Title: Financial Operations Leader
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Location: Malvern, PA
Hire Model: 12-Month Extending Contract
Openings: 2
Pay Rate: $70.00 - $85.00/hr
Our large pharmaceutical client in Malvern, PA is seeking a Financial Operations Leader to join the Business Operations team within the Drug Product Development & Delivery organization in R&D. They will need to learn the organization's goals, processes, workflow, data systems, performance metrics, and key partners to work with for success, and will need to navigate the environment to compliantly and collaboratively deliver results.
The Operations Leader is responsible for executing DPD&D operations activities including managing forecasts and performance to forecast across data systems, partnering with the scientific Research & Development teams, processing purchase orders, and delivering performance results within target and on time.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Navigates multiple, complex data systems to access, analyze, process, and manage budget forecast data, purchase orders, accruals, invoices, and other budgetary activities.
- Accurately integrates, analyzes and interprets complex datasets from multiple sources, generating compelling visual and written summaries and recommendations.
- Establishes and builds trust as an operations advisor on forecasting financial and employee/contractor resources with project teams.
- Collaborates with operations partners in other R&D functions to cross-share and support vetting of best practices, identify opportunities to further streamline workflow efficiency and optimize cash flow.
- Ensures compliance with company standard operation procedures, regulatory, financial, and quality guidelines.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, data science, or relevant area
- 6+ years of work experience in an Operations Lead/Management role - specifically focused on budget analysis, forecasting, and management
- Foundational experience in data analysis, ideally using Tableau
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal customers.
- Demonstrated agility to quickly learn new skills, shape or adapt to new processes, navigate change
- Proven ability to work autonomously, lead collaborative processes, and deliver results.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Scientific background is not required, but experience in an Operations role in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry is preferred
Compensation:
$70.00/hr to $85.00/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k)-retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.