Finance Director, CDMO Operations

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services. We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams work with everything from small molecules, ADCs, biologics, and gene therapies and serve more than 3,300 global customers.

About the role

Pharmaron is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Finance Director to serve as the senior finance leader for our Coventry, Rhode Island manufacturing site. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys partnering closely with operational, commercial, and executive leadership teams. The role offers the opportunity to drive financial performance, support business growth, and help shape the future of a growing global organization.

The Finance Director will lead the finance function for Pharmaron's Coventry site, overseeing financial planning, operational finance, cost accounting, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial support. This role combines financial leadership, operational partnership, and commercial support within a complex pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site operations, improving financial processes, driving operational efficiencies, and supporting long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling for the Coventry site
  • Partner with site leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and profitability initiatives
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Support capital investment planning, capital expenditure tracking, and financial evaluation of projects
• Operational & Commercial Partnership
  • Partner closely with operations, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial teams to support site performance
  • Support pricing analysis, customer profitability assessments, and commercial decision-making
  • Drive inventory valuation, standard costing, and working capital optimization initiatives
  • Develop and improve costing models and operational financial processes to support scalable growth
  • Support revenue recognition activities and ensure alignment with company policies
• Governance, Compliance & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and corporate reporting requirements
  • Oversee payroll reviews, reconciliations, and payroll-related financial controls
  • Support external audits, internal control reviews, tax reporting, and other compliance initiatives
  • Manage vendor setup and change processes ensuring adherence to company controls and procedures
  • Partner with corporate teams to enhance financial systems and reporting capabilities
  • Implement and maintain inventory control processes to ensure accurate balance sheet reporting
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Coventry finance team
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-focused culture
  • Support employee development through coaching, performance management, and succession planning

Requirements

• CPA required with approximately 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO operations highly desirable
• Strong background in financial planning, operational finance, cost accounting, and business partnering
• Experience operating within multinational or matrixed organizations
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting requirements, and operational finance processes
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making across operational and executive leadership teams
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• SAP or Oracle ERP experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Mandarin language skills are a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

Pay

$180K - $240K (DOE)

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron.