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Akebia Therapeutics · 5 hours ago

Director, R&D & Technical Operations Finance

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $247K/yr

10+ years exp

Akebia Therapeutics is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. The Director, R&D & Technical Operations Finance will oversee financial management for R&D and Tech Ops, partnering with teams to drive strategic decision-making and ensure effective budget management.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the R&D and Tech Ops budget & forecast, including leading the team through annual budget development and interim updates

Provide guidance to the R&D and Tech Ops teams in financial planning and project financial management, including informing forecasts for clinical trials, cost of goods sold, and related working capital impacts

Drive various analyses to support strategic & operational decision making for the Supply & Operations Planning process (S&OP) in collaboration with the Supply Chain team

Lead departmental and cross-functional prioritization initiatives, as needed

Lead the team responsible for R&D and Tech Ops planning to ensure understanding, communication, documentation, and reporting of ongoing and future project initiatives, including scope definition and changes, contract amendments, and change orders

Ensure a culture where scope, provisions, vendor obligations and payment terms included in project work orders and contracts are understood and consistent with budgetary and accounting guidelines and methodologies

Responsible for overseeing and reviewing the monthly accounting close process for the R&D and Tech Ops functions, working closely with accounting, functional business partners, and external vendors (including CROs and CMOs) to ensure appropriate expense recognition for clinical trials & other outsourced spend

Support Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts and ensure team’s deliverables for quarterly and annual audits are met

Develop an in-depth understanding of key collaborative agreements to help the team develop processes for tracking, complying with and reporting on financial provisions/deliverables in connection with all agreements

Work closely with Alliance Management, Program Management, and Business Development to establish and foster relationships, communication, and reporting with strategic partners

Drive long-range planning activities in partnership with Corporate Finance & business partners

Define and anticipate risks and opportunities and propose solutions and plans of action to inform key decision makers, including the Leadership Team, CFO, and Executive Team

Identify and enable opportunities for operational improvements and efficiencies

Develop and manage a team of leading finance professionals

Qualification

Operational FinancePharmaceutical experienceFinancial statement reportingClinical trial accrualsCost of Goods SoldUS GAAPAnalytical skillsNetSuite ERPAdaptive Planning EPMDecision makingOrganizational skillsCommunication skills