Director, Global FP&A — Respiratory Health

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Director of Global Respiratory to serve as the primary finance business partner to the SVP and lead the FP&A for Global Respiratory, including the US market.

The role involves analysis of performance, resource allocation decisions, and collaboration with manufacturing, supply finance, and operations to support short- and long-term needs. A strong leadership mindset and 10+ years in finance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Finance.
• Strong managerial/leadership skills (vertical and horizontal leadership).
• Strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
• Highly motivated with strong customer focus orientation.
• Flexibility to travel between NJ and PA sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance business partner for SVP Global Respiratory.
• Lead financial reporting, planning and analysis for Global Respiratory (budget, forecasts, 5-year plan) including the US market.
• Provide commentary and metrics on Global Franchise performance to Corporate Financial Services and Investor Relations.
• Support financial execution of brand strategies through launch to late lifecycle management.
• Ensure ongoing interactions with manufacturing/supply finance & operations colleagues to meet short-term and long-term supply needs.
• Recommend resource allocation of marketing and clinical investments, leveraging financial analytics and business acumen.
• Support business development opportunities and pipeline analyses, as needed.
• Identify and deploy mitigation plans for significant business risks & opportunities.
• Position will have one direct report.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Financial Modeling

Financial Forecasting

GAAP

Leadership

Decision Making

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Education

BS Accounting/Finance

MBA desirable

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Director of Global Respiratory to serve as the primary finance business partner to the SVP and lead the FP&A for Global Respiratory, including the US market.

The role involves analysis of performance, resource allocation decisions, and collaboration with manufacturing, supply finance, and operations to support short- and long-term needs. A strong leadership mindset and 10+ years in finance are required.