Associate Director, Research Finance

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Brisbane, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Brisbane, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Director role at Bristol Myers Squibb involves collaboration with key leaders and operations teams within the Research organization to manage financial goals. This position serves as the primary finance contact for actual results, budgets, forecasts, resource allocation, and performance analysis, interacting regularly with senior Research leaders and potentially serving on their Leadership Teams. The role is critical in managing a substantial budget of $1.5 billion in Research expenses annually, contributing to transformative work in drug discovery and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key leaders and operations teams to manage financial goals.
• Serve as the first point of contact for actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and assess drivers of performance.
• Interact regularly with senior Research leaders and participate in Leadership Teams.
• Manage financial aspects of diverse units within the Research organization.

Requirements

• Experience in financial management and analysis within a research or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership.
• Ability to manage large budgets and financial resources effectively.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in drug discovery or clinical research finance.
• Familiarity with financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.