Associate Director, Finance Planning and Analysis - Development Sciences & Clinical Supply (Hybrid - NJ)

Requirements

• Education Minimum Requirement:
• Minimum: B.A./B.S., preferably in Business, Finance, Science or Engineering
• Preferred: MBA/CPA or other M.A./M.S./Doctorate in Business, Finance, Science or Engineering
• Required Experience and Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years in Operations or Finance
• Strong computer skills, especially working with Power BI, SAP, BPC, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong financial acumen
• High learning agility
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and handle risk
• Results and process-driven orientation
• Passion and intellectual curiosity with respect to research & development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain client and peer relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management skills/experience
• Data analytics experience preferred.
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• Required Skills:
• Corporate Finance, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports
• Preferred Skills:
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Job Description Our Company's mission is to be the world's premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our Company's Research Laboratories drive break-through science through drug discovery, development and clinical evaluation to address significant unmet 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 Company's biopharmaceutical business. This position operates under the guidance of one of the Finance Directors supporting Development Sciences & Clinical Supply (DSCS), with a specific focus on the consolidation and synthesis of plans, reporting and analysis for all of DSCS, ensuring alignment of the driver-based DSCS forecasts and budgets with our Research & Development division governance bodies' decisions: DTRC, DCRC and LDRC. The position will also be relied on to support various initiatives and ad hoc projects. The incumbent is expected to develop a deep understanding of the functions within DSCS and the role they play in the R&D value chain. While scientific knowledge or background is not essential, a successful candidate will have intrinsic curiosity about R&D, a passion for learning, and the ability to effectively communicate a financial picture to scientific leadership. The position requires an enterprise mindset, and the ability to navigate across a broad set of networks. Key responsibilities include: Developing strong relationships across DSCS Finance, GPAM/CIPM and with other key our Research & Development division, our Manufacturing division and Corporate Finance colleagues to enable an active role as a supporting business partner Consolidating DSCS expense & capital budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range operating plans that align with broader organizational objectives Coordinating alignment of the driver-based DSCS budget and forecasts with the governance bodies (DTRC, DCRC, LDRC) through a strong partnership with CIPM Coordinating DSCS deliverables and requirements for Finance stakeholders, including inputs for pipeline and capital governance, integrated R&D reporting, alliance management and business development Leveraging financial data to drive analyses of business growth drivers and highlight trends and issues Developing management views and dashboards to support effective resource management with a specific focus on internal headcount, external sourcing and pilot plant capacity management Developing sub-divisional presentations for our Research & Development division and DSCS senior management Performing monthly close tasks, including reviewing actual results, consolidating variance commentary, analyzing spending trends, and proposing any corrective actions as necessary Developing ad hoc analyses, processes, and tools in support of change initiatives and other business needs Manage continuous improvement projects within the DSCS Finance scope In this role, the candidate should expect to: Gain end-to-end exposure to the drug development process and the Research & Development pipeline Gain experience influencing clients with impactful reporting and analyses that illuminate key trends, facilitate active resource management, and support decision-making Further develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills Gain experience in change management and project management Increase personal network through engagement with numerous key stakeholder groups

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