Senior Director, Finance Rare Disease

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Director, Finance, Rare Disease is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, business partnership, and operational oversight for ANI Pharmaceuticals' Rare Disease division. This role drives financial planning, forecasting, and performance management to support the growth, profitability, and sustainability of the company's rare disease portfolio.

As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Senior Director partners closely with Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, and Corporate teams to guide strategic decisions, ensure financial integrity, and deliver insights that support business execution and long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven finance executive with deep experience in pharmaceutical or biotech financial management, particularly in rare disease or specialty markets. This individual combines strategic acumen, operational excellence, and strong leadership to drive financial discipline and enable innovation within a complex, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as the primary financial leader and strategic advisor for ANI's Rare Disease business unit.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support the division's short- and long-term goals, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization.
• Partner with senior business leaders to evaluate and prioritize investments, partnerships, and business development opportunities.
• Provide financial modeling, scenario planning, and risk analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Lead strategic planning and budgeting processes in alignment with corporate objectives and product lifecycle management.

Financial Management and Operations

• Oversee all FP&A activities for the Rare Disease business, including forecasts, variance analyses, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting and financial performance tracking for all products within the rare disease portfolio.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance and drive accountability.
• Partner with Commercial and Supply Chain to forecast product demand, pricing, and gross-to-net impacts.
• Support new product launches and lifecycle management with financial insights and commercialization analytics.
• Manage the preparation of monthly and quarterly business reviews, providing clear, data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Lead the analysis of product profitability, patient access economics, and channel performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and data integrity across the division.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Finance, Commercial Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to ensure financial alignment and transparency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic insights that balance business opportunity and financial prudence.
• Represent the Rare Disease business unit in corporate financial planning and governance discussions.
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure adherence to all financial, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Business Development and Strategic Support

• Evaluate external opportunities, such as licensing, partnerships, and acquisitions, for strategic fit and financial impact.
• Provide financial leadership for due diligence and integration of new assets or collaborations in the rare disease space.
• Support investor relations and external communications by providing financial insights and business performance narratives related to the Rare Disease portfolio.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

(This role manages people.)

Skills / Competencies

• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical and biotech financial operations, particularly within rare or specialty disease markets.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead financial planning, forecasting, and business performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and clear recommendations.
• Strong command of GAAP principles, FP&A methodologies, and product-level P&L management.
• Expertise in financial modeling, ROI analysis, and scenario-based forecasting.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong ethical judgment and commitment to compliance in a regulated industry.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading finance for a rare disease, specialty, or high-value therapeutic business.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical pricing, gross-to-net, and commercialization economics.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams.
• Strong experience with forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience influencing executive and board-level stakeholders.
• Approximately 10-20% travel required for site visits, leadership meetings, and business reviews.

The base salary range for this position is $222,870 - $301,530; the exact salary depends on various factors such as experience, skills, education, location, competencies and industry-specific knowledge. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a competitive short term and long-term incentive program based on performance and company results.

ANI Pharmaceuticals offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

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