Project Finance Business Partner, Development
SanofiAbout the role
Job Title: Project Finance Business Partner, Development
Location: Cambridge, MA , Morristown, NJ
About the Job
The Project Finance Business Partner, Development actively contributes to the strategy and execution of clinical projects in his/her perimeter by providing finance support to the Global Project Teams. You will have a strong focus on financial planning and analysis, be a trusted financial partner with strong analytical skills, be highly adaptable and focused on achieving results. The scope of work will encompass budgeting and forecasting, month-end closing analysis and ad-hoc requests in a fast-paced environment. You will support the therapeutic area in portfolio decision making.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities
Partner with Global Project Heads and Teams to provide financial insights and decision support for clinical development projects.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Analyze project variances, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to optimize financial outcomes.
Support strategic investment decisions by preparing project valuations and financial recommendations for governance bodies.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, CMC, TMU, and other finance teams to align on cost drivers and assumptions.
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and contribute to continuous process improvement.
About You
Experience in finance or accounting, ideally with exposure to R&D or clinical development environments.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence and partner across functions.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with evolving priorities.
Proficient in financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Bachelors degree required, Master’s degree, MBA, or CPA preferred
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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