Associate Director, Clinical Costing Systems & Tools

BeiGene, Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 142,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Job summary

BeOne Medicines Ltd. seeks an Associate Director of Clinical Costing Systems to lead cost estimation tools and enterprise resource planning for Phase I–III trials.

You will translate operational needs into scalable costing models and partner with IT, Finance, HR, and Clinical Operations to ensure accurate forecasting and pricing strategies. You will drive governance, SOPs, and training while delivering dashboards and scenario analyses to inform leadership decisions and support business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of CRO/biopharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Pricing Tools and Systems, clinical operations, project finance, business operations, or costing management.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial delivery across Phases I–III and associated cost drivers.
• Experience with pricing tools, operational costing, resource modelling, or financial planning systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical mindset to translate operational details into quantitative models.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and continuously improve the clinical trial costing tool(s).
• Develop costing models and algorithms for Phase I–III trials with global inputs.
• Ensure cost drivers, assumptions, effort models, and resource seniority are accurate and scalable.
• Lead cross-functional governance for cost assumptions, version control, approvals, and auditability.
• Create SOPs, guidance, and training; monitor compliance and address risks.
• Collaborate with Resource Management, Finance, HR, and IT to ensure integration and data flow.
• Analyze cost trends and dashboards to support internal decisions and external business development.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Financial modelling

Pricing tools and systems

Communication skills

Python programming

AI tooling awareness

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Business/Finance/CS/Data Science/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Pricing platforms

SAP

Workday

CTMS / EDC

BI dashboards

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

The Associate Director, Clinical Costing System and Tools will drive and support the development, maintenance, enhancement, modernization and governance of our enterprise R&D resource need estimation and external cost estimation tools for Phase I–III clinical trials within BeOne.

This role, acting as a product owner, will be responsible for transitioning legacy models and tools into a new unified algorithmic resource and costing engine. This role, sitting at the intersection of clinical trial operations and technical engineering, will be responsible for supporting the technical design of robust resourcing and costing methodologies, work with functional teams to develop and review costing algorithms, and ensure seamless integration of our tools with internal systems across clinical trial functions (CTMS, EDC etc.), Resource Management, Finance (SAP etc.), HR (Workday etc), and IT in support of accurate study level internal & external cost estimation as well as forecast of resource requirements.

The ideal candidate brings sound technical, engineering, operational and system development knowledge & experience within CRO or biopharmaceutical industry, ability to translate complex operational, resource estimation and pricing requirements into technical roadmaps, strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities, and exceptional cross-functional communication skills.

The ideal candidate brings experience of leading the enterprise level or functional initiatives. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing resourcing and costing accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial insight throughout our organization.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. 1. Costing Tool & Algorithm Development Support the design, development, and continuous improvement of the clinical trial costing tool(s). Support the development and refine costing models and algorithms for Phase I–III clinical trials, incorporating functional inputs across global clinical operations, start-up, regulatory, safety, medical & clinical sciences, data management, biostatistics, medical writing, and other units. Ensure cost drivers, assumptions, effort models, service levels, and resource seniority levels are accurate, scalable, and aligned with operational realities. Partner with functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to maintain up-to-date operational parameters and cost benchmarks.
2. 2. Governance & Process Management Support the leadership in implementing and overseeing the cross-functional system and tools governance frameworks, including cost assumptions, version control, approval flows, and auditability. Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, and training materials. Supporting monitoring compliance and escalating exceptions or identified risks. Provide training and support to internal stakeholders, Functional units, Global Strategic Sourcing, and Finance teams.
3. 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Resource Management to integrate capacity, utilization, and effort drivers into costing models. Collaborate with Finance on resource structure, budget methodologies and validation processes. Partner with HR to ensure alignment of job roles, labour categories, and seniority levels Coordinate with IT to support system integration, data flows, user access, and technical enhancements.
4. 4. Systems Integration & Technical Implementation Guide integration of the Costing tool with enterprise systems (e.g., budgeting, financial tracking, resource forecasting, HRIS platforms). Coordinate with IT on system specifications, testing (UAT), releases, and troubleshooting. Ensure data integrity, automation, and reporting capabilities meet business needs.
5. 5. Data Analytics & Insights Analyze cost trends, operational performance, and competitiveness to inform leadership decisions. Generate dashboards, scenario models, and pricing insights to support any external business development activities as well as charge back mechanism. Contribute to benchmarking, portfolio analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling tools, and pricing/costing platforms—including Excel-based, web-based, or integrated enterprise systems is required. Exposure to programming languages such as Python, as well as experience leveraging AI tools to develop agentic AI solutions, would be considered an added advantage.

Other Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in the CRO or biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in Pricing Tools and Systems, clinical operations, project finance, business operations, or proposal & Costing management. Strong understanding of clinical trial delivery across Phases I–III and associated cost drivers. Experience with pricing tools, operational costing, resource modelling, or financial planning systems. Proven track record working cross-functionally with operational, commercial, and technical teams. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational details into quantitative models. Familiarity with financial modelling, pricing governance, and change management. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment.

Travel:

Occasional BeOne Global Competencies

Salary Range:

Salary Range: $141,600.00 - $191,600.00 annually BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail].

BeOne is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 11,000 colleagues spans six continents. To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram. For more information, please visit the link to explore job opportunities in China Mainland. China Mainland Job Posting At BeOne, how we work is just as important as the work we do. Below are our Values that determine the decisions we make and how we do things. Patients First Driving Excellence Bold Ingenuity Collaborative Spirit

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.