Senior Finance Manager - Partnering Finance

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The actual title of the role will be Enterprise Center of Excellence Team Member - Pharma Partnering Finance.

Are you interested in shaping our product portfolio while working with external partners? As an Enterprise Center of Excellence Team Member, you will be a catalyst for enterprise outcomes within the Pharma Partnering Finance Outcome Based Community (OBC) of the Enterprise Center of Excellence (eCOE). The eCOE is leading the way in breaking down silos, removing hierarchies, and working in new ways. We are looking for individuals who display the Finance Mindset/Behaviors, and will support a living organism that will leverage the business knowledge and financial expertise of the network to deliver exceptional results for Finance and Roche.

Your Opportunity:

• Oversee the financial management (forecasting, monthly closing, reporting, quarterly settlements and compliance) of Roche's royalty and profit-share collaborations as well as in-licensing and co-development relationships.

• Forge and sustain impactful relationships with business partners, finance teams across the enterprise and external alliance partners.

• Assertively represent Roche's interests through diligence, financial analysis, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

• Ensure, in partnership with Roche Partnering and Legal, that we properly develop, maintain and track our understanding of the key contractual terms of our alliance arrangements, thereby ensuring compliance and proper stewardship.

• Support out-licensing projects, contract renegotiations, divestments, impairment assessments and BARDA collaborations as and where needed.

• Lead audit interactions, upholding strong internal controls and coordinating audits with partners.

• Lead process improvements, participate in eCOE wide projects and drive initiatives for continuous enhancement, for instance, through simplification and automation.

• Contribute to other areas of expertise, helping to develop the eCOE community and amplifying its impact across Roche Finance.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or a related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; MBA is preferred.

• Finance experience in business development, R&D or commercial within Pharma/Biotech industry is preferred.

• CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA certification is preferred.

• Demonstrated business acumen coupled with excellent collaboration and communication abilities to support a wide range of stakeholders.

• Customer service-oriented with strong technical, collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills, capable of building effective relationships with business partners.

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and financial modeling with the ability to quickly grasp and communicate complex issues.

• Resilient and capable of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines, exhibiting an entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity that motivates others.

• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member, navigating complex organizational structures.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $132,400 - $246,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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