ViiV Healthcare (GSK) Head of R & D Finance

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment for HIV. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We are fully committed to push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV epidemic.

We are aware of how much is at stake for those affected by HIV and we show up every day 100% committed to the patients. Our work culture is fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring. But ViiV isn't just somewhere to work - it's a place to belong, an invitation to bring your very best, and a team full of impact-driven team members who are hungry to make a difference.

While we have been improving lives of HIV patients for 30 years, this is an especially exciting time to be at ViiV, as we evaluate novel approaches to treatment and prevention that could further reduce the impact of HIV on individuals and communities.

The ViiV Head of R & D Finance will have two direct reports & be responsible for partnering with the R&D organization to support the development of the future pipeline from discovery to late stage. This role reports into the VP Global Financial Controller.

This role will be based out of ViiV's US Headquarters in Durham, NC (RTP Area) & is eligible for a domestic relocation package.Check out this link to learn more about the thriving, diverse, and cutting edge RTP area!

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This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead Finance Partnering support to the Head of ViiV R&D Senior Vice President ViiV and the R&D leadership team providing active financial leadership and challenge for the end to end R&D pipeline from discovery to late stage
• Lead the portfolio investment for R&D decision making and provide financial leadership , support and challenge as a member of the Portfolio Investment Committee
• Provide financial analysis and support for the R&D segment reporting
• Support the allocation of resources to maximise return on investment and to ensure delivery of R&D objectives. Endorse the use of effort tracking and IRM within the programs to drive a comprehensive view of resource allocation. Be an active support for resource allocation, challenging assumptions and forecasts.
• Partner with the Global Commercial Finance partners and GSK R&D Partners to ensure integration of R&D and commercial assumptions into key investment decisions and scenarios
• Lead planning and drive clarity and accountability on all financial matters (headcount cost, budgets, approval processes) across the total R&D organization,
• Ensure that Global R&D meet agreed financial plans and that risks and opportunities are clearly understood and actively managed. Support this through the provision of analysis, insight and challenge related to performance.
• Accountable for the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting related to Global R&D, and for financial governance within this area.
• Provide financial support to Business Development opportunities and partner with alliance manager to ensure BD deals are accounted for and incorporated into future forecasts appropriately including milestone payments
• Direct leadership of team of 2 and indirect management of finance analysts in the finance hubs

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's Degree & 5 plus years of experience as a Finance Partner within a business environment, including 3 plus years of leading a team
• Experience with presenting financial plans, including analysis
• Experience working with business stakeholders
• Experience with modelling, analysis, forecasting, strategic / scenario planning and decision making.
• Project Management experience
• Experience with financial systems and processes

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Track record of driving sound business decision making in relation to complex problems based on robust, impartial financial analysis
• Track record of delivering simplification
• Ability to work in a complex and fast moving environment with multiple priorities
• Knowledge of R & D

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