Sr Manager, FP&A - Discovery R&D

JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring a Senior Manager – Discovery R&D to join the growing Finance Team at Iambic, an innovative biotech company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading AI and Machine Learning technology. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will be responsible for partnering with our Discovery R&D groups on a broad range of planning and forecasting activities for Iambic’s internal pipeline and external partnership programs and providing them with detailed analytics and insights to help inform strategic decision-making. This position will be based in our San Diego Headquarters, with exceptions for experienced candidates to work remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary finance business partner for all Discovery groups covering both internal pipeline and external partnership programs, including Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Analytical, Toxicology, and HTE & Lab Operations.

• Lead the financial planning process (annual planning cycle, mid-year reforecast and quarterly budget-to-actual meetings) for all Discovery groups.

• Develop and maintain robust financial models and budgets to track all spending by group, program, and project, and detailed headcount plans.

• Provide timely and actionable financial insights to senior leadership in support of strategic decision-making.

• Assist in long-range planning efforts as well as scenario planning initiatives for our internal pipeline and external partnership programs.

• Build comprehensive program budgets to support Business Development scaling efforts and ongoing negotiations.

• Collaborate with the Accounting team on month-end close activities, including preclinical and other accruals.

• Support the development of scalable, gold-standard FP&A tools, systems and processes as the company grows.

• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with colleagues across the organization.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered; MBA or CPA a plus.

• 8 - 12 years of professional FP&A experience within biotech, pharma or life sciences. Prior experience in investment banking, public accounting, or management consulting is a plus.

• Strong understanding of R&D life cycles, preclinical drug discovery and development processes, and associated cost drivers.

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; prior experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. NetSuite) and financial planning tools (e.g. Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or similar) is preferred.

• Strong communication and presentation skills required, with the ability to partner effectively across scientific and business teams.

• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated and strong desire to build new processes and tools to support a growth-oriented organization.

• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are required.

• Bold. We are courageous, take thoughtful risks, and approach challenges with tenacity.