Manager R&D Finance

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Summary:

The Manager, R&D Finance will be the finance business partner for two to three late stage clinical programs. This position will provide financial guidance through analytics, reporting, and a strong understanding of the business.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead FP&A activities for late stage clinical programs
• Prepare forecasts and quarterly business review presentations, assess risks and opportunities, and deliver financial insights and decision support to business partners and Corporate Finance leadership
• Support latest estimate and annual budgeting process, including inputs to the budget planning tool, identify key drivers of growth, pressure-test budget assumptions, and prepare executive presentations
• Provide financial modeling and ad hoc analysis to measure the impact of strategic decisions on financial projections
• Manage accounting processes and month-end activities
• Perform month-end close activities, including project accruals, general accruals, and reconciliations
• Lead analysis of financial and operational results versus plan, and highlight significant variances for internal reporting
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, and manage quarterly and annual audit requests
• Ensure appropriate expense coding, and collaborate with accounts payable and purchasing on issue resolution
• Serve as the primary business partner for late stage clinical programs
• Ability to interact across all levels of the organization, and drive discussions on financial matters
• Stay engaged with business partners on business and project changes to support month-end and planning activities
• Drive development of meaningful financial analyses and create effective presentations to communicate conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years of finance/accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of biotech or pharmaceutical experience, preferably supporting R&D
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 3 years in a business partner/client facing role

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced growth environment
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to support financial analysis and executive presentations
• The ability to present data and effectively communicate complex information to non-Finance people; written and oral
• The ability to influence with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter who deals well and thrives in ambiguity
• Strategic thinker who must be detail-oriented and have analytical problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business priorities while meeting tight deadlines

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, Seagen requires that all newly-hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law.

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