Finance Director - US Cell Therapy

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The Finance Director – Cell Therapy will be responsible for all financial aspects of US Cell Therapy. This leader and their team will support two launch brands, Abecma & Breyanzi current and new indications, as well as engage with the Cell Therapy Franchise team.  This leader will manage a 3-member team while influencing and leading across a larger matrix team.  Also, this leader will sit on the Cell Therapy and US Commercial Finance Leadership team. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with Vice President of US CAR T to drive strategy and execution of both Launch Brands.
• Be a member of US CAR T leadership team as well as US Finance leadership team
• Lead and develop strong team of finance professionals located in both Princeton Pike and Summit, NJ
• Support requirements of the Cell Therapy Franchise team
• Liaise with BMS Alliance team and alliance partner as needed
• Monitor business performance, challenge results and develop recommendations to improve financial performance
• Provide financial analysis and guidance on business activities, targets and business drivers
• Lead development of financial plans including projections and budgets
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with business partners and involved functions (brand marketing, medical, sales, BI&A, Value Access & Pricing, Supply Chain, Investor Relations)
• Provide key input into pricing and contracting decisions
• Drive creation of realistic forecasts and challenge assumptions as appropriate.
• Partner with business unit leadership and promote fact-based resource allocation decisions
• Provide transparency and insights around gross to nets (GTNs) and Inventory

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and robust experience in internal controls
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong financial planning and analysis background and extensive experience with business planning cycle, budgeting process, demand forecasting, and profitability analysis
• Solid understanding of commercial business models preferred

Developmental Value (Technical, professional, leadership):

• Strategic allocation of resources
• Strategic thought partner
• P&L co-ownership of major US business
• Provide financial leadership and counsel
• Lead simplification/automation initiatives
• Identify trends, opportunities and recommendations
• Talent/team management and development
• Deep understanding of launch journey and processes
• Exposure to leadership team (operation and finance)

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, 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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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