Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Finance Management

Overview

This role is responsible for developing, managing, and tracking clinical trial budgets, partnering closely with Clinical Operations, Project Management, and Tech Ops to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy in support of clinical and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate clinical trial budgets across the full R&D portfolio
• Serve as process owner for clinical trial financial management
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for clinical trial financial management systems, including Oracle
• Escalation point for review and approval of clinical trial contracts and amendments, ensuring financial terms and conditions align with company policies
• Prepare financial reports and analyses related to clinical trials to support management decision-making
• Perform monthly accruals for clinical trial contracts, ensuring alignment with budgets and project timelines
• Develop, manage, and track clinical trial budgets in collaboration with appropriate R&D functions to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries and prepaid journal entries for clinical trials
• Serve as primary point of contact between Finance and R&D teams, fostering collaboration and providing financial guidance for trial activities
• Ensure appropriate internal control structure and adherence to internal controls in assigned areas, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in clinical trial financial management is essential
• Extensive experience in accounting and/or finance-related positions
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech is essential
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and applicable financial systems and software applications
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting
• Knowledge of Oracle is a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible candidates will be able to participate in benefits offerings including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation

Location

Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and employees in multiple countries.