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Director, Finance - US Biosimilars
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What they do
A Fiscal Director or Budget Director manages the budget and finance department of government agencies or cities. They manage the operations of the budget and finance department; including leading analysts and staff. They review and make recommendations on budget requests and options in terms of policy, programs and objectives for the agency or city while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and statutes. They are responsible for the accumulation of data to support the development of financial analysis and budgeting, including the preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual financial performance measures.
$239,434 / year median in New Jersey
+18% projected growth
Job Description
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strategic mindset with strong business judgment
- Ability to simplify complex issues into actionable insights
- Executive presence and strong communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration and influence
- Results orientation and accountability
- Talent development and team leadership
- Agility in managing ambiguity and changing market conditions ## How You'll Spend Your Day
- Serve as the lead finance partner for the US Biosimilars business.
- Support commercial strategy, new product launches, portfolio optimization, and business development initiatives.
- Provide financial guidance to senior leaders regarding market opportunities, competitive dynamics, pricing actions, and investment decisions.
- Translate market and portfolio insights into actionable financial recommendations.
- Lead annual budget, rolling forecasts, long-range planning (LRP), and monthly business performance reviews.
- Develop revenue, profitability, and cash flow forecasts for the biosimilars portfolio.
- Identify risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation plans to achieve financial commitments.
- Deliver executive-level reporting and insights to Finance and Commercial leadership.
- Partner with Revenue Accounting, Market Access, and Contracting teams to assess pricing strategies and rebate programs.
- Oversee biosimilars revenue forecasting, GTN assumptions, and net sales projections.
- Evaluate contracting opportunities and customer economics to optimize profitability and market share.
- Develop business cases for biosimilar launches and lifecycle opportunities.
- Support launch readiness activities, including demand forecasts, profitability assessments, and investment recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Market Access, Portfolio Management, Supply Chain, and Business Intelligence teams.
- Drive alignment across stakeholders by providing clear financial frameworks and decision support.
- Lead and influence discussions with senior executives and cross-functional governance committees.
- Advance forecasting capabilities through data analytics, automation, and planning tools.
- Support digital finance initiatives leveraging SAP, SAC, IBP, AI-enabled forecasting, and business intelligence platforms.
- Enhance financial reporting processes and decision-support tools. ## Your Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced finance qualification preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive Finance/FP&A experience.
- Significant experience supporting commercial organizations within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biosimilars, or healthcare industries.
- Strong understanding of forecasting, financial modeling, pricing, profitability analysis, and performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a matrix environment.
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and executive presentation skills. ## Also Good to Have
- Experience supporting biosimilars, specialty pharmaceuticals, or branded pharmaceutical businesses.
- Knowledge of market access, contracting, reimbursement, and gross-to-net processes.
- Experience with SAP, SAC, Power BI, IBP, or similar analytical tools.
- Track record of leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and organizational transformation efforts.
Comprehensive Health Insurance:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.Retirement Savings:
401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.Time Off:
Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.Life and Disability Protection:
Company paid Life and Disability insurance.- Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.