Senior Finance Manager, R&D Oncology

Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic finance business partner to Oncology Clinical Development and Portfolio Program Management; build trusted relationships for sound financial planning.
- Lead data-driven decision support; influence and constructively challenge decisions to drive optimal outcomes and disciplined funding use.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver financial commitments and execute on strategic/growth value drivers.
- Develop insights to manage deviations from plan; identify opportunities to invest, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
- Execute monthly/quarterly/Plan/LRP/LBE cycles.
- Perform scenario planning and clinical study costing for portfolio submissions, governance, and business development.
- Monitor study progress; revise estimates with causals rationale; maintain financial integrity and internal controls (ROSS accounting).
- Apply R&D forecasting best practices using the clinical cost calculator and categories; elevate unusual situations.
- Provide variance analysis and management reporting; ensure accuracy/predictability.
- Lead discussions with R&D Therapeutic and Finance leadership on clinical spend drivers and implications.
- Develop and mentor team members.

Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS; Accounting/Finance/Health-Life Sciences preferred.
- 8–10+ years progressive relevant finance experience.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration; can challenge assumptions.
- Executive-ready communication/storytelling; influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong financial/analytical/problem-solving skills; deadline-driven; continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred:
- MBA/Master’s.
- Pharma/biotech experience.
- SAP, BPC, ClinPro, Power BI, and/or Clin2Pay.

Benefits:
- Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k); eligible for long-term incentive programs.