Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Finance Management

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Consolidate clinical trial budgets across the R&D portfolio
• Own and manage clinical trial financial management processes
• Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in processes
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for clinical trial financial management systems, including Oracle
• Escalate and support 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 relevant R&D functions to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries and prepaid journal entries for clinical trials
• Act as the primary point of contact between Finance and R&D teams, providing financial guidance for trial activities and fostering collaboration
• Support internal controls and adherence to internal control requirements in assigned areas as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in Clinical Trial Financial Management (essential)
• Extensive experience in accounting and/or finance-related positions
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech (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
• Knowledge of Oracle (plus)
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting
• 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
• MBA or advanced degree (plus)

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible to participate in benefits offerings, including (but not limited to):

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

Location

Remote (listed as #LI-remote).