Director Financial Planning & Analysis

The Director, Global Respiratory, delivers support to the SVP, Global Marketing by proactively providing advice and counsel on revenue forecasts/performance, resource investment decisions, analysis of key metrics/business drivers, business development analysis and emerging business opportunities. The role is responsible for ensuring there are accurate, timely and well vetted revenue and expense forecasts.

• →Serve as the primary finance business partner for SVP Global Respiratory business.
• →Leadership of financial reporting, planning and analysis processes for Global Respiratory (budget, forecasts, 5-year plan) including the US market.
• →Provide commentary and metrics on Global Franchise performance to Corporate Financial Services and Investor Relations.
• →Support financial execution of brand strategies through launch to late lifecycle management.
• →Ensure ongoing interactions with manufacturing/supply finance & operations colleagues to meet short-term and long-term supply needs.
• →Recommend resource allocation of marketing and clinical investments, leveraging financial analytics and business acumen.
• →Support business development opportunities and pipeline analyses, as needed.
• →Identify and deploy mitigation plans for significant business risks & opportunities.
• →Position will have one direct report.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Finance.
• Strong managerial / leadership skills (vertical and horizontal leadership).
• Strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
• Highly motivated with strong customer focus orientation.
• Flexibility to travel between NJ and PA sites

• Proven track record and ability to identify organizational efficiency opportunities and drive change in the organization.
• Understanding of commercial operations as well as planning and forecasting processes.

• BS Accounting / Finance.
• MBA desirable.

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