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The purpose of this position is to support operational aspects, financial close, analysis, budgeting and forecasting of clinical trials within the Research & Development (R&D) Portfolio. The individual in this role will be responsible for the financial management of early and late phase assets across cardiovascular and neurology therapeutic areas. Additionally, the selected candidate will support integration of multiple platforms/systems and processes in support of overall R&D business processes evolution. Finally, successful candidate will support Project Management and Development Teams with program and decision support analysis needed for governance meetings (including Triage, REDOC, PDLT, CDOC) and day-to-day questions and requests.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full financial support of subset of early and late phase assets, including portfolio forecasting and governance support

• Develop business cases, cost plans and financial insights to assist senior leadership in making sound investment decisions

• Support quarterly accounting review and financial close for ongoing studies

• Responsible to achieve financial goals and elevate issues proactively, timely, and transparently

• Support integration of multiple platforms/systems and processes and lead analytical improvements

• Financial support and management of business development and cost sharing collaborations with other pharmaceutical partners, as applicable

• Contribute to creation of a high-performance culture through effective leadership and communication with key stakeholders in the cross-functional organization

• Articulate a vision for the finance function and communicate a supporting strategy with clarity, force and impact to align people, critical resources, management and stakeholders

• Support and lead process changes that continuously adapt to a dynamic business environment

• Learn from experience and apply those learnings to enhance performance

• Business-partnering with various Project Management, Clinical Operations and Development Team members to provide clarity and transparency to the portfolio evolution

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, CPA or MBA preferred

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in finance or accounting

• Previous pharmaceutical or related industry experience desirable

• Strong financial and analytical skills as well as excellent business-partnering abilities required

• Strong working knowledge of R&D Financial, Planning and/or CTMS systems is preferred

• Effective communication skills, strong oral and written communications a must

• The successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, customer focused and able to make decisions independently

• Collaboration experience, inside and outside of finance is desirable

• Experience working with multiple levels of management with competing demands on time and resources

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

COVID-19 Information
To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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