Senior Manager, Business Development Finance

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development Finance to support economic assessments of in-licensing, collaboration, and M&A opportunities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating analytical excellence and strong quantitative skills. This role involves developing financial models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and preparing presentations for senior leadership. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact transformative business initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances

Fitness & Wellness programs

Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or Pharm/Biotech.
• Strong quantitative and modeling skills with practical financial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to evaluate business opportunities.
• Assist with due diligence activities for business development.

Skills

Analytical Excellence

Quantitative Skills

Financial Theory Knowledge

Modeling Skills

Attention to Detail

Learning Agility

Comfort with Ambiguity

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

MBA

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

Job Description

About This Role

The Senior Manager of Business Development Finance will report to the Director of Business Development Finance and serve as a key support role in the economic and structural assessments of in-licensing, collaboration, and M&A opportunities.

Candidates must have a proven background of analytical excellence, a strong work ethic, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and within a cross-functional team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop comprehensive financial models and analyses to evaluate business opportunities, including building new models from scratch.
• Collect and analyze inputs from Corporate Strategy, R&D, PO&T (Manufacturing), Accounting, and other functions.
• Foster an environment of high collaboration with business constituents.
• Assist with due diligence activities in support of various business development initiatives.
• Identify and analyze risks and opportunities, considering their potential impact on valuation and returns.
• Perform frequent and complex ad hoc analytical assignments.
• Assist in preparing memos and presentations for senior leadership review.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented professional who excels at balancing precision with the bigger picture. You thrive in high-pressure environments and embrace ambiguity as an opportunity to innovate. Your ability to analyze complex data, communicate insights effectively, and navigate matrixed organizational structures makes you a valuable collaborator and decision-maker. You’re driven by curiosity, committed to excellence, and ready to contribute to transformative business initiatives.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience, ideally in investment banking, management consulting, or another Pharm/Biotech company.
• Strong quantitative and modeling skills.
• Practical knowledge of financial theory and valuation methodologies.
• Ability to navigate and influence in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Attention to detail, with an ability to maintain an “80/20” mindset.
• Excellent learning agility.
• Comfort with ambiguity.
• Ability to work under pressure and within short time constraints.
• High sense of urgency with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• MBA strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of drug development and life sciences is preferred.
• Experience with Hyperion.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this position is $126,000 - $169,000. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonuses and equity incentives, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize future potential based on individual, business unit, and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a comprehensive range of benefits supporting employees and their families’ physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation plus an end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company-paid holidays + 3 days for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team committed to excellence and innovation. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we offer stability and resources of a well-established business, fostering an environment where individual contributions have a significant impact. Our talented team works together to deliver life-changing medicines, with each role vital to our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we prioritize inclusion and belonging, reflecting the communities we serve and the patients we help. We believe diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives strengthen us and drive innovation. We are dedicated to building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected basis by law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.