R&D Portfolio Financial Manager

Galderma; España; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Barcelona is seeking an R&D Portfolio Financial Manager to optimize financial performance of R&D projects. Ideal candidates have over 8 years in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry and 5 years in R&D financial forecasting. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with financial tools are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a collaborative work environment.

Servicios

Competitive wage

Annual bonus opportunities

Career development and advancement

Formación

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• 5+ years in R&D financial forecasting and analysis.
• Solid understanding of drug development.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and optimize financial performance of R&D project portfolio.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide financial insights.
• Communicate financial insights to leadership and project teams.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Excel

Planisware or similar tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Galderma is establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy capabilities to support global commercial and functional teams. Located in the Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, the center offers opportunities for professional development through exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities.

Job Title

R&D Portfolio Financial Manager

Location: Barcelona, Hybrid

Why Join Us?

At Galderma, we’re shaping the future of dermatology through innovation and collaboration. You will join a passionate team where your portfolio management and financial planning expertise will help drive smarter investment decisions in cutting-edge R&D projects. We value diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and a supportive work environment.

What You’ll Do

As an R&D Portfolio Financial Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing and optimizing the financial performance of our R&D project portfolio. You’ll work closely with Finance, Project Managers, and Clinical Operations to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting of external project costs. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Forecast and track external R&D project costs to help manage the annual budget
• Analyze monthly financial forecasts and identify key variances
• Identify project investment priorities for strategic planning and future budget decisions
• Support cost accruals, reconciliations, and financial audits
• Prepare clear and insightful financial reports
• Business Partnership
• Collaborate with project teams to provide financial insights
• Support investment decisions and scenario planning
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Process Improvement
• Help improve portfolio management standards and processes
• Contribute to tool enhancements and simplification
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships across departments
• Communicate financial insights to leadership and project teams

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about making an impact. Ideally, you have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• 5+ years in R&D financial forecasting and analysis
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Planisware or similar tools
• Solid understanding of drug development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work independently

What We Offer

You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity and inclusion because it fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for our customers. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage, annual bonus opportunities, and career development and advancement. You will join a team with a high-performance culture where people can thrive and excel at what they do.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about using your portfolio management and financial planning expertise to support groundbreaking R&D projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Next Steps

1. If your application is successful and your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
2. The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.
3. The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and supportive ethos provide the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.