About This Role
This role will be responsible for financial support of our clinical pipeline at a program and study/trial level. You will partner with our Global Clinical Operations (GCO) team and R&D functional stakeholders to support robust study planning (i.e. clinical trial costing, long range planning, annual planning, continuous reforecasting). Additionally, this person is expected to work with our external vendors (e.g. CROs) in establishing and managing our financial forecasts.
This role will provide financial insight to the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and provide study cost estimates to ensure efficient allocation of capital. Future career growth opportunities include late-stage R&D program level financial ownership, strategic financial planning, supporting business development opportunities, and presenting to upper level management.
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What You'll Do
- Manage forecasting needs for early-stage clinical assets with alignment across several key business stakeholders
- Utilize appropriate analytics and benchmarks to produce an accurate, quality study model that is updated regularly
- Responsible for meeting all corporate timelines & processes associated with forecasts (AOP, LRP, and quarterly interim reports)
- Analyze historical spend and propose solutions for cost containment; identify financial inefficiencies & opportunities for improvement
- Maintain constant fiscal vigilance on program spend & trends; support business planning partners where necessary
- Serve as a key financial partner to study teams & Global Clinical Operations partners
Who You Are
You are a person who is passionate about finance and have an interest in biopharma and the drug development process. You enjoy working with multifunctional teams and being the "go to" representative for Finance. You do not shy away from challenges and are interested in developing a strong FP&A skillset. You are an independent, out of the box thinker with attention to detail, yet a proven ability to maintain an "80/20" mindset.
Required Skills
- 3+ years of work experience in finance or highly analytical function
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- BS/BA required
Preferred Skills
- Biotech, Pharma, and/or drug development experience preferred
- Hyperion/Essbase experience preferred
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $74,000.00-$97,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.