Associate Director/Director, Clinical FP&A

Who You Are

Reporting to the Executive Director of Portfolio FP&A, the Director – Clinical FP&A will play a critical role in shaping the company's clinical strategy, driving financial planning through insightful analysis, and supporting decision-making processes across the clinical portfolio. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the Portfolio FP&A team and of BridgeBio

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Lead the development and management of comprehensive financial models for clinical development programs, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Serve as the primary finance business partner to leaders across all Clinical Functions
• Provide financial insights to inform clinical development strategy, resource allocation, and prioritization of projects
• Collaborate across the Clinical organization to define key financial drivers, timelines, and milestones for clinical trials
• Develop a suite of metrics and analytics to enable swift scenario analysis and strategic decision support

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Regularly update forecasts to reflect the evolving needs of clinical trials and adjust projections based on actual performance, risk, and opportunity assessments while ensuring all functions are leveraging a “single source of truth.”
• Provide key input to NPV and ROI analysis for program decisions and stage gates
• Serve as a key member of the team implementing a new clinical trial forecasting & accrual tool for the company

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of clinical development costs, evaluating variances and ensuring that financial performance aligns with business objectives
• Provide insightful and actionable financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities within the clinical development portfolio
• Present financial recommendations to senior management based on data-driven analysis
• Develop models and gather data to streamline our “storytelling” and to create internal benchmarks

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as the subject matter expert across the clinical organization and provide data-backed guidance and strategic decision support
• Work closely with stakeholders across the Clinical organization, accounting, outsourcing, and others to integrate financial considerations into clinical trial design and execution and ensure transparency into spend
• Support cross-functional teams in identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving efficiencies, and optimizing the financial performance of clinical programs

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve the financial planning, accrual, and reporting processes and tools, and systems related to clinical development
• Implement best practices in financial modeling, reporting, and budget management to streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy and transparency

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Assess and manage financial risks associated with clinical trials, ensuring proper mitigation strategies are in place, including providing key oversight to the accrual process for certain vendors
• Ensure that financial activities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies

Team Leadership and Development

• Come forward as a leader on the team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, empowering them to drive impactful results and achieve their professional development goals

Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco Office.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on corporate finance and strategic planning
• Extensive experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with a deep understanding of industry dynamics and financial drivers as well as all stages of clinical development
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in forecasting techniques, scenario analysis, and valuation methodologies
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of effectively leading and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear and actionable insights
• Strategic mindset with a results-oriented approach, coupled with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• This position is based at our corporate headquarters in San Francisco, with occasional travel as needed
• Experience with Condor Software and a track record of leveraging AI/ML to enable clinical trial forecasting and variance analysis is preferred
• You have demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in adopting AI-powered tools and technologies