- Salary
- $162k – $196k
- Location
- Princeton LVL - NJ, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
The Associate Director, R&D Portfolio Analysis position within the R&D Finance organization is responsible for governance support, study costing, forecasting, actuals reporting, and analysis. The successful candidate will be an influential and collaborative finance professional who effectively interacts and influences global program teams and operations teams to understand the development plans, key study drivers, and operational execution so that cost estimates and study accounting is properly reported. Key responsibilities of this role include support for monthly/quarterly close activities, P&L and balance sheet analyses, providing key metrics supporting study valuations, governance process as well as achieving financial goals for R&D.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Provide Program Support, Governance Support and Budget / Projection Activities
Manage selected asset programs (early or in-line).
Support budget and projection preparation, including wind-down accounting for terminated programs.
Lead forecasting updates in Anaplan within overall TA scope of programs.
Maintain necessary reports in support of forecast activities and actuals review.
Perform analysis of changes in assumptions to understand and articulate variance drivers.
Provide finance estimates to support governance interactions.
Maintain an open line of communication with Development Team Leads, R&D Finance Leadership and various other stakeholders.
Drive planning of meetings and review with stakeholders and finance team (Hyderabad Hub) so that deliverables are completed in a timely manner and deadlines are met.
Month-End, Quarter-End Close, Variance Analyses and Reporting
Analyze and identify root causes for significant variances.
Ensure quarterly finance reviews with study teams include robust dialogue and open and transparent communication so study performance is accurately reflected in financials.
Ensure the overall financial controls are designed and operating effectively including quarterly enrollment confirmation process for patient-based data and work performed evaluation for CRO-run studies within the scope of programs.
Collaborate effectively and efficiently to optimize spend on programs in the wind-down state to ensure financial and operational objectives are met (simplified work performed accounting).
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Minimum education of a B.S./B.A. is required, M.S./M.B.A. preferred.
Minimum of seven (7) years of finance experience with significant exposure to financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting.
Ability to prepare and defend financial analyses to support decision making, investigate and conclude on complex accounting issues.
Ability to present complex financial data in a clear, understandable, and visually compelling manner.
Ability to maintain accurate financial records, applying accounting principles, standards, and regulations to ensure the accuracy, transparency, and compliance of financial reporting.
Active engagement with business partners, leveraging each other’s strengths/expertise, developing strategic initiatives and fostering open dialogue to navigate complex challenges and opportunities.
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Compensation Overview:
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Data Protection
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R1605558 : Associate Director, R&D Finance, Portfolio Analysis
