Manager, Disease Strategy Finance

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Manager, Disease Strategy Finance to lead financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and scenario-based valuations to inform Disease Strategy Teams. The role partners with DST Finance and the global CFO organization to drive collaboration financials and long-range planning.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, this position contributes to the annual budget, long-term plan, and internal/external partner reporting while enabling profitable growth and transformative

Qualifications

• Financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario-based valuations.
• Alliance/collaboration financials for co-development terms.
• Financial models for biopharmaceutical R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization.
• Budget, forecast, and long-range planning input for Disease Areas.
• P&L management for assigned Disease Areas with variance explanations.
• Preparation of presentations for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Process improvement across CFO organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analyses to inform DST investments.
• Lead alliance/collaboration financials per contract terms.
• Develop and maintain models across R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization.
• Contribute to Annual Budget, Forecasts, and Long-Range Plan.
• Manage DST P&Ls; explain variances and risks.
• Prepare presentations for senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate to identify and deliver process improvements.

Job description

Job Description

The Manager, Disease Strategy Finance is a key member of Vertex's Disease Strategy Finance Team, providing financial and strategic insights to inform Disease Strategy Teams ("DSTs") on key decisions. This role will work closely with Directors on the DST Finance team to conduct financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario-based valuations. The Manager, Disease Strategy Finance will also play a critical role in creation of the Annual Budget, Long-Term Plan (LRP), and other financial forecasts in collaboration with colleagues. The role will partner closely with members of the global COFO organization, including finance teams supporting R&D, Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing, Corporate, and Commercial. This role offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact by driving profitable growth while creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance - Disease Strategy Teams, the Manager is a key member of Vertex's Strategy Finance team and the global FP&A organization. This role will lead financial analysis required to inform Disease Strategy Teams ("DSTs") on key decisions. Financial analyses will include financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario-based valuations. The Manager FP&A, Strategy Finance will also play a critical role in creating the Annual Budget, Long-Term Plan (LRP), and other financial forecasts. The role will be primary lead for preparation of collaboration financials for both internal and external partner reporting. The role will partner closely with members of the global CFO organization, including finance teams supporting R&D, Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing, and Commercial. This role offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact by driving profitable growth while creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of financial analyses to inform DST decisions on investments.
• Lead preparation of alliance/collaboration financials for revenue/cost sharing in accordance with co-development/co-commercialization contract terms.
• Develop and maintain financial models covering all aspects of biopharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization.
• Provide Strategy Finance input into regular financial planning processes (Annual Budget, Forecasts, Long-Range Plan), for assigned Disease Areas.
• Manage Disease Area P&Ls for assigned DSTs, including ensuring consistent presentation of DST finances across Vertex, explanation of variances vs. forecasts, identification of risks/uncertainties, and opportunities for mitigation.
• Prepare a wide range of presentations for cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Collaborate throughout CFO organization to identify and deliver on process improvement opportunities.

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Pay Range

$116,000 - $174,000

Disclosure Statement

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]