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Senior Specialist, Finance Planning & Analysis - Oncology Clinical Development Finance

Merck
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Finance Senior Specialist supporting Oncology Clinical Development, responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and analysis of clinical study budgets and expenditures. Responsibilities include managing study-related financials, acting as primary finance contact for project teams, and contributing to long-range planning, quarterly forecasts, and financial reporting, including US site payments and asset valuations. Requirements: B.A./B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Science, or Engineering; minimum 2 years of finance or operations experience; strong analytical, financial acumen, and Excel skills. Preferred skills include proactive problem-solving, process orientation, and experience with SAP and BPC. HighValue: Oncology therapeutic area, clinical development stage (likely Phases 1-3), emphasis on study budget management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. Work setup: hybrid; travel approximately 10%; based in the US.