Strategic Finance Partner, Drug Design & Development

Isomorphic Labs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Isomorphic Labs in London is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner (Drug Design and Development) to act as the strategic finance partner for the drug discovery organization, guiding budgeting, forecasting, and program economics from discovery through preclinical stages.

You will lead end-to-end financial planning, model portfolio economics, and provide decision support to the Portfolio Steering Team, while partnering with external research, procurement, and BD.

Qualifications

• Direct experience managing R&D / drug development finance and FP&A/partnering within biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Finance modeling for portfolio prioritisation and project NPV.
• Education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other quantitative field.
• Clear executive-level communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using AI to drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner for the Drug Design and Development team. Provide strategic thought partnership to support delivery of portfolio objectives.
• Lead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Provide financial decision support for the Portfolio Steering Team. Build project-level NPV and risk-adjusted valuation models for pipeline assets to support portfolio prioritization.
• Partner with Business Development to model economics for biopharma partnerships and licensing deals, research collaborations and milestones.
• Partner with our External Research team and Procurement during RFP processes to evaluate, benchmark, and negotiate budgets with vendors.
• Deliver regular variance analysis and continuously enhance financial reporting and workflows to support portfolio growth. Oversee robust and efficient accruals processes.

Skills

Drug Development Finance Expertise

Finance modeling

Education & Analytical Skills

Communication & Rigor

Teamwork and collaboration

AI to drive efficiency

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or quantitative field

Job description

Isomorphic Labs in London is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner (Drug Design and Development) to act as the strategic finance partner for the drug discovery organization, guiding budgeting, forecasting, and program economics from discovery through preclinical stages.

You will lead end-to-end financial planning, model portfolio economics, and provide decision support to the Portfolio Steering Team, while partnering with external research, procurement, and BD.