Senior Director, Financial Planning & R&D Finance - Rocket Pharmaceuticals
Cranbury, NJ
About the Job
Work at ROCKET PHARMA and help cure rare diseases!
Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, clinical-stage company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for multiple rare childhood diseases. Rocket places enormous value on people and considers team member progress and well-being to be as important as the progress of its pipeline. We are looking for hands-on team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues. We share a passion for seeking gene therapy cures for devastating diseases and making a difference for patients. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a small, highly productive team and to help grow an entrepreneurial, scientifically driven organization that is increasingly recognized as a leading biotechnology innovator. In addition to a competitive compensation package featuring a generous 401K match and stock options, the position includes excellent health benefits.
The Senior Director, Financial Planning & R&D Finance is responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic finance initiatives across the enterprise, with a primary focus on partnering with the R&D organization. Reporting directly to the VP of FP&A, this pivotal role plays a critical part in shaping and executing financial strategies that support and align with Rockets Financial goals.
As a key leader within the FP&A function, this role collaborates closely with senior leadership and functional heads within R&D. The Senior Director will serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to R&D leadership, leveraging financial insights to influence strategic decisions and drive operational excellence.
This individual is expected to lead enterprise-wide financial processes while championing financial discipline within the R&D function. They will work alongside cross-functional teams and matrix partners to identify, analyze, and recommend innovative processes and strategies that address complex business challenges and enhance financial performance.
The Senior Director, Financial Planning & R&D Finance will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and operational efficiency through robust financial management practices, fostering a culture of financial accountability, and ensuring alignment between organizational, financial, and R&D priorities.
Responsibilities:- Act as a trusted advisor to R&D senior leadership, providing strategic financial insights and guidance.
- Collaborate closely with R&D executives to understand their strategic priorities, operational challenges, and financial goals. Proactively identify opportunities to optimize resource allocation and mitigate financial risks
- Lead business cases, ROI, NPV &, pricing analysis of near- and long-term business plans to understand impacts to the organization
- Lead finance-related projects and initiatives including system implementations, and process improvements.
- Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial strategies. Collaborate cross functionally to drive standardization, consistency, and accuracy in budget submissions and reviews
- Continuously evaluate and enhance the financial planning process to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to understand business drivers and operational challenges. Provide financial insights and recommendations to drive business performance.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Interpret financial results and communicate key findings to stakeholders..
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams including commercial, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and accounting to ensure alignment.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 15 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis
- 5+ years leadership experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry Extensive knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and performance metrics
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Deep demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and business partnering
- Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through clear, data-driven analysis, and strong presentation
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively cross functionally with all levels of the organization
- Possesses judgment and ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Ability to manage through uncertainty
A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.
