Finance Business Partner R&D Finance

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company dedicated to transforming innovative science into value for patients. They provide transformative therapies in areas such as oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology, and women's health. Through their research and development efforts, they aim to develop new healthcare solutions for diseases with significant unmet medical needs.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to deliver forward-looking financial and business partnerships to shape portfolio and investment decisions across R&D. The role challenges assumptions, influences direction, and drives actions that enhance portfolio value, capital efficiency, and performance outcomes.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for clinical development programs (Phase I–III and post-market).

• Maintain accurate project-level financial models (trial costs, timelines, resource assumptions).

• Update forecasts based on trial progress, enrolment changes, and protocol amendments.

• Participate in and/or lead special projects, including finance system enhancements, process improvements, and reporting updates.

• Provide decision support on trial design changes, portfolio prioritization, and other strategic matters.

• Translate complex financial data into clear strategic insights that influence executive decision-making.

• Monitor actual vs. budget/forecast at the study and program level, identifying and explaining key variances.

• Support accrual and month-end processes for assigned assets.

• Identify and quantify strategic risks and opportunities related to clinical delays, cost overruns, and resource constraints.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Finance / Accounting / Economics

• Strong working knowledge of accounting and internal control standards

• Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, and Excel

• Effective communication and presentation skills to management

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

• Preferred MBA and/or CPA/CIMA and/or equivalent certifications (or qualified by experience)

Preferred

• Experience working within a pharmaceutical technology or development area

Salary Range

$125,090 - $178,700 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and organizational equity considerations.)