and accuracy of financial planning and reporting

This position reports to the Director Financial Planning Reporting and Analysis (FP&A) COE.

This FS COE role is a unique opportunity to:

• Gain end-to-end exposure to the drug development process and the R&D pipeline while building relevant business experience supporting a division

• Develop insights into the research & development division pipeline prioritization process and program funding

• Further develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills

• Build proficiency in financial systems including BPC SAP FCCS FSA and Power BI

• Increase network through engagement with business partners (Corporate Legal Market Access GPAM Tax etc.) as well as with the functional area experts within Research & Development Finance and beyond

Education:

• Minimum B.A./B.S. in Finance/Accounting Business Science or Engineering.

• MBA or CPA Preferred

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in finance accounting or financial analysis or similar role.

• Strong financial acumen with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong computer skills especially working with SAP BPC Excel PowerPoint AI digital tools (i.e. CoPilot/Gemini)

• Experience in analyzing issues and trends and problem-solving accordingly

• Excellent communications skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels within the Research & Development Division and Finance organizations while maintaining a strong customer focus

• Solid team player with strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight and competing deadlines

• Highly motivated and proactive approach to problem solving and ability to deal with ambiguous questions

• Passion and intellectual curiosity of the R&D process