Manager Finance, R&D Oncology

Posted:
9/9/2024, 6:29:20 AM

Location(s):
San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ New York, United States ⋅ Tampa, Florida, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States ⋅ Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Seattle, Washington, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Remote

Why Patients Need You 

Your in-depth knowledge and financial skills will keep our products in production and our innovators innovating. Whether you are part of establishing, coordinating, researching, or administering financial operations, your role is critical to getting our medicines in the hands of the people who need them most, faster and more efficiently than ever before. 

What You Will Achieve 

This role, Manager Finance - Pfizer Oncology Division (POD), provides a unique opportunity to serve as a strategic financial partner to certain Partner Line leads in the Pfizer Oncology Division (POD), which reports into Chris Boshoff and leads support efforts from discovery to early and late‑phase clinical development.  This position will provide financial, operational and strategic leadership support to the role’s leadership teams in a complex and very dynamic environment to optimize budget allocation and maximize the value of the portfolio.  He / She operates in a very matrix environment with multiple stakeholders across different finance and R&D groups.  Through insightful understanding of the pharma business, rigorous review and partnership with Partner Line Leaders, the Manager Finance is responsible for providing financial advice and guidance on key business decisions, delivery of financial commitments and ensuring optimal deployment of capital.  

How You Will Achieve It 

Provides financial support for a number of R&D Partner Line leads in the Pfizer Oncology Division (POD).  Responsibilities include:

  • Advise team and actively engage in investment decisions through understanding of the research and development strategies and cost drivers
  • Develop accurate and timely financial forecasts, provide detailed analysis, and proactively identify and communicate issues
  • Work closely with the partner line teams to provide business counsel and financial leadership on cost optimization initiatives as we seek to strike a balanced focus on strategic investments and cost efficiencies
  • Ensure integrity and accuracy of the financial statements and compliance with Pfizer policies and procedures, maintain strong internal control environment
  • Develop / maintain a strong partnership with the other R&D and BI Finance colleagues to develop and share best practices
  • Basic understanding of Oncology Portfolio to support successful Partner Line investments and activities

Required Basic Qualifications  

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
  • 5 years’ experience (3 with MBA) in finance roles with successful experience as finance business partner
  • Knowledge of SAP and fluency in Microsoft Office tools
  • Experience should include budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis for a global organization
  • Knowledge of accounting and prior experience in monthly financial close activities
  • Ability to communicate financial concepts to business leaders and successful experience operating in highly matrixed organizations

 Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree; MBA or CPA
  • Pharmaceutical finance experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguity and a dynamic fast paced environment and adapt accordingly

Other Job Details

  • Last day to apply: September 20, 2024
  • Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
  • This is not a remote role


The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

* The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $84,200.00 to $140,400.00.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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