Associate Director, FP&A

Role: Associate Director, FP&A at Nektar Therapeutics, overseeing financial management for clinical trials and departmental operations. Responsibilities: partner with Clinical Development Operations, CROs, and vendors to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial reports; support procurement and contract negotiations; manage clinical site budget parameters and escalations; contribute to long-range financial planning and quarterly management reviews. Requirements: Bachelor's in Finance or Business; 10+ years in financial planning or accounting, with industry experience in biotech/pharma; expertise in clinical study budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling; strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency with Excel and financial systems. Preferred: CPA or MBA, experience with Microsoft Copilot, Smartsheet, or ERP systems. HighValue: clinical trial finance, vendor and CRO management, budgeting for biotech/pharma, cross-functional collaboration, strong analytical capabilities. WorkSetup: not specified; likely hybrid or office-based.