Sr. Financial Business Operations Leader (R&D)

Our large pharmaceutical client in Malvern, PA (hybrid schedule) is seeking a Sr. Financial Business Operations Leader (R&D) to join their growing Business Operations team within the Drug Product Development & Delivery organization within R&D. This individual will need to learn the organization's goals, processes, workflow, data systems, performance metrics, and key partners to work with for success, and will need to navigate the environment to compliantly and collaboratively deliver results. The individual will be responsible for executing DPD&D operations activities including managing forecasts and performance to forecast across data systems, partnering with the scientific Research & Development teams, processing purchase orders, and delivering performance results within target and on time. Additional responsibilities include:

• Responsible for managing three other operations specialists to assist with pulling financial data and creating reports for executive leadership
• Navigates multiple, complex data systems to access, analyze, process, and manage budget forecast data, purchase orders, accruals, invoices, and other budgetary activities.
• Accurately integrates, analyzes and interprets complex datasets from multiple sources, generating compelling visual and written summaries and recommendations.
• Establishes and builds trust as an operations advisor on forecasting financial and employee/contractor resources with project teams.
• Collaborates with operations partners in other R&D functions to cross-share and support vetting of best practices, identify opportunities to further streamline workflow efficiency and optimize cash flow.
• Ensures compliance with company standard operation procedures, regulatory, financial, and quality guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or related field of study
• 6+ years of work experience in financial data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• Extensive prior experience working within multiple systems, pulling data, and gathering insights
• Prior experience within the pharmaceutical, life science, biotechnology or related regulated industry
• Tableau experience
• Leadership experience managing a team

Salary: $130,000-$200,000 (dependent and flexible based on experience)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite & 2 days remote per week

Hiring Method: 9 month contract with a high likelihood of extension

PTO

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K plans available

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.