Senior Director, Clinical Finance

Role: The Senior Director, Clinical Finance, leads financial planning and analysis for clinical development, partnering with R&D to manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor contracts. Responsibilities: oversee clinical study budgets, monitor financial performance, develop site budgets, review purchase requisitions, and analyze business transactions; lead procurement strategy, vendor management, and CRO negotiations; manage and mentor a high-performing team; drive process improvements and automation. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Finance or Business; advanced degree (e.g., MBA); 15+ years of financial planning experience, with 12+ years in biotech/pharma and clinical study budgeting; strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills; excellent communication and leadership capabilities. HighValue: extensive experience in clinical trial financial management, vendor negotiation, CRO oversight, and procurement within biotech or pharmaceutical R&D; expertise in clinical study budgeting, forecasting, and compliance; experience with clinical operations and vendor governance; familiarity with tools like Excel, ERP, and planning software. WorkSetup: not specified, but likely hybrid or on-site based on senior leadership role.