Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:

This role will support newly created Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization in RD which consists of Clinical Development Operations, Portfolio Program Management, and Innovation.  Associate Director will enable strategic planning and execution of both current and long-term COO goals. This position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to Plan, Update, LBE and LRP as well as support of strategic initiatives.  The COO annual budget exceeds $500MM.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading all planning cycles (Plan/Update, LRP and LBE) including meaningful commentary and analysis.  Responsible for executive summaries and presentations to senior management/ VPs

Responsible for ensuring monthly financial results are delivered accurately and timely and executive summaries with commentary are prepared and delivered to the senior management/VPs

Participates in and provides financial analyses for various business initiatives that lend insight into key business drivers enabling management to adapt more appropriate tactics/strategy to meet the LRP objectives

Assists with all financial aspects of key functional projects and systems initiatives to ensure finance requirements are implemented appropriately and process efficiencies are realized

Qualifications

Education / Experience Required:

BA in Accounting or Finance (MBA a plus)

8+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience

Solid FP&A, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong project management skills, which includes leadership in organizing, planning, and executing projects from inception to implementation

Self-starter with ability to operate independently, identify and implement process improvements, and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility

Ability to work in a matrix organization, build strong partnerships, influence work partners – both business and finance

Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to confidently support multiple VPs within function and to influence others that do not report directly