Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$173k–$260k/yr
“We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers. We see individuals, not issues. We are inspired by passion, and compassion for the wellbeing of people. Our methods are b…
Skills: Financial analysis, Business case development, Budgeting, Forecasting, Long-range planning
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$215k/yr
“We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers. We see individuals, not issues. We are inspired by passion, and compassion for the wellbeing of people. Our methods are b…
Skills: Financial consolidation, Financial planning and analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Scenario modeling
Thousand Oaks, California, United States · On-site
$158k–$213k/yr
Career CategoryScientificJob DescriptionJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious …
Skills: Oligonucleotide process development, GMP manufacturing, Technology transfer, Process chemistry, Chemical engineering
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$260k/yr
Cullinan Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CGEM) is a clinical-stage biotech company developing potential first- or best-in-class, high-impact molecules in autoimmune diseases and cancer, where exceptional scientific expertise, stra…
Skills: CMC project management, Biologics, Process development, Manufacturing, Supply chain
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$248k–$358k/yr
Job Title: Head of Specialty Care Financial Planning Performance and Launch Excellence Location: Cambridge, MA About the job The Head of Specialty Care Financial Planning, Performance, and Launch Excellence is a senior f…
Skills: Financial planning, Financial analysis, P&L management, Strategic planning, Launch excellence
BiogenCambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$234k–$322k/yr
About This Role The Senior Director, External Growth & Innovation will drive commercial innovations that create value for our business, patient communities and customers. This key leader will conceptualize, develop, gain…
Skills: Commercial strategy, Innovation strategy, AI-enabled solutions, Process redesign, Cross-functional leadership
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$59k–$89k/yr
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description As part of the Thermo Fish…
Skills: Leadership, Supervision, Inventory management, Chemical handling, SAP
Cushman & WakefieldCambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$140k–$165k/yr
Job TitleCommercial Facility Manager Job Description SummaryThe Facility Manager will be responsible for the overall management, performance, and reliability of a 40,000-square-foot facility encompassing office space, la…
Skills: Facilities management, Building operations, Preventive maintenance, Vendor management, Budgeting
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$165k–$215k/yr
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Nurse Manager for Invasive Cardiology Services provides strategic, clinical, operational, and financial…
Skills: Invasive cardiology, Cardiac catheterization, Electrophysiology, Interventional radiology, Clinical leadership
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview As a Senior Program Director (SPD), you will oversee the clinical, financial, and administrative operations of specified programs designed for individuals with Brain Injuries or behavioral conditions. In your ro…
Skills: Operations management, Staff supervision, Clinical oversight, Financial management, Crisis intervention
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$95k–$245k/yr
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful a…
Skills: Program management, Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Plan, Integrated Master Schedule, Risk management
Denver, Colorado, United States · Remote OK
$113k–$189k/yr
Job title: Zone Development Manager – Hematology (West/Central) Location: Denver, CO About the Job: As Sanofi's Hematologic Oncology franchise continues to grow, we need exceptional talent who can operate at the intersec…
Skills: Hematology, Oncology, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Sales Operations
BiogenCambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$155k–$214k/yr
About This Role The US Lifecycle Management Lead is a senior individual contributor accountable for the end‑to‑end governance, readiness, and execution excellence of Biogen’s global product launches and major lifecycle e…
Skills: Supply chain management, Product launch strategy, Lifecycle management, Governance, Risk assessment
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$24/hr
Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're committed to always doing th…
Skills: Restaurant leadership, Team supervision, Food safety, Problem solving, Communication
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$179k–$258k/yr
Job title: Director, Respiratory Market Development, US HCP Engagement Location: Cambridge, MA About the Job We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune chall…
Skills: Market development, Strategic marketing, Brand management, Respiratory market, Key opinion leader development
BiogenCambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$235k–$340k/yr
About This Role: As the Head of Clinical Trial Start-Up, you will spearhead Biogen’s global study activation strategy, ensuring seamless execution across our clinical development portfolio. Leading multidisciplinary team…
Skills: Clinical trial start-up, Strategic leadership, Project management, Clinical operations, Regulatory compliance
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$191k–$270k/yr
Title: Global V&A Director, Neuroscience Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. About Ipsen: Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Onco…
Skills: Market access, Pricing strategy, HTA submissions, Neuroscience, Health economics
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$60k–$65k/yr
Description Job Title: Head Coach Location: Fitness Studio/ Varies Job Type: Full Time Exempt Department: Fitness Salary Range: Based on Location Head Coach: As an Orangetheory Fitness Head Coach, you are not only respon…
Skills: Leadership, Staff development, Fitness coaching, Performance management, Member engagement
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$145k–$196k/yr
Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management The Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management will lead and contribute to data management activities in support of Alnylam studies across all stages of clinical drug development. S…
Skills: Clinical data management, Database lock, eCRF, Medidata Rave, CDISC-SDTM
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$215k–$335k/yr
About Pioneering Medicines: Pioneering Medicines, Flagship Pioneering’s in-house drug development unit, is dedicated to conceiving and developing a broad portfolio of life-changing treatments for patients built from Flag…
Skills: Clinical development, Translational medicine, Drug development, Strategic planning, Cross-functional leadership
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States • Hybrid
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The Financial Business Partner Lead will act as a key liaison between Finance and operational teams to drive strategic decision-making and performance improvement. Responsibilities include providing financial leadership to Global Product Teams and R&D functions, managing long-range planning, and developing financial models for new initiatives.
Candidates must have 10-15+ years of experience in progressive finance roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting is required, with an MBA or biological sciences degree preferred.
“We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers. We see individuals, not issues. We are inspired by passion, and compassion for the wellbeing of people. Our methods are based on logic, driven by rigor, results, issues, and outcomes. Our innovation means trying new things, learning from our mistakes, and consistently refining our approach. Our strategies help us define our path to success, but our effectiveness is based in the aggregate power of our initiatives to impact holistic change.”
-Bill Gates
The Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) is a non-profit biopharmaceutical development organization primarily dedicated to the development of impactful biopharmaceutical interventions for diseases that disproportionately affect the world’s poorest populations, diseases that combined cause five deaths every minute. Headquartered in Cambridge MA, the Institute is designed to advance novel drug, biologics, and vaccine candidates through late-stage development and registration. The Institute encompasses experienced biopharmaceutical development professionals across regulatory, CMC, and clinical functions as well as comprehensive operational support functions. The Institute’s programs are managed by its internal teams and functional areas in collaboration, working with partners across the global health ecosystem.
The Institute is based on five core “mantras” that are embedded within the organization and its people:
Urgency: Execute with excellence to maximize impact.
Collaboration: Establish empowered teams to drive our bottom line: lives saved.
Innovation: Build on the known, uncover the new, achieve the unprecedented.
Rigor: Drive the science, focus on the details, and execute with the highest quality.
Courage: Dare to confront the world’s most significant global health challenges.
Though the Institute is a diverse group of passionate change-makers, creative fixers, and relentless advocates, these five core values are universally adopted by all who join it with the personal goal of improving the health and wellness of the world’s most vulnerable populations.
As a wholly owned subsidiary and separate legal entity of the Gates Foundation, the Institute partners scientifically, operationally, and financially with the foundation to leverage the foundation’s ongoing support and contributions toward the achievement of global health equity.
The Institute MRI offers flexible work arrangements for local candidates (50% on site) and a competitive relocation package for those looking to move to the Cambridge, MA area for this on-site role. Remote arrangements are not available at this time for this role.
THE POSITION
We are seeking a Financial Business Partner Lead to support strategic decision-making across the business. This role will act as a key liaison between Finance and operational teams, providing financial insight, challenging assumptions, and driving performance improvement from a financial lens. Reporting to the Head of Business Planning & Analysis, the role will assume financial leadership of several programs, in addition to serving as the finance business partner to our research & development (R&D) functions at Gates Medical Research Institute. Core responsibilities will include:
Finance business partner and thought leader to Global Product Teams (GPTs), translating development strategy and timelines into financial plans and contributing to our portfolio and organizational strategy.
Finance business partner to the R&D functions, providing strong financial leadership and ensuring alignment between the functions and program strategy
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. Ensure the information readily connects operational performance to financials and can be used to support better strategic decision-making at the program and functional level.
Drive financial accountability across GPTs and functions through reporting, analytics and other educational initiatives.
Strategic partner to the Head of Business Planning & Analysis; developing and/or enhancing meaningful financial analytics for programs and functions.
Partner with the Program Teams and Functions to plan and manage the financial aspects of the long-range planning process.
Prepare clinical trial cost estimates and timelines in collaboration with the Head of Business Planning & Analysis and Global Health Strategy Finance Teams.
Provide financial evaluation of new initiatives, investments, and business cases
Work with the Head of Business Planning & Analysis and CFO on financial models and potential partnership and collaboration deals with external third parties.
Join a close knit, collaborative, finance, and accounting team. Contribute to process development and continuous improvement as we shape our group to better serve our organizational needs.
10-15+ years of experience in progressive finance roles in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Global Health experience is a plus.
A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field required. An additional degree in the biological sciences or MBA is a preferred.
Strong financial acumen and experience in financial analysis, business case development, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
Deep understanding of drug development; from preclinical through commercialization.
Team-first mentality with strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
Ability to translate financial concepts to employees at all levels and across all functions. Comfortable communicating with senior management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to set priorities and meet stated deadlines.
The highest level of integrity and understanding risk and reputational issues impacting an enterprise.
Self-starter and results-oriented individual who is comfortable with the ambiguity related to working in a fast-paced, development-stage biotech environment.
Strong Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills. Experience with Adaptive Insights & ClearTrial experience a plus.
In recognition of high-wage market differences such as the Cambridge, MA area where this position is located, the salary range for this role is $173,100 to $259,700. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.
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As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you have a disability or medical condition and need an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process—such as an ASL interpreter, alternative interview format, or physical accessibility support—we’re happy to help. Please contact HR@gatesmri.org with the position number and a brief description of your accommodation needs. Requests will be handled confidentially.
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve—in race, gender, age, cultures and beliefs—and we support this diversity through all of our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
Our bottom line: lives saved.
The Gates Medical Research Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and effective use of novel biomedical interventions addressing substantial global health concerns, for which investment incentives are limited. The institute works through collaborating partners and organizations, coordinating and driving the full spectrum of biopharmaceutical development activities, including pre-clinical development, full clinical development (from phase 1 through to and including phase 3), and global regulatory interactions. The institute focuses on programs aimed at reducing the burden of TB, malaria, diarrheal diseases, and maternal, newborn, and child illnesses worldwide. As an affiliate of the Gates Foundation, the institute’s programs are focused on disease and health areas of primary focus at the foundation. The interventions under study and development are derived from sources both within and external to the foundation.
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