Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - R&D

Publicly held, multi-billion in revenue commercial biotech company in Boston is looking for a Director, FP&A - R&D.

Requirements:

10 years at a larger, biotech/pharma company with experience supporting R&D as a finance business partner

Hybrid schedule - 3 days/week in the office

Job Description:

• Create executive-level presentations to communicate R&D portfolio performance, strategic business insights, and financial recommendations.
• Leading the long range and annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the R&D portfolio, helping to optimize resource allocation to ensure sustainable growth
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to evaluate investment opportunities, and manage business and regulatory risks to ensure company’s investments align with strategic priorities and deliver maximum value
• Embracing key attributes in technological innovation, governance and processes to enhance operational efficiency
• Prepare and deliver regular financial updates, including budget vs. actuals, trend analyses, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Partner with the VP of R&D Finance to evaluate trade-offs and ensure alignment of the portfolio with strategic goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to R&D Finance and Manufacturing Finance teams, providing actionable insights and data-driven decision support in the context of the portfolio.
• Conduct portfolio-level financial reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and resource allocation priorities and opportunities.
• Conduct analysis to yield data-driven insights across the R&D portfolio to inform senior-level and cross-functional decision-making.
• Provide comprehensive functional scenario analysis and ROI assessments to guide investment decisions.
• Lead the short- and long-term financial performance management process for the R&D portfolio (including target setting, budget vs actual analytics, monthly operating reviews, reforecasts, forecast accuracy).
• Design, optimize and implement financial models to evaluate project investments, track performance, and prioritize initiatives within the R&D portfolio.
• Collaborate with R&D Finance, CMC/Manufacturing Finance and Program Management teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date R&D budgets, forecasts, and timelines.