Finance Director, CDMO Operations

Pharmaron; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

HSA contributions

Job summary

Pharmaron seeks a Finance Director to lead the Coventry, RI site finance function, overseeing FP&A, cost accounting, reporting, compliance, payroll controls, and capital planning. This executive partners with operations, commercial teams, and executive leadership to drive performance, optimize working capital, and shape long-term growth in a fast-paced CDMO manufacturing environment.

CPA required with ~15+ years of progressive finance leadership; manufacturing/pharma/CDMO experience and

Qualifications

• CPA required with ~15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO operations highly desirable.
• Strong background in financial planning, operational finance, cost accounting, and business partnering.
• Experience operating within multinational or matrixed organizations.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting requirements, and operational finance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making across operational and executive leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling for the Coventry site.
• Partner with site leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and profitability initiatives.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support capital investment planning, capital expenditure tracking, and financial evaluation of projects.
• Partner with operations, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial teams to support site performance.
• Drive inventory valuation, standard costing, and working capital optimization initiatives.
• Develop and improve costing models and operational financial processes to support scalable growth.
• Support revenue recognition activities and ensure alignment with company policies.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Financial planning

Excel

Communication

ERP systems

Mandarin (optional)

Multinational experience

Cost accounting

Financial controls

Education

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Position: Finance Director, CDMO Operations

Salary Range: $180K - $240K (DOE)

Location: Coventry, RI (On-site)

About Pharmaron:

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

Drive Financial Strategy. Influence Growth.

Pharmaron is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Finance Director to serve as the senior finance leader for our Coventry, Rhode Island manufacturing site.

This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys partnering closely with operational, commercial, and executive leadership teams. The role offers the opportunity to drive financial performance, support business growth, and help shape the future of a growing global organization.

Job Overview

The Finance Director will lead the finance function for Pharmaron's Coventry site, overseeing financial planning, operational finance, cost accounting, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial support.

This role combines financial leadership, operational partnership, and commercial support within a complex pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site operations, improving financial processes, driving operational efficiencies, and supporting long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling for the Coventry site
• Partner with site leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and profitability initiatives
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support capital investment planning, capital expenditure tracking, and financial evaluation of projects

Operational & Commercial Partnership

• Partner closely with operations, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial teams to support site performance
• Support pricing analysis, customer profitability assessments, and commercial decision-making
• Drive inventory valuation, standard costing, and working capital optimization initiatives
• Develop and improve costing models and operational financial processes to support scalable growth
• Support revenue recognition activities and ensure alignment with company policies

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and corporate reporting requirements
• Oversee payroll reviews, reconciliations, and payroll-related financial controls
• Support external audits, internal control reviews, tax reporting, and other compliance initiatives
• Manage vendor setup and change processes ensuring adherence to company controls and procedures
• Partner with corporate teams to enhance financial systems and reporting capabilities
• Implement and maintain inventory control processes to ensure accurate balance sheet reporting

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Coventry finance team
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-focused culture
• Support employee development through coaching, performance management, and succession planning

What We’re Looking For:

• CPA required with approximately 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO operations highly desirable
• Strong background in financial planning, operational finance, cost accounting, and business partnering
• Experience operating within multinational or matrixed organizations
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting requirements, and operational finance processes
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making across operational and executive leadership teams
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• SAP or Oracle ERP experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Mandarin language skills are a plus

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmion action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmion action employer.