Senior Specialist, Financial Analyst (Hybrid - NJ or PA)

Job Description

Our Company is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company.  Our Research & Development Division drives break through science through drug discovery, development and clinical evaluation that radically changes approaches to medical need. 

Finance is a trusted business partner, playing a critical role in ensuring effective resource utilization to achieve this mission. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure and contribute to the Research and Development (R&D) engine that drives our Company's biopharmaceutical business.

Position Description:

This position operates under the guidance of the Associate Director who supports the Global Clinical Supplies (GCS) organization in our company's Research Laboratories.  GCS is responsible for managing the clinical supply chain operations to enable fast registration of investigational products to provide patients access to new medicines. The position is responsible for providing comprehensive financial support to Global Clinical Supplies (GCS).  This position will support clients through the development of financial, strategic, and operational plans for clinical supply chain operations (the purchase, distribution, and shipping of clinical finished goods).  

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide financial planning, forecasting and analytical support to our Research and Development Division Global Clinical Supplies.

• Modeling and forecasting spend related to freight, warehousing and distribution, external packaging and labeling, shipping supplies, contractor and headcount resources.

• Provide forecasting and analytical support for GCS capital expenditures

• Ad hoc data analysis and projects in support of Global Clinical Supplies

• Develop and participate in team presentations associated with any financial and/or operational review with client areas being supported.

• Support project team decision making by providing relevant financial information and insight.

• Play a central role in developing the Budget, Long Range Operating Plan, Quarterly Forecasts, and monthly/quarterly close activities.

• In this role, the candidate should expect to:

  • Gain end-to-end exposure to the drug development process and the Research & Development pipeline while gaining relevant experience supporting functions in Global Clinical Supplies.

  • Think strategically and identify opportunities to influence various parts of the GCS organization to drive efficiencies in the planning and forecasting process

  • Further develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Gain experience in change management and project management

  • Increase personal network through engagement with other key business partners (Global Clinical Development Finance, Global Clinical Supplies, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, etc.)

 

Travel: Limited to no travel in the job unless deemed important by the business or clients.

Education Minimum:

• Minimum B.A./B.S., preferably in Business, Finance, Science or Engineering

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of operations or Finance experience

• Must have the desire to continuously learn and continue professional development

• Desire to explore and implement AI Ways of Working

• Strong computer skills, including working with SAP, BPC, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience and/or interest in building and maintaining Power BI visuals and dashboards

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain client and peer relationships

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong financial acumen

• Proactive approach to problem solving

• Results and process-driven orientation

• Sound and balanced judgement, with the ability to assess and manage risk

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Business Partnerships, Business Planning, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Economic Research, Finance Strategy, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Investments Analysis, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports, Profit and Loss (P&L) Analysis

Preferred Skills:

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