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Sr Director, Finance - Research & Development

Sr Director, Finance - Research & Development

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Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.

Sr. Director, R&D Finance

Reporting to the Group Vice President of FP&A, Sr. Director, R&D Finance will be the finance leader supporting BioMarin's Research and Development (R&D) group and its leadership team. This individual will maintain a deep understanding of BioMarin's research, clinical, and commercial portfolios, along with critical business activities to support the organization's goals. This role will lead a team of 4 to 5 individuals to help develop robust analytics, best-in-class FP&A process, and critical insights to drive strategic business decisions. In this fast-paced role, you will interact with BioMarin's Leadership Team, CFO, and other key business partners throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the R&D leadership to implement strategies and help the organization surpass goals, seizing opportunities to exceed expectations.
• Drive robust financial analytics, coupled with business insights, on potential new clinical programs and associated stage gates.
• Lead the financial planning processes for the R&D organization with strategic insights on tradeoff decisions that align to the broader finance and company-based metrics and growth goals.
• Provide advanced subject matter expertise and guidance regarding all finance-related decisions for a division with significant scope and a high level of business complexity.
• Manages the development of highly complex and intricate financial models, forecasts, proposals, presentations, and performance measures to provide confidence to executives regarding financial decisions
• Lead a team of 4 to 5 individuals through thoughtful interactions and consistent coaching forums
  
  

• 10+ years of experience in complicated corporate finance environments (preferably in-house corporate finance), with FP&A leadership experience.
• A grasp of the biopharma industry and its complex, highly regulated landscape is desirable; experience in other healthcare segments is also attractive. Experience working in a biopharma or pharma company is desired.
• In-depth experience with financial systems, including implementing, using, and enhancing (e.g., financial planning applications; ERP)
• Hands-on experience working closely with the operations of a high-growth business.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective on teams as well as individually
• Results driven; adaptable, flexible and creative in developing new improvement ideas and solutions
  
  

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business
• Advanced Degree, CPA, or MBA preferred
  
  

• Hybrid - requires 2x onsite in San Rafael, CA office weekly. Onsite days are typically Tuesday and Thursday. At times the business may require being onsite with more regularity according to needs. No other office location is available. This role may not be conducted on a virtual basis.
  
  

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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