My client is seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President of Finance to join our biopharmaceutical company at a critical growth stage. This leadership role will be pivotal in driving financial strategy, supporting commercial initiatives, and ensuring effective management of financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the life sciences industry, with a strong track record in financial leadership and supporting successful product launches.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility and ownership of all aspects of Finance for the US organization, including reporting, accounting, tax, treasury and business planning.
• Play a key role in challenging, defining and executing business strategy, including the support of BD activity.
• Support the efficient and effective operations of US operations, covering all financial aspects of contracting, pricing and market access activities of the Company.
• Manage a team of finance professionals.
• Ensuring that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with our values.
• Liaison with external auditors and professional advisory firms (eg. Tax consultants)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Finance, including a Regional Controller role, covering both Accounting and FP&A
• International Group experience, including being managed remotely, at ease working across time zones
• Minimum 10 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience, ideally in a small to mid-size company environment
• Extensive planning and forecasting experience
• Private Equity-backed company experience
• M&A experience, post-acquisition integration and due diligence experience (both buy-side and sell-side)
• Experience of ERP systems migration

Please apply or send your resume directly to carly.tappeto@peoplewithchemistry.com to set up a confidential time to speak.