The Senior Manager, R&D Finance is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting and analysis. This individual must be able to assesses and anticipate client needs, is learning agile and able to deal with ambiguity, as well as be able to translate complex issues into clear and coherent solutions. This individual also must be familiar with CROs, clinical trials and contracting.
Owns the coordinating, developing and analyzing of new study pricings along with creation/maintenance of pricing related forecast models.
Engages in the preparation and analysis of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages for senior management, project leadership and department managers as it relates to aligned cost center.
Provides analysis and review of R&D Costs to assist in negotiating cost effective contracts.
Proactively provides analysis of project costs to determine trends and unusual results and report these findings to Senior Management.
Key contributor to intercompany allocations and expense accruals
Manages accrual and accounting process across the business
Initiates and conducts meetings with members of the project teams on topics such as budget matters, understanding and interpreting department financial data, invoice management, and other related business issues/topics
Ensures data integrity and delivery of financial reporting, including summarization of all @types of expenses
Provides input and analysis on key expense trends and metrics.
Focus on process enhancements and continuous improvement
Provides guidance on CRO proposals/budgets along with managing relationship as it relates
Required:
Minimum BS/BA degree in business/finance/accounting, or closely related field of study
Minimum 6 years' experience working within the Pharmaceutical industry
Finance experience
Clinical trial pricing and/or trial financial management
Experience supporting a companywide budgeting, forecasting and contracting processes
High degree of proficiency with computer technology & MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as Pricing Tools, Anaplan, Tableau and QuickBase
Strong financial modeling skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a keen focus on customer service
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work independently, take initiative and complete tasks to deadlines
Must be open and flexible to the changing environment
Preferred:
Knowledge/aptitude of information technology, general & administrative expense, shared services, and other operating expenses.
Knowledge/aptitude of capital planning
Heavy CRO experience
Ability to build varying @types of financial models
Experience working in a team based, matrix organization
Self-confident and willing to ask questions to bring clarity to issues
Self-starter
Able to contribute innovative ideas and implement improvements
Knowledge/aptitude of the clinical development process
Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $131,153.00 - Maximum $187,550.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
Company benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .
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