Menarini Stemline
Senior Director, R&D Controller (FP&A)
Menarini Stemline
– Join our Corporate Finance Team in leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for the Global R&D organization.
Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and experienced Group R&D Controller (FP&A) to provide senior financial leadership for our complete R&D portfolio, spanning both high‑growth Oncology pipeline and diverse non‑oncology therapeutic areas. You will translate R&D’s scientific and clinical strategy into a robust long‑range financial plan, ensuring optimal resource allocation and sound investment decisions across the portfolio.
You will act as the primary financial co‑pilot to the Chief Medical Officer and other senior R&D leaders, and partner with Finance, Procurement and other cross‑functional teams to deliver in‑depth monthly close analytics, coordinate the full budget and forecast cycles, and refine stakeholder engagement, including monthly business reviews and presentations to Menarini Corporate.
This is a leadership role with a global controlling team, including 2 direct reports and other Local Controllers. You will balance strategic‑level thinking with day‑to‑day execution, designing the global framework and driving high‑impact analysis to the executive leadership team.
Responsibilities
Develop and own the global R&D financial strategy, aligning with corporate finance objectives and scientific R&D goals.
Lead, mentor and develop the global R&D controlling team, fostering a culture of high performance and strong business partnership.
Act as the primary financial partner to the Chief Medical Officer and R&D leadership, providing strategic counsel on all financial matters.
Design, own and orchestrate the global R&D budgeting, forecasting and 5‑year planning processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Provide comprehensive financial oversight and strategic analysis for the entire R&D portfolio, including Oncology and Non‑Oncology programs.
Lead the financial evaluation of new R&D projects, including portfolio prioritization, resource allocation modeling and feasibility studies.
Develop and implement standardized methodologies for tracking and reporting on R&D project costs and investment returns across all stages of development.
Partner with R&D leaders to analyze and challenge portfolio assumptions, milestone timing and financial risk.
Oversee the consolidation of all global R&D financials, ensuring qualified and timely monthly reporting and analysis for Head Office.
Present global R&D financial performance, forecasts and strategic insights to the executive leadership team.
Design and implement harmonized controlling processes, methodologies and financial systems across all global R&D sites to drive efficiency and comparability.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the global R&D organization.
Maintain ultimate oversight for global R&D cost management, budget control and headcount control.
Lead the accurate and timely preparation of the global R&D budget, forecasts and 5‑year strategic plan.
Maintain responsibility for the R&D project cost and investment budget, including detailed forecasting and tracking.
Conduct financial analysis of feasibility studies for new R&D projects to support strategic decision‑making.
Ensure qualified and timely monthly reporting and analysis of the business for both Head Office and local management.
Act as a primary financial partner to R&D, ensuring strong local business linkage and close, day‑to‑day cooperation with HQ Business Controlling.
Analyze the business situation and market developments, providing insights and recommendations.
Provide ad‑hoc analysis as requested by local management or Head Office functions.
Oversee and manage local cost management and budget control for all R&D functions.
Manage headcount control versus budget, working in close cooperation with HR Controlling.
Take responsibility for controlling financial processes, identifying and implementing improvements.
Lead the local implementation of new controlling processes and methodologies.
Train and support local staff in all Controlling‑related matters.
Lead and/or participate in special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
10‑15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a significant portion in a leadership role.
Deep experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector is required, with specific expertise in R&D and clinical trial finance.
Proven experience managing and developing a team; experience managing global or remote teams is highly preferred.
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategy and to communicate complex financial data clearly (both verbal and written).
Executive‑level communication and presentation skills; proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders (e.g., C‑suite, R&D Heads).
Demonstrated experience with management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
Strong understanding of financial systems and the design of global financial processes.
Mastery of Excel.
Excellent interpersonal skills; must act with integrity and professionalism.
Ability to work well independently and without close supervision, keeping focused on objectives.
Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
Composure, positivity, flexibility and strong time management skills necessary to succeed in a performance‑driven environment under tight timelines.
Ability to distill a reasonable solution with limited information or unclear guidance.
Highly collaborative with the ability to navigate complexities amongst global finance and cross‑functional peers.
Hands‑on leader, capable of leading by example, with proven ability to build, develop and coach.
Strong work ethic to ensure financial and HR compliance.
Preferred
Master’s degree or CPA.
Experience managing financials for both oncology and non‑oncology portfolios.
Experience implementing financial systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Adaptive).
Other Requirements
25% travel requirement.
During first 3‑6 months, travel may be as high as 50% (domestic/international).
Salary Base Salary Range: $220,000 – $270,000.
Benefits Menarini Stemline offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including short‑ and long‑term incentive programs, Fidelity 401(k) (with company match), Anthem Premier PPO and HDHP insurance plans, company‑paid basic life & AD&D insurance, and pre‑tax FSA/HSA programs.
Company Founded in 1886, Menarini is an Italian pharmaceutical company with a rich heritage and a strong commitment to oncology.
Menarini has made a significant investment in the oncology pipeline and, through the acquisition of Stemline Therapeutics in 2020, has expanded its presence in the U.S. market with a portfolio of investigational compounds and established commercial assets such as Tagraxofusp and Selinexor.
Menarini remains dedicated to innovation, patient access and sustainable growth.
EEO Statement Menarini Stemline is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Biotechnology
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– Join our Corporate Finance Team in leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for the Global R&D organization.
Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and experienced Group R&D Controller (FP&A) to provide senior financial leadership for our complete R&D portfolio, spanning both high‑growth Oncology pipeline and diverse non‑oncology therapeutic areas. You will translate R&D’s scientific and clinical strategy into a robust long‑range financial plan, ensuring optimal resource allocation and sound investment decisions across the portfolio.
You will act as the primary financial co‑pilot to the Chief Medical Officer and other senior R&D leaders, and partner with Finance, Procurement and other cross‑functional teams to deliver in‑depth monthly close analytics, coordinate the full budget and forecast cycles, and refine stakeholder engagement, including monthly business reviews and presentations to Menarini Corporate.
This is a leadership role with a global controlling team, including 2 direct reports and other Local Controllers. You will balance strategic‑level thinking with day‑to‑day execution, designing the global framework and driving high‑impact analysis to the executive leadership team.
Responsibilities
Develop and own the global R&D financial strategy, aligning with corporate finance objectives and scientific R&D goals.
Lead, mentor and develop the global R&D controlling team, fostering a culture of high performance and strong business partnership.
Act as the primary financial partner to the Chief Medical Officer and R&D leadership, providing strategic counsel on all financial matters.
Design, own and orchestrate the global R&D budgeting, forecasting and 5‑year planning processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Provide comprehensive financial oversight and strategic analysis for the entire R&D portfolio, including Oncology and Non‑Oncology programs.
Lead the financial evaluation of new R&D projects, including portfolio prioritization, resource allocation modeling and feasibility studies.
Develop and implement standardized methodologies for tracking and reporting on R&D project costs and investment returns across all stages of development.
Partner with R&D leaders to analyze and challenge portfolio assumptions, milestone timing and financial risk.
Oversee the consolidation of all global R&D financials, ensuring qualified and timely monthly reporting and analysis for Head Office.
Present global R&D financial performance, forecasts and strategic insights to the executive leadership team.
Design and implement harmonized controlling processes, methodologies and financial systems across all global R&D sites to drive efficiency and comparability.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the global R&D organization.
Maintain ultimate oversight for global R&D cost management, budget control and headcount control.
Lead the accurate and timely preparation of the global R&D budget, forecasts and 5‑year strategic plan.
Maintain responsibility for the R&D project cost and investment budget, including detailed forecasting and tracking.
Conduct financial analysis of feasibility studies for new R&D projects to support strategic decision‑making.
Ensure qualified and timely monthly reporting and analysis of the business for both Head Office and local management.
Act as a primary financial partner to R&D, ensuring strong local business linkage and close, day‑to‑day cooperation with HQ Business Controlling.
Analyze the business situation and market developments, providing insights and recommendations.
Provide ad‑hoc analysis as requested by local management or Head Office functions.
Oversee and manage local cost management and budget control for all R&D functions.
Manage headcount control versus budget, working in close cooperation with HR Controlling.
Take responsibility for controlling financial processes, identifying and implementing improvements.
Lead the local implementation of new controlling processes and methodologies.
Train and support local staff in all Controlling‑related matters.
Lead and/or participate in special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
10‑15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a significant portion in a leadership role.
Deep experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector is required, with specific expertise in R&D and clinical trial finance.
Proven experience managing and developing a team; experience managing global or remote teams is highly preferred.
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategy and to communicate complex financial data clearly (both verbal and written).
Executive‑level communication and presentation skills; proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders (e.g., C‑suite, R&D Heads).
Demonstrated experience with management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
Strong understanding of financial systems and the design of global financial processes.
Mastery of Excel.
Excellent interpersonal skills; must act with integrity and professionalism.
Ability to work well independently and without close supervision, keeping focused on objectives.
Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
Composure, positivity, flexibility and strong time management skills necessary to succeed in a performance‑driven environment under tight timelines.
Ability to distill a reasonable solution with limited information or unclear guidance.
Highly collaborative with the ability to navigate complexities amongst global finance and cross‑functional peers.
Hands‑on leader, capable of leading by example, with proven ability to build, develop and coach.
Strong work ethic to ensure financial and HR compliance.
Preferred
Master’s degree or CPA.
Experience managing financials for both oncology and non‑oncology portfolios.
Experience implementing financial systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Adaptive).
Other Requirements
25% travel requirement.
During first 3‑6 months, travel may be as high as 50% (domestic/international).
Salary Base Salary Range: $220,000 – $270,000.
Benefits Menarini Stemline offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including short‑ and long‑term incentive programs, Fidelity 401(k) (with company match), Anthem Premier PPO and HDHP insurance plans, company‑paid basic life & AD&D insurance, and pre‑tax FSA/HSA programs.
Company Founded in 1886, Menarini is an Italian pharmaceutical company with a rich heritage and a strong commitment to oncology.
Menarini has made a significant investment in the oncology pipeline and, through the acquisition of Stemline Therapeutics in 2020, has expanded its presence in the U.S. market with a portfolio of investigational compounds and established commercial assets such as Tagraxofusp and Selinexor.
Menarini remains dedicated to innovation, patient access and sustainable growth.
EEO Statement Menarini Stemline is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Biotechnology
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