Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – R&D

Role Overview

This high-visibility, high-impact role at the frontier of science and finance will serve as the primary finance partner to the Discovery Research and Preclinical Sciences functions, leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and investment decision support across early-stage research portfolios.

What You Will Do

The Director will work closely with senior scientific and operational stakeholders to translate research priorities into driver-based financial insights, multi-scenario planning, disciplined resource allocation, and strong financial governance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success in this role requires not only exceptional financial acumen, but also intellectual curiosity about the science — enabling truly impactful partnership with research leaders navigating the inherent complexity and ambiguity of early-stage drug discovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A, finance business partnering, or related roles
• Proven ability to build and maintain driver-based financial models
• Demonstrated experience deploying AI-enabled tools and automation to improve planning accuracy
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-ready recommendations
• Experience managing and developing direct reports in a matrixed organization
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, dashboards, and data visualization platforms

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Annual equity awards
• Overtime pay (in accordance with federal and state requirements)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
• Educational assistance programs
• Commuting subsidy
• Matching charitable donations
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off

Tagged as: Financial Modeling