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Position Title: Associate Director, Drug Development Finance

Department: R&D Finance

Reports To: Senior Director, DD Finance

JOB SUMMARY:

Key financial position in the R&D Finance organization with strong business partnering to support the Global Regulatory Strategy (GRS) and Worldwide Patient Safety (WWPS) divisions of Drug Development. This position will support GRS and WWPS in all operational aspects, analysis, contract management and tracking, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), as well as, headcount management. The role includes managing financial processes (e.g., Budget, Projection, Monthly Close Reporting and Control remediation) and collaborating with the GRS and WWPS leadership teams to support integration activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage Financial Reporting & Analysis processes

Perform monthly close process activities for GRS and WWPS to ensure financials are reported in accordance with US GAAP

Thorough financial analytics and business operations understanding to explain R&D leadership and develop recommendations to improve performance

Manage contract reviews

Ensure issues are identified and resolved timely in partnership with business operations and divisional leaders

Partner with Procurement to develop and manage third party agreements with strategic vendors

Partner with HR on headcount planning, reporting, and restructuring activities.

Ensure compliance with SOX 404 internal control requirements and support audit remediation

Manage projection and budget processes

Develop detailed operating budgets and projections to guide resource planning and allocation as needed throughout GRS and WWPS

Support on-going integration activities

Provide business and financial support and guidance to the divisional leaders, as needed

Lead Financial Tracking and Analysis for Strategic Initiatives

Maintain detail tracker for Quantum Leap and sustainability initiatives and provide quarterly updates to both divisional and R&D leadership

Partner with RDSP business capabilities and GRS/WWPS business leaders to redefine DD resourcing models to better understand resourcing requirements as the R&D portfolio evolves

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Degree - BS/BA or equivalent, MBA preferred

Language – English required

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Minimum 7-10 Years of financial experience of increasing responsibility in relevant financial roles, including auditing, consulting, financial planning & analysis. R&D related financial experience preferred. Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a highly matrixed organization. Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload. Experience working with multiple levels of management with competing demands on time and resources. Strong character and ethics; attention to detail and ability to self-prioritize work on an ongoing basis.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Oral/Written – Ability to present concisely and descriptively in both oral and written format to all levels of management.

Computer Skills - Excel/Word/PowerPoint required. Working knowledge of Hyperion/SAP/SAP BI/BEX preferred.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Process/Time Management

Organized. Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently. Separates the critical from the trivial and concentrates accordingly while managing multiple tasks. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding deadlines.

Perseverance/Action Oriented

Pursues tasks with energy, drive, and a need to finish especially in the face of resistance or setbacks. Seizes opportunities when they arise.

Ethics and Values

Adheres to BMS core values and beliefs during good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

Career Ambition/Self

Development

Actively works to develop and build a fulfilling career. Is committed to and actively works toward continuous self-improvement.

Presence/Command Skills

Leadership experience. Exhibits executive presence. Faces difficult situations with integrity and tenacity.

Interpersonal Skills/Team

Player

Relates well to all kinds of people at all levels of the organization. Works collaboratively with both internal and external clients. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Works well in a team environment.

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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