Lantheus
Director, R&D Financial Planning and Analysis
Lantheus, Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 01730
Lantheus is an entrepreneurial, agile, growing organization that provides innovative diagnostics, targeted therapeutics, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that empower clinicians to find, fight and follow disease. At Lantheus our purpose and values guide our behaviors in all interactions and play a vital role in creating a dynamic environment that contributes to our success. Every employee is crucial to our success; we respect one another and act as one knowing that someone's health is in our hands. We believe in helping people be their best and are seeking to bring together a diverse group of individuals with different viewpoints and skill sets to be a part of a productive and inclusive team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who wants to join a fast-growing company with life sciences pharmaceutical, clinical program and manufacturing support experience, whose key role and responsibilities will be to lead the R&D financial business partnering within the Chief Medical Officer organization. This role will support all aspects of financial management, including decision support, strategic planning, and financial stewardship. The finance business partner will be highly visible to the Executive Team and other key leaders to develop and present clear analysis and financial decision support to our various stakeholders and cross functionally through financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting and accounting for various initiatives. This role reports into the FP&A function. Our ideal candidate would also want to grow within our organization.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Proactive partnership
and collaboration with business partners by gaining an understanding of the goals and overarching strategies of the business, effectively analyzing financial and non-financial information, and presenting recommendations to support decision-making Lead finance collaboration within
Asset Management Governance
structure by demonstrating strategic, analytical, and collaborative role, combining financial expertise with an understanding of the investment landscape Management of the
annual Budget , including forecast accuracy, monthly trend reporting, quarterly financial forecasts and effectively analyzing drivers behind monthly variances to budget/forecast and prior year; Collect and prepare comprehensive, accurate and timely financial analyses on actuals and KPIs, as well as comparisons against forecasts/ Budgets Management and construction of
multi-year clinical programs/ projects
with an emphasis on gathering and documenting critical assumptions i.e. stage gates, milestones, and probability of technical success, etc.; Key financial contributor to the
Strategic & Portfolio Committee
on development and presentation of business cases and financial updates on clinical investments, in close collaboration with the Strategic Finance Team Key participant in the
annual strategic planning process
through close collaboration with R&D, Commercial, Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, and other relevant functions; Proactively identify opportunities for cost efficiencies through gross margin or operating income Compiles data from disparate sources and from various departments to identify and assess performance and underlying trends with a focus on cost efficient initiatives through
well thought
out financial models
and assessments Develop and maintain a monthly and quarterly
rolling forecast
for multi-year clinical projects and programs to be leveraged during annual budget process and strategic planning Provides accurate and timely processing of month end, quarter end and year-end
financial close
requirements; Lead the team to prepare expense accruals; Close collaboration with accounting team on month end close activities and spend variance analysis within various functions Ownership of the
internal reporting packages
and presentations with an emphasis on key insights that illustrate a well-thought-out story that is backed by strong data points and metrics and provides the business value added insight to enable business decisions Review new and existing
vendor/ supplier/ CRO contracts
for operational and clinical milestones and financial and accounting implications for forecasting and operational metrics Communicate with
cross functional
operational teams to develop and maintain performance against plan, whether budget, forecast, or prior year Prepare
presentation materials
with an emphasis on key insights that are clearly articulated through accurate financial projections and their impact to the financial statements, and other relevant financial metrics Provide
actionable insight
on performance against functional KPI's Collaborate with functional leaders to identify changes that have the potential to drive better financial outcomes through
operational efficiencies
and works with constituents to identify and track financial targets Support Finance & Accounting team's facilitation of cross-functional implementation of
new or improved processes/systems
for all related financial systems critical to core organizational functions Effectively manage, coach, and develop direct reports to meet objectives Help create executive and Board of Directors level presentations Manage multiple projects, indirect reports, and competing priorities simultaneously Develop and maintain relationships with various levels of personnel Perform ad-hoc analysis and projects as required Challenge processes and the status quo to drive improvements Job Requirements
BA/BS degree in Finance or equivalent. MBA and/or CPA certification preferred Minimum years of experience: 10+ years and 5+ years of management experience Pharmaceutical industry and clinical trial experience/knowledge required Ability to navigate ambiguity by combining strong financial expertise with adaptability, strategic insight, risk management, and emotional intelligence to guide the organization through uncertainty required Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative, team environment with tight deadlines Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to provide meaningful analysis (toggles, project & deal scenarios). Demonstrate strong business acumen. Effective presentation skills. Technical expertise in finance, budgeting, and forecasting. Knowledge of financial statement analysis (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and reporting. Feel comfortable challenging business partners and make recommendations. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Roll up the sleeves attitude and demonstrates strong attention to detail. Must have excellent verbal communication and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with individuals across all levels. Commitment to quality and excellence, upholding the highest professional standards. Lantheus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Lantheus is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Lantheus will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@lantheus.com.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who wants to join a fast-growing company with life sciences pharmaceutical, clinical program and manufacturing support experience, whose key role and responsibilities will be to lead the R&D financial business partnering within the Chief Medical Officer organization. This role will support all aspects of financial management, including decision support, strategic planning, and financial stewardship. The finance business partner will be highly visible to the Executive Team and other key leaders to develop and present clear analysis and financial decision support to our various stakeholders and cross functionally through financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting and accounting for various initiatives. This role reports into the FP&A function. Our ideal candidate would also want to grow within our organization.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Proactive partnership
and collaboration with business partners by gaining an understanding of the goals and overarching strategies of the business, effectively analyzing financial and non-financial information, and presenting recommendations to support decision-making Lead finance collaboration within
Asset Management Governance
structure by demonstrating strategic, analytical, and collaborative role, combining financial expertise with an understanding of the investment landscape Management of the
annual Budget , including forecast accuracy, monthly trend reporting, quarterly financial forecasts and effectively analyzing drivers behind monthly variances to budget/forecast and prior year; Collect and prepare comprehensive, accurate and timely financial analyses on actuals and KPIs, as well as comparisons against forecasts/ Budgets Management and construction of
multi-year clinical programs/ projects
with an emphasis on gathering and documenting critical assumptions i.e. stage gates, milestones, and probability of technical success, etc.; Key financial contributor to the
Strategic & Portfolio Committee
on development and presentation of business cases and financial updates on clinical investments, in close collaboration with the Strategic Finance Team Key participant in the
annual strategic planning process
through close collaboration with R&D, Commercial, Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, and other relevant functions; Proactively identify opportunities for cost efficiencies through gross margin or operating income Compiles data from disparate sources and from various departments to identify and assess performance and underlying trends with a focus on cost efficient initiatives through
well thought
out financial models
and assessments Develop and maintain a monthly and quarterly
rolling forecast
for multi-year clinical projects and programs to be leveraged during annual budget process and strategic planning Provides accurate and timely processing of month end, quarter end and year-end
financial close
requirements; Lead the team to prepare expense accruals; Close collaboration with accounting team on month end close activities and spend variance analysis within various functions Ownership of the
internal reporting packages
and presentations with an emphasis on key insights that illustrate a well-thought-out story that is backed by strong data points and metrics and provides the business value added insight to enable business decisions Review new and existing
vendor/ supplier/ CRO contracts
for operational and clinical milestones and financial and accounting implications for forecasting and operational metrics Communicate with
cross functional
operational teams to develop and maintain performance against plan, whether budget, forecast, or prior year Prepare
presentation materials
with an emphasis on key insights that are clearly articulated through accurate financial projections and their impact to the financial statements, and other relevant financial metrics Provide
actionable insight
on performance against functional KPI's Collaborate with functional leaders to identify changes that have the potential to drive better financial outcomes through
operational efficiencies
and works with constituents to identify and track financial targets Support Finance & Accounting team's facilitation of cross-functional implementation of
new or improved processes/systems
for all related financial systems critical to core organizational functions Effectively manage, coach, and develop direct reports to meet objectives Help create executive and Board of Directors level presentations Manage multiple projects, indirect reports, and competing priorities simultaneously Develop and maintain relationships with various levels of personnel Perform ad-hoc analysis and projects as required Challenge processes and the status quo to drive improvements Job Requirements
BA/BS degree in Finance or equivalent. MBA and/or CPA certification preferred Minimum years of experience: 10+ years and 5+ years of management experience Pharmaceutical industry and clinical trial experience/knowledge required Ability to navigate ambiguity by combining strong financial expertise with adaptability, strategic insight, risk management, and emotional intelligence to guide the organization through uncertainty required Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative, team environment with tight deadlines Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to provide meaningful analysis (toggles, project & deal scenarios). Demonstrate strong business acumen. Effective presentation skills. Technical expertise in finance, budgeting, and forecasting. Knowledge of financial statement analysis (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and reporting. Feel comfortable challenging business partners and make recommendations. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Roll up the sleeves attitude and demonstrates strong attention to detail. Must have excellent verbal communication and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with individuals across all levels. Commitment to quality and excellence, upholding the highest professional standards. Lantheus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Lantheus is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Lantheus will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@lantheus.com.
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