Scholar Rock
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, R&D
Scholar Rock, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Overview
Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. The company focuses on the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and has a pipeline aimed at neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted drugs can be transformational. Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The company uses a proprietary platform to develop monoclonal antibodies that modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Learn more about the company’s approach at Scholar Rock and follow Scholar Rock on LinkedIn. Summary of Position: Reporting to the Sr. Director, FP&A, the Director of FP&A R&D will have responsibility for supporting R&D and pipeline programs at Scholar Rock. The successful candidate will have a proven track record with planning and executing against financial objectives in collaboration with internal functional stakeholders. They will also be a strategic partner in framing, evaluating, and driving decision making to maximize value creation. It will involve clear communication, organization and a great sense of teamwork. This position represents a great opportunity to help build a critical cross-functional capability at a growing and evolving, multi-product candidate biotechnology company. Responsibilities
Serve as the primary finance partner for R&D leadership, Program Management, Clinical Development, Research and Regulatory Support for all FP&A activities including budgeting/forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modeling and financial analysis for strategic initiatives Coordinate with accounting on month-end and quarterly close tasks, procure-to-pay processes, preparation of quarterly schedules, and support of external reporting and related audit inquiries Develop timely analysis of monthly budget-to-actuals including variance analyses, generation and reporting of results Strive for continuous improvement of FP&A processes, with the goal of improving efficiency while maintaining flexibility to adapt to future business needs Develop and deliver training initiatives and provide support for change management activities to ensure adoption of new FP&A tools, systems and mindsets across the organization Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives as capabilities are demonstrated and opportunities arise; potential initiatives include but are not limited to: business development analyses, partner support, portfolio prioritization, and financing strategies Candidate Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of progressive finance experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment Advanced degree in science and/or business preferred Prior experience supporting R&D functions and/or programs in a cross-functional environment Excellent presentation skills to deliver information effectively across all levels of the organization Strong partnering and communication skills with the ability to distill financial information into a concise and actionable message Proficiency with Excel in order to conduct complex analysis that will support key decisions Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles Understanding of the drug development process, from early research through product launch Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time Experience with Adaptive Insights and/or SAP considered an asset Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. The company focuses on the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and has a pipeline aimed at neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted drugs can be transformational. Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The company uses a proprietary platform to develop monoclonal antibodies that modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Learn more about the company’s approach at Scholar Rock and follow Scholar Rock on LinkedIn. Summary of Position: Reporting to the Sr. Director, FP&A, the Director of FP&A R&D will have responsibility for supporting R&D and pipeline programs at Scholar Rock. The successful candidate will have a proven track record with planning and executing against financial objectives in collaboration with internal functional stakeholders. They will also be a strategic partner in framing, evaluating, and driving decision making to maximize value creation. It will involve clear communication, organization and a great sense of teamwork. This position represents a great opportunity to help build a critical cross-functional capability at a growing and evolving, multi-product candidate biotechnology company. Responsibilities
Serve as the primary finance partner for R&D leadership, Program Management, Clinical Development, Research and Regulatory Support for all FP&A activities including budgeting/forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modeling and financial analysis for strategic initiatives Coordinate with accounting on month-end and quarterly close tasks, procure-to-pay processes, preparation of quarterly schedules, and support of external reporting and related audit inquiries Develop timely analysis of monthly budget-to-actuals including variance analyses, generation and reporting of results Strive for continuous improvement of FP&A processes, with the goal of improving efficiency while maintaining flexibility to adapt to future business needs Develop and deliver training initiatives and provide support for change management activities to ensure adoption of new FP&A tools, systems and mindsets across the organization Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives as capabilities are demonstrated and opportunities arise; potential initiatives include but are not limited to: business development analyses, partner support, portfolio prioritization, and financing strategies Candidate Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of progressive finance experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment Advanced degree in science and/or business preferred Prior experience supporting R&D functions and/or programs in a cross-functional environment Excellent presentation skills to deliver information effectively across all levels of the organization Strong partnering and communication skills with the ability to distill financial information into a concise and actionable message Proficiency with Excel in order to conduct complex analysis that will support key decisions Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles Understanding of the drug development process, from early research through product launch Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time Experience with Adaptive Insights and/or SAP considered an asset Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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