Senior Specialist, Finance Planning & Analysis - Oncology Clinical Development Finance

Job Description

Our Company is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our Research & Development Division drives breakthrough science through drug discovery, development and clinical evaluation that radically changes approaches to medical need.  Finance is a trusted business partner, playing a critical role in ensuring effective resource utilization to achieve this mission. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure and contribute to the Research and Development engine that drives our Company’s biopharmaceutical business.

Under the guidance of the Clinical Development Finance Associate Director, the Finance Senior Specialist will:

- Provide financial planning, forecasting and analytical support to our Research & Development Division Oncology Clinical Development.
- Forecast grant spend related to Oncology clinical studies, as well as providing financial support related to assigned clinical studies.
- Be the primary point of Finance contact with stakeholders including the Global Project Manager, Global Trial Manager, Clinical Sub Team, Clinical Trial Team and Outsourced Trial Team for all project issues related to study budget, site and vendor related payments, asset valuation and impairment.
- Develop and participate in team presentations associated with any financial and/or operational review with client areas being supported, including the Late Development Review Committee.
- Support project team decision making by providing relevant financial information and insight.
- Play a central role in developing the Long-Range Operating Plan, Quarterly Forecasts, and monthly/quarterly close activities at the clinical study level.
- Other responsibilities include but are not limited to review of all US site payments related to visits completed, milestones completed and reimbursement for out of pocket expenses according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Sarbanes Oxley Act,  as well as internal and external accounting guidance.

This is a unique opportunity to:

- Gain end-to-end exposure of our Company drug development process and the Research and Development pipeline while gaining relevant experience supporting functions in Global Clinical Development
- Influence and impact by helping clients navigate a world of almost limitless scientific opportunities with limited financial resources.
- Further develop your creative thinking and problem-solving skills as many problems don’t have hard anchor points or routine analytical approaches.
- Increase personal network through engagement with other key business partners (Project Mgmt., Procurement, GCTO, etc.)

Position Qualifications :

Education Minimum Requirement:  Minimum B.A./B.S., Finance/Accounting, Science or Engineering

Required Experience and Skills:

- Minimum of 2 years of operations or Finance experience
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop business operations models
- Strong financial acumen
- Must have the desire to continuously learn and continue professional development
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain varied client and peer relationships
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong computer skills, especially working with Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Experience and Skills:

- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Results and process-driven orientation
- Ability to influence, build and maintain diverse client and peer relationships.
- Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and manage risk.
- Experience with SAP and BPC.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is
$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only:  We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
10/5/2026
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