Manager, Clinical Portfolio Services, Business Operations

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Manager for Clinical Portfolio Services to enhance financial and resource management in Clinical Operations. This role requires collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure precise financial analyses, effective budget management, and continuous improvement in resource planning. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to motivate teams within a matrix organization. Join a company recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the biopharma industry, where your contributions will drive impactful change in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Pharma/CRO/Biotech with pricing models and supplier contracts.
• 5+ years in analytical and partnering roles within R&D Business Operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial analyses to support Clinical Operations accruals.
• Manage Purchase Orders and Change Orders for Clinical Trials.
• Develop training for effective financial management processes.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical operations process

Ability to manage and motivate colleagues

Strong business acumen

Problem solving and analytical skills

Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to present effectively

Ability to work in a virtual team environment

Proactive issue identification

Ability to work independently

Comfort around senior management

Education

BA/BS in Operations, Science, Finance or Data Science

5 years of progressive R&D Business Operations experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Ariba

SAP

Job description

This role is considered Hybrid.

Overview

The Manager, Clinical Portfolio Services, Business Operations serves as a strong cross-functional partner for financial and resourcing planning needs for Clinical Operations, as well as direct support for Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) work order and contract modification processes. This role works closely with the Director, Clinical Portfolio Services, Business Operations and key stakeholders to follow tight financial controls and is responsible for reporting, analytics, project management, and coordination required to drive the business to efficient and effective financial and resource management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with FP&A and Suppliers and Study Management, ensure accurate, transparent, and timely financial analyses to support Clinical Operations accruals; clearly articulate financial implications from variances between forecast and actuals and provide retrospective analysis as well as drive forward actions for key business stakeholders. Supports Clinical Development Expertise Areas as needed.
• Support Clinical Operations budget, forecast and long-term planning.
• Complete all required variance analyses for projects. Identify risks in the project forecast and opportunities to improve revenue outlook. Communicate, document and manage these on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for review of transparency reporting provided by CRO to ensure alignment with operation plan for study.
• Develop and deliver training to support effective financial management processes throughout the Clinical Operations organization. Supports Clinical Development Expertise Areas as needed.
• Manage Purchase Orders (including entry and approval routing) and Change Orders for Clinical Trials
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain a focus on value-add services relating to resource planning and financial planning.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations process, understand concept of clinical trials Phase I-III
• Strong ability to manage and motivate colleagues in a matrix organization
• Strong business acumen
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Sound interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to and performs consistently high quality work
• Ability to present effectively in a variety of settings
• Ability to successfully work in a ('virtual`) team environment
• Ability to identify and address issues proactively in a timely manner
• Ability to take work independently
• Comfort around senior management; effectively represents capabilities of team

Qualifications

• BA/ BS in Operations, Science, Finance or Data Science required.
• 5 years of progressive R&D Business Operations, Sourcing, or Finance/Resourcing roles, with strong analytical and partnering track record.

• Strong experience in Pharma/CRO/Biotech, specifically with pricing models, supplier contracts and internal budget planning
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation) and PowerPoint (leadership presentations)
• Demonstratedexperience with Ariba, SAP, or other financial software is not required, but preferred

About Alnylam:Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.

Our culture:Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK - among others.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.

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