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Associate Director, Global Function Controlling R&D Finance

Employer
Daiichi Sankyo
Location
Basking Ridge, NJ
Start date
Aug 19, 2022

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Discipline
Administration, Finance, Science/R&D, Research
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Pharm Country

Job Details

Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 100 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. Under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for budgeting and forecasting, analysis, strategic planning, internal reporting, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and change management initiatives. Also responsible for expense and headcount control procedures and management reporting capabilities. Develops and maintains a working relationship with US based global function leaders as finance business partner. Provides guidance to them during the annual and quarterly forecast updates. On a monthly basis prepares actual versus budget spending reports and communicates to relevant function leaders. Proactively investigates the reasons for any deviations from forecasted spending to support business decisions. Proficient in economic modeling (DCF/ROI etc...) and has the ability to prepare financial analysis for ad-hoc requests. Provides support to the operating budget and/or resource prioritization process and serve as global coordinator with activities with Japan (forecast updates, special projects, etc.). The person will be required to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in order to build and manage effective working relationships throughout the organization and provide financial support to all departments.

Responsibilities

Functional Budget Planning – Manages and is accountable for the development and control of functional budget in support of global operations of R&D unit. Partner with global function leaders to ensure budgets are always maintained and accurate. Accountable to Global function leaders in US for the control and reporting of approved budgets.

Annual Forecasting (FYB) and Quarterly Latest Estimate (“LE”) –Develops and prepares detailed analysis of variances, risks & opportunities, trending analysis along with KPI’s. Effectively uses and communicates key findings and presents recommendations to Senior Regional and Global Finance Leaders.

Resource and Headcount Planning Initiatives – Coordinate communication of financial targets with global function leaders collaborate with HR business partners to develop headcount planning and analytics for resource planning in US and EU.

Special Projects/Change Management – Accountable for the development and implementation of new processes, procedures and/or systems to improve organizational efficiencies and cost controls. Responsible for the development and management of other ad hoc special projects as they arise. Assists in developing solutions and decisions aligned with organizational strategies and objectives.

People Leadership - May lead small team; Coach, motivate and develop staff to ensure high degree of service is maintained and staff remains focused on corporate goals, maintains high level of engagement.

Mid Term Plan (MTP) – Manages and is accountable for developing and building strategic planning and forecasting models in support of the organization’s MTP process.

Management Reporting –Utilizes results to drives timely management decisions. This position will work with the team leader to understand the needs of senior management, and create new analysis and/or reporting packages that meet those needs.

Financial Systems and Controls – Assist the senior Finance staff with recommendations and implementation on new and existing systems utilized by the R&D Finance Excellence group to improve the Global budgeting and forecasting process. Coordination with all functional areas impacted including Legal, Procurement, Corporate Finance, Operations. Liaison to Parent Company in Japan.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Finance/Accountingor commensurate experience required

Work Experience

7 or More Years in a business environment required

7 or More Years

Finance/Accounting Experience, preferably supporting R&D organizations

preferred


Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology.

With more than 100 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

For more information, please visit: www.daiichisankyo.com.

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is a member of the Daiichi Sankyo Group. To learn more about Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., please visit www.dsi.com.

STOCK EXCHANGE: Tokyo Stock Exchange

STOCK SYMBOL: 4568

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Company info
Website
Phone
(908) 992-6400
Location
211 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge
New Jersey
07920
United States

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