Associate Director, R&D Finance, Portfolio Analysis
Bristol Myers Squibb
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Major Responsibilities And Accountabilities
Provide Program Support, Governance Support and Budget / Projection Activities
- Manage selected asset programs (early or in-line).
- Support budget and projection preparation, including wind-down accounting for terminated programs.
- Lead forecasting updates in Anaplan within overall TA scope of programs.
- Maintain necessary reports to support forecast activities and actuals review.
- Perform analysis of changes in assumptions to understand and articulate variance drivers.
- Provide finance estimates to support governance interactions.
- Maintain an open line of communication with Development Team Leads, R&D Finance Leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Drive planning of meetings and review with stakeholders and the finance team (Hyderabad Hub) to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met.
Month-End, Quarter-End Close, Variance Analyses and Reporting
- Analyze and identify root causes for significant variances.
- Ensure quarterly finance reviews with study teams include robust, transparent dialogue so study performance is accurately reflected in financials.
- Ensure financial controls are designed and operating effectively, including quarterly enrollment confirmation and work-performed evaluation for CRO-run studies within program scope.
- Collaborate to optimize spend on wind-down programs (simplified work performed accounting).
Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. required; M.S./M.B.A. preferred.
- 7+ years of finance experience with exposure to financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting.
- Ability to prepare and defend financial analyses for complex accounting issues.
- Ability to present complex financial data clearly and compellingly.
- Ability to maintain accurate financial records using accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
- Active engagement with business partners; foster open dialogue and strategic initiatives.
Compensation Overview
- Princeton, NJ: US $161,670 - $195,906 (plus potential incentive cash/stock based on eligibility).
Provide Program Support, Governance Support and Budget / Projection Activities
- Manage selected asset programs (early or in-line).
- Support budget and projection preparation, including wind-down accounting for terminated programs.
- Lead forecasting updates in Anaplan within overall TA scope of programs.
- Maintain necessary reports to support forecast activities and actuals review.
- Perform analysis of changes in assumptions to understand and articulate variance drivers.
- Provide finance estimates to support governance interactions.
- Maintain an open line of communication with Development Team Leads, R&D Finance Leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Drive planning of meetings and review with stakeholders and the finance team (Hyderabad Hub) to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met.
Month-End, Quarter-End Close, Variance Analyses and Reporting
- Analyze and identify root causes for significant variances.
- Ensure quarterly finance reviews with study teams include robust, transparent dialogue so study performance is accurately reflected in financials.
- Ensure financial controls are designed and operating effectively, including quarterly enrollment confirmation and work-performed evaluation for CRO-run studies within program scope.
- Collaborate to optimize spend on wind-down programs (simplified work performed accounting).
Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. required; M.S./M.B.A. preferred.
- 7+ years of finance experience with exposure to financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting.
- Ability to prepare and defend financial analyses for complex accounting issues.
- Ability to present complex financial data clearly and compellingly.
- Ability to maintain accurate financial records using accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
- Active engagement with business partners; foster open dialogue and strategic initiatives.
Compensation Overview
- Princeton, NJ: US $161,670 - $195,906 (plus potential incentive cash/stock based on eligibility).