Associate Director of Controlling, Medical

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United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

The Associate Director of Controlling, Medical is a critical position within the US, serving as a key business partner to Head of North America Medical Affairs. This role is essential for achieving healthcare targets and ensuring the integrity of our financial investment objectives related to both the core business and support of new product launches.

The incumbent will deliver comprehensive financial analysis and strategic guidance, acting as a collaborative co-pilot with the business, ensuring the accuracy of monthly financials closings, overseeing forecasting and SD long range strategic planning and prioritizing efficient investment and resource allocation, providing effective communication with US Senior Leaders and business partners.  Additionally, this role will represent finance in cross functional projects, leveraging AI and technology to enhance operational efficiencies and project management support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Co-pilot and strategic business partner ensure the achievement of healthcare financial target for the North America Medical Affairs area.


• Collaborate as a key member of the Medical Leadership Team, providing relevant finance support to the Head of North America Medical Affairs and the leadership team.


• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, month-end closing activities, and validation processes.


• Equip business partners with the necessary resources and tools related to all financial processes, while monitoring and recording critical monthly expenditures.


• Prepare and distribute high-quality monthly financial reports and analyses to Senior Leaders, the leadership team, and business partners to inform investment and resource allocation decisions.


• Review and approve all significant statements of work, ensuring alignment with forecasts and strategic plans.


• Oversee the quarterly forecasting process with business partners, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.


• Complete SD/ long-range strategic planning, providing relevant Medical components to the TA controllers.


• Create and assist in the preparation of all management presentations, providing relevant Medical components.


• Provide cross-functional project management support, promoting process improvements and streamlining initiatives by leveraging AI and technology to enhance operational efficiencies.


• Support core business operations and new product launches.


• Undertake ad hoc activities, including support for internal and external audits, as well as responding to management requests and preparing presentations.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Business, Finance or Accounting


• MBA or CPA preferred


• Minimum 8 Years’ previous analysis experience in an international, multi-currency, biotechnology or pharmaceutical company


• Previous experience in Pharma with a focus in project management, Medical or R&D


• Proven track record in process improvement and establishing control frameworks


• Strong working experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Cognos, TM1, SAP

Location: Boston, MA, USA (Seaport); Hybrid 3x in office per week

Travel: <10%; International and Domestic

Pay range for this position: $119,100.00 - $178,700.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!