Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - R&D Job at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for R&D to serve as the primary finance partner to Discovery Research and Preclinical Sciences. This role leads financial planning, forecasting, and investment analysis for early-stage research portfolios while managing two direct reports and collaborating with senior scientific leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with VP- and SVP-level leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support for research investments, portfolio progression, and resource allocation
  • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning for Discovery and Preclinical Sciences functions
  • Build and maintain driver-based financial models including FTE capacity, external spend tracking, and program-level cost models
  • Develop multi-scenario financial models supporting candidate advancement decisions and pipeline investment tradeoffs
  • Lead adoption of AI-enabled FP&A tools and digital transformation initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency

Requirements

  • Exceptional financial acumen with strategic business partnership experience in research or life sciences
  • Deep understanding of drug discovery and preclinical development processes
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and driver-based planning
  • Experience with AI-enabled FP&A tools such as Power BI or equivalent analytics platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority and manage ambiguity
  • Team leadership experience with capability building and coaching direct reports
  • Knowledge of R&D accounting, capitalization rules, and internal controls

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