Senior Director, FP&A, Global Supply Chain and Technical Operations

Our Senior Director, FP&A, Global Supply Chain & Tech Ops reports to the Vice President, FP&A and serves as an integral member of the Finance Leadership team.  Position serves as a key advisor to the Head of Global Supply Chain & Tech Ops and contributes to the organization’s development and achievement of strategic goals.  In addition, the individual is charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and processes both in the finance and general operational realms.  

This is an opportunity for a senior finance professional with operational experience and a proven track record of creative problem-solving and change management to join a high growth, patient-centric, mission-driven organization. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Planning/resource allocation and optimization 

• Act as key advisor to the head of Global Supply Chain/Tech Ops to drive results that are aligned to Corporate strategy and goals 

• Develop and implement forward-looking, financial analytics to provide insights into the organization’s operations and business plans 

• Own financial forecasting, planning and analyses for commercial production, including COGS, inventory, and supply chain operations; work cross-functionally with Commercial, Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment in demand & supply forecasts 

• Support development and maintenance of financial and operational KPIs related to production, inventory levels, procurement spend, capacity utilization, and supply chain performance 

• Own financial forecasting, planning and analyses for pre-clinical and clinical stage development, manufacturing and technical operations activities 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures 

• Participate/lead special projects 

• Other duties as assigned by manager 

Team Development/Leadership 

• Serve as the primary business partner to the Global Supply Chain & Tech Ops Leadership Team 

• Direct activities (dotted line basis) of Zug, Switzerland-based Associate Director, FP&A providing part-time support for Ireland manufacturing activities 

• Promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality 

• Mentor company FP&A staff including evolving mindsets to a more strategic and story-telling level 

• Lead by example and communicate cross-functionally 

Qualifications include: 

• A minimum of a BS or similar designation; MBA preferred 

• At least 10 years experience in key financial leadership roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical/biopharma industry supporting manufacturing, technical operations, and supply chain functions 

• Strong understanding of cost accounting, manufacturing variances, and supply chain processes 

• Experience supporting global commercial stage biotech organizations is preferred 

• Experience directly supporting senior manufacturing executives 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker 

• Must be willing to flex work hours at times to accommodate business partners in Europe 

• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25% of time