IntePros is partnered with a global biopharmaceutical company to identify an experienced Clinical Finance Business Partner to provide financial support to Clinical Operations and R&D stakeholders during a leadership transition. This individual will play a key role in managing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business analysis for assigned clinical studies and development programs.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry. This role requires someone who can work independently, collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, and translate clinical and operational activities into actionable financial insights.
This is an interim assignment with the potential for consideration for a future permanent opportunity based on business needs and individual performance.
Responsibilities- Manage financial tracking for assigned clinical studies and development programs, including actuals, true-ups, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciliation.
- Partner closely with Clinical Operations, R&D, and other key stakeholders to provide financial guidance, reporting, and analysis.
- Oversee financial activities related to Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and external vendors, including contract and purchase order (PO) tracking.
- Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts, identifying financial risks, trends, and opportunities.
- Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to business stakeholders.
- Support additional finance initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant finance, FP&A, or business experience, with exposure to clinical development.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional business stakeholders to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide effective financial support in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Clinical Operations or R&D organizations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
- Direct experience with clinical development finance and clinical study budgeting.
- Understanding of CRO, Functional Service Provider (FSP), and clinical trial budgeting models.
- Experience with SAP and enterprise financial planning systems.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional certification.
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