Ph3Overview /h3 pWe are seeking a strategic and experienced RD Controller to join our Corporate Finance Team and support senior financial leadership for our entire global RD organization. This is a critical, hands‑on role responsible for driving the financial strategy, planning and stewardship for our complete RD portfolio and for driving the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and monthly business reporting for all RD operations spanning both our high‑growth Oncology pipeline and our diverse Non‑Oncology therapeutic areas. /p pReporting to the Senior Director, RD Controller, you will be in direct contact with the Chief Medical Officer and other senior RD leaders. You will be responsible for translating RD's scientific and clinical strategy into a robust long‑range financial plan, ensuring optimal resource allocation and sound investment decisions across the portfolio. /p pYou will be a key strategic partner to the RD, Finance and Procurement teams. The successful candidate will deliver in‑depth monthly close analytics, coordinate the full budget and forecast cycles and help refine our approach to key stakeholder interactions, including monthly business reviews and presentations to Menarini Corporate. /p pYour focus will be on designing the global framework, driving portfolio‑level strategy and delivering high‑impact analysis to the Menarini executive leadership team. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, collaborative team player with strong analytical skills and meaningful experience supporting financial management in a pharmaceutical organization. You must be able to manage strategic‑level thinking while simultaneously executing the day‑to‑day responsibilities required to establish this function. /p h3Main Activities Responsibilities /h3 h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Global RD Financial Strategy Leadership /h3 ul liDevelop the global RD financial strategy, ensuring alignment with both corporate finance objectives and scientific RD goals. /li liAct as a financial partner to the Chief Medical Officer and RD leadership, providing strategic counsel on all financial matters. /li liOrchestrate the global RD budgeting, forecasting and 5‑year planning processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy. /li /ul h3Portfolio Investment Management /h3 ul liProvide comprehensive financial oversight and strategic analysis for the entire RD portfolio, including both Oncology and Non‑Oncology programs. /li liSupport the financial evaluation of new RD projects, including portfolio prioritization, resource allocation modeling and feasibility studies. /li liPartner with RD leaders to analyze and challenge portfolio assumptions, milestone timing and financial risk. /li /ul h3Controlling, Reporting, Business Partnership /h3 h3Controlling /h3 ul liOversee the consolidation of all global RD financials, ensuring qualified and timely monthly reporting and analysis for Head Office. /li liLead the accurate and timely preparation of the global RD budget, forecasts and 5‑year strategic plan. /li liMaintain responsibility for the RD project cost and investment budget, including detailed forecasting and tracking. /li liImplement harmonized controlling processes, methodologies and financial systems across all global RD sites to drive efficiency and comparability. /li liMaintain ultimate oversight for global RD cost management, budget control and headcount control. /li liOversee and manage local cost management and budget control for all RD functions. /li liManage headcount control versus budget, working in close cooperation with HR Controlling. /li liTake responsibility for controlling financial processes, identifying and implementing improvements. /li /ul h3Reporting /h3 ul liEnsure qualified and timely monthly reporting and analysis of the business for both Head Office and local management. /li liPrepare global RD financial performance presentation, forecasts and strategic insights for the executive Finance RD leadership team. /li liMonitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the global RD organization. /li liBusiness Partnership: /li liAct as a primary financial partner to RD, ensuring a strong local business linkage and close, day‑to‑day cooperation with HQ Business Controlling. /li liConduct financial analysis of feasibility studies for new RD projects to support strategic decision‑making. /li liAnalyze the business situation and market developments, providing insights and recommendations. /li liProvide special, ad‑hoc analysis as requested by local management or Head Office functions. /li /ul h3Process Improvement /h3 ul liImplement standardized methodologies tools (BI…) for tracking and reporting on RD project costs and investment returns across all stages of development. /li liLead the local implementation of new controlling processes and methodologies. /li liTrain and support local staff in all Controlling‑related matters. /li liLead and/or participate in special projects as assigned. /li /ul h3Job Requirements /h3 h3Required /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. /li li10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a significant portion in a leadership role. /li liDeep experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector is required, with preferably specific expertise in RD and clinical trial finance. /li liProven experience in coordinating global or remote teams. /li liExceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategy and to communicate complex financial data clearly (both verbal and written). /li liDemonstrated experience with management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. /li liStrong understanding of financial systems and the design of global financial processes. /li liMastery of Excel. /li liExcellent communication and presentation skills. /li liExcellent interpersonal skills; must be able to act with integrity and professionalism. /li liAbility to work well independently and without close supervision, keeping focused on objectives. /li liProven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information. /li liPositivity, flexibility and strong time management skills necessary to succeed in a performance‑driven environment. /li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liMaster’s degree or CPA. /li liExperience managing financials for both oncology and non‑oncology portfolios. /li liExperience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector, specifically supporting RD and clinical trial forecasting. /li liExperience working in a global, matrixed organization, preferably with a European headquarters. /li liExperience implementing financial systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Adaptive). /li /ul h3Other Requirements /h3 ul liUp to 25% of travel time. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr