Bristol Myers Squibb · 16 hours ago
Director, R&D Finance, Neurology Portfolio Analysis
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $227K/yr
10+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming patients' lives through science. The Director of R&D Finance for the Neurology Portfolio will manage a budget of $0.6B and provide financial management and strategic decision support to Neurology R&D leadership, ensuring accurate financial reporting and governance support.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead Neurology Budget and Projection Activities and Support Portfolio Prioritization processes
Key business partner for Neurology leadership
Lead budget and projection preparation, develop a deep understanding of study objectives and assumptions so these drivers can be translated into financial forecasts
Perform robust analysis of changes in assumptions to understand and articulate variance drivers
Partner with cross-functional teams across the organization and various geographies to evaluate the Neurology strategic investments
Drive planning of meetings and review with stakeholders so that all deliverables are completed in a timely manner and deadlines are met
Partner with TA teams, Commercial and Portfolio Strategy to support Portfolio Prioritization
Provide finance estimates to support governance interactions (e.g. CDOC & APOC)
Participate & present in Neurology leadership team meetings
Maintain an open line of communication with Global Program Leads (GPLs), R&D Finance Leadership, and various other stakeholders
Lead Neurology monthly close activities, including P&L and Balance Sheet analyses, leveraging the Associate Directors R&D Portfolio Analysis colleagues and the Hyderabad team to support delivering on R&D objectives
Analyze and identify root causes for significant variances, through critical and analytical thinking. Demonstrated proficiency in navigating and utilizing financial systems and tools with ease and familiarity
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 across the Neurology portfolio
Partner with broader Finance and GDO teams on special projects and improvements
Qualification
Required
Minimum education of a BS/BA or equivalent is required
Minimum of ten (10) years of finance experience with significant exposure to financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting
Proficiency with U.S. GAAP and general knowledge of business laws and regulations
Ability to prepare and defend financial analyses to support decision making, investigate and conclude on complex accounting issues
Must be able to present concisely and influentially in both oral and written format to all levels of management
Able to use technology to support simplification and standardization of reporting and analysis
Ability to assess available resources, set priorities, and make informed decisions regarding the allocation of resources to various projects, initiatives, and activities, taking into account costs, risks and potential return on investment
The ability to identify and proactively address potential risks and uncertainties within an organization, including the development and implementation of preventive and corrective measures to minimize the impact of the identified risks
Preferred
MBA or CPA is preferred
Benefits
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.
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.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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