R&D Finance Consultant

Vaco by Highspring; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A clinical-stage biotech company is looking for an experienced R&D Finance Consultant to join their team in Newark, CA. The role requires strong experience in R&D finance, particularly in clinical trials. Responsibilities include tracking trial expenses, analyzing key performance indicators, and building financial models. Candidates should possess advanced Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. This position is onsite 4 days a week and offers potential for permanent conversion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in R&D finance within a public biotech or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial financial processes and CRO interactions.
• Experience building financial models and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D project management teams to track trial expenses.
• Review invoices from CROs against budgets and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze key performance indicators and develop methods to assess portfolio performance.
• Conduct reviews of clinical accruals and related data submissions.
• Build and maintain financial models to support decision-making.

Skills

R&D finance experience

Clinical trial financial processes

Advanced Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Experience with NetSuite

Communication

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

R&D Finance Consultant

Our client, a clinical‑stage biotech company, is seeking an experienced R&D Finance Consultant to join their team, who will work closely with project management and clinical operations teams to support financial oversight of clinical trials. This position is onsite, 4 days per week, at their offices in Newark, CA. The engagement is expected to have a duration of 3 months or more, with potential for a permanent conversion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D project management teams to track trial expenses and improve financial acumen across teams.
• Review invoices from CROs against budgets and resolve discrepancies directly with CRO finance teams.
• Analyze key performance indicators and develop new methods to assess portfolio performance and returns.
• Conduct detailed reviews of clinical accruals and related data submissions.
• Build and maintain financial models to support decision‑making.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in R&D finance within a public biotech or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial financial processes and CRO interactions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience building financial models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance