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    Accounting Manager, R&D - Cambridge, United States - Biogen

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    About This Role

    This position supports our Research & Development organization. Individual will own the accounting for Phase 2/3 clinical trials.

    Candidate will partner with Clinical Financial Planners (CFPs), study teams and External Vendors to understand clinical trial contractual terms, incurred activities and Biogen obligations, with the goal to accurately account and report on clinical trials related fees and services for assigned trials.


    This role will also take part in all monthly and quarterly control activities around clinical trials and participate as needed in any ongoing process improvement initiatives.

    Position will report to the Associate Director, R&D Accounting.

    *This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA

    What You'll Do
    Responsible for month-end/quarter-end close for selected Phase 2/3 clinical trials, including preparation, upload to Oracle and documentation of journal entries
    Maintain control of key areas of balance sheet including monthly/quarterly reconciliations and support of external and internal audit
    Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and Biogen Accounting Policies & Procedures
    Partner with Clinical Trial Financial Planners to analyze actual vs. budget variances
    Manage other R&D Accounting processes as assigned during the month/quarter end closes
    Drive high quality, accurate, financial and operations analysis and reporting

    Collaborate with Clinical Trial Financial Planners, Clinical Trial Managers and Contract Managers to ensure that payments to CRO's and investigators are consistent with the contract.

    Act as point person for accounting/invoicing issues for assigned clinical trials.
    Identify and work to implement improvement initiatives where more financial rigor is required or where we can gain efficiencies.

    Who You Are

    You have experience with accounting and have an interest in biopharma and the drug development process. You are a self-starter excited about working with multifunctional teams. You set goals and work independently towards meeting deadlines.

    You are someone who likes to look into details but can also see the big picture and maintain a "80/20" mindset.

    Qualifications

    Required Skills
    5 to 7 years relevant accounting or mix of accounting and finance experience required
    Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
    Proficient in Excel
    Excellent oral and written communication skills and customer service orientation
    A proactive thinker with a healthy dissatisfaction for the status quo

    Preferred Skills
    Biotech, Pharma, and/or drug development experience
    Prior experience with Hyperion/Oracle
    CPA/MBA

    Additional Information

    Why Biogen?

    We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.

    As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.

    Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills.

    Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.


    At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve.

    We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.

    Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.


    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

    Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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