About this opportunity
BeOne Medicines Ltd. lists this Senior Manager, R&D Finance opportunity in emeryville, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Description:
BeOne Medicines is seeking a strategic R&D finance partner to join our R&D Finance team. Reporting to the Executive Director, R&D Finance, this role will lead and execute key R&D financial planning, monthly close, consolidation, and executive reporting. Additionally, the individual will evaluate pipeline investments and provide strategic decision analysis for project transitions. The ideal candidate brings deep FP&A and portfolio valuation expertise within the biopharma or life sciences sector, a solid grasp of R&D processes, and a proven ability to partner across global R&D, Finance, and executive leadership.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Financial Planning & Consolidation
Lead quarterly forecasting and monthly reporting processes: Consolidate functional and program R&D submissions to deliver accurate roll-ups, clear variance commentary, and timely leadership updates.
Prepare executive-ready reporting packages, budget-versus-actual analyses, and risk/opportunity summaries for management reviews.
Support global R&D planning, budgeting, and long-range planning.
Strategic Portfolio & Valuation Support
Conduct sophisticated financial analysis and pipeline valuations to inform R&D investments.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Finance, and other departments to deliver scenario modeling and financial insights for governance forums.
Process Improvement & Operations
Maintain and enhance financial models, reporting dashboards, and tracking templates to improve visibility across R&D spend.
Drive process efficiency by implementing reporting automation, standardized workflows, and modern financial technologies.
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Life Sciences, or related field.
MBA, CPA, or relevant advanced certification preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
NA
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Life Sciences, or related field with 7+ years of overall experience including 6+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
Track Record: 6+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences with majority of the experience supporting a global R&D function.
Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing R&D or clinical development budgets, monthly closes, and global financial consolidations.
FP&A Core: Strong and demonstrated experience leading and/or supporting core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range financial planning.
Valuation & Analytics: Strong background in pipeline valuation, portfolio analytics, scenario modeling, and risk-adjusted decision frameworks.
Modeling & Synthesis: Proven capability to translate complex scientific and financial data into clear, actionable executive insights.
Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships.
Execution: Strong project management abilities, high accountability, sound business judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
AI/Automation: Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI/Automation tools to gain efficiency
Computer Skills:
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; hands-on experience with enterprise tools (e.g., SAP, TM1, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau).
Programming and AI automation skills preferred.
Travel:
Not Required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
emeryville, CA, 94608, US
Who can apply
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