At Regeneron, we are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated individual to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as the Vice President of R&D Finance. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, this role will serve as a key partner to Regeneron’s R&D leadership team, providing strategic financial oversight, operational analytics, and leadership for clinical trial, program, and functional budgets. The Vice President of R&D Finance will also contribute to company-wide financial planning and analysis, support business development assessments, and mentor finance team members to foster growth and excellence across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, exceptional business collaboration capabilities, and a commitment to driving process improvements and delivering insightful analysis to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and manage the R&D Finance organization comprising of 25 team members, overseeing a $3 billion annual budget, projected to grow to $6 billion.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to finance team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Strategic Partnership
Serve as a key finance business partner to Regeneron’s R&D leadership, including Research, Clinical, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), and key external stakeholders.Establish strong relationships across the R&D organization to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.Financial Operations and Analytics
Provide budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and resource management support to R&D functions.Lead quarterly R&D reviews to assess trends, key spend drivers, and operational insights.Partner with the FP&A team to prepare company-level financials for budgets, forecasts, monthly and quarterly closes, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.Pipeline and Scenario Modeling
Support modeling of the overall pipeline, including forecasts, long-range planning, scenario analysis, and valuations.Deliver insightful financial analyses to guide clinical program investment decisions and corporate development projects.Process Improvement and Compliance
Actively contribute to FP&A initiatives, driving process improvements and conducting ad hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making.Partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial close processes, including R&D accruals, while maintaining SOX-compliant financial systems.Business Development Support
Participate in evaluating corporate development projects, including analyses for M&A, licensing, and clinical program investments.Desired Skills and Qualifications
Experience :
20+ years of progressive professional experience with increasing responsibility, scope, and leadership.Extensive experience in biotech / pharma, with a proven track record in leading financial processes such as budgeting and forecasting.Technical Expertise :
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including proficiency with financial systems and tools.Demonstrated ability to provide insightful analysis and recommendations to drive decision-making.Leadership and Collaboration :
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.Exceptional business partnering skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and establishing strong relationships.Communication and Organizational Skills :
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture.Education :
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.Advanced degree (MBA and / or CPA) is highly desirable.Work Environment :
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and think strategically while maintaining operational excellence.Salary Range (annually)
300,000.00 - 500,000.00
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
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