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Position: VP, US Commercial Finance
Location : Princeton Pike, NJ
Position Summary
The role of the VP Commercial Finance leads an organization that is responsible for overseeing and managing the finance activities for a dynamic portfolio of innovative medicines that totals over $30B in sales. This role plays a critical role in driving performance, delivering strategic analysis and providing business insights to support decision making and inform on business performance. This role works in close collaboration with Commercial leaders to enable delivery of targets for revenue and operating expenses for both in-line and new product pipeline. The Vice President of US Commercial Finance reports to the SVP of Finance for Total Commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
Develops and implements financial strategies to support the company's growth and productivity objectives
Anticipates business trends, assesses risks and recommends alternative solutions and contingency plans to ensure meeting financial and business objectives
Develops the leadership and management talent needed to achieve competitive superiority
Functions as a member of the Commercial Finance LT
Leads the US Finance team leadership team and broader US finance organization
Establishes and maintains internal controls on the operation as per BMS policies and statutory requirements
Is primary representative of US finance unit around the company & communicates effectively
Can build relationships with and influence leaders across the US Commercial business and broader matrix
Provides timely information and analysis in the form of options for clear and swift decision-making
Drives appropriate differentiation in resource allocation
Builds business analysis financial models for evaluating business opportunities
Communicates across functions and geographies to drive achievement of financial and business objectives
Partners with Commercial, Medical, Access, and Other Market teams by providing strategic financial insight and decision support
Contributes to the strategic planning process by providing the commercial team with insightful financial analysis to help identify strategic choices and drive decision making
Drives cash flow analytics and assists market in achieving cash flow goals
Consolidates and maintains analytical support for continuous productivity savings
Qualifications & Experience:
B.S./B.A., MBA, CPA preferred
Experience of working in a multinational Finance environment for at least 10 years and in a managerial position for at least 5 years.
Pharma industry knowledge
Leadership of a complex multi-functional finance team
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact and influence Senior Management across the business. Strong presentation skills.
Track record of achieving results in a matrix organization. Strong in alignment and collaboration. Flexibility & adaptability.
External financial interactions/negotiations. Experience in alliance relationship.
Development and successful implementation of a global/regional initiatives.
Mastery of financial analysis, modeling, processes (budget, strategic planning) sufficient to train and develop others.
Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, and marketing processes.
Thorough understanding of operational business strategies and issues.
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Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through scienceā¢ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1585420
Updated: 2024-09-23 06:52:22.459 UTC
Location: Princeton-NJ
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