Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

Develops the finance strategy for a principal area within a function or large country, as defined by the company, and manages the function to provide strategic advice, programs, and tools to senior management to ensure effective development and execution of the finance strategy for the business area and the delivery of necessary business outcomes.

Specifically, the role holder will:

• Drive financial robustness, productivity, and associated metrics into the key decision-making processes, including rESPC/rLSPC, and be a key member of the rDRC as well as influencing the annual portfolio prioritization exercise
• Manage the budget to support science, drug development, and regional/global medical activities
• Partner with the Alexion R&D organization across the whole spectrum of drug discovery & research, early and late-stage clinical development, and post-approval medical activities
• Work with the R&D leadership team to deliver system, process, and organization change, including driving robust and controlled clinical development cost management and determination and allocation of internal resources
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, attracting and retaining talent
• Be an active member of the Alexion R&D LT, Alexion Finance LT, Global R&D finance leadership team and FSMT

You will be responsible for:

Business Strategy & Decision Support

• Design and maintain a long-term finance strategy for the business area aligned to the organization’s overall business strategy. Contribute to strategy development for the business area by shaping strategies and developing business and operational plans
• Challenge, influence, and improve strategies, tactics and plans

• Oversee the development of financial mechanisms in line with corporate objectives to ensure the achievement of long-term business goals

Business Performance

• Lead finance function for a business area in a manner that maximizes contribution to the achievement of business objectives, profitability, and return on investment. Joint accountability with the business for the accuracy of forecasts and leveraging sound understanding of the business model and financial drivers to challenge and influence the key cost drivers
• Lead the use of sophisticated commercial models, reports, and forecasts to challenge and strengthen decision-making processes across the business area
• Optimize key relationships with organizations (i.e. banks, external auditors, and taxation advisors) to take full advantage of efficiencies and meet compliance obligations.
• In partnership with the Head of the Business Unit, manage the Business Unit P&L as appropriate
• Lead finance and cross-functional teams and drive initiatives leading to increase business improvement
• Through best practice stakeholder management techniques, explore needs with internal customers and external suppliers and utilize this information to improve business results leveraging significant commercial and business acumen

Continuous Improvement, Governance, and Coaching

• Lead the finance elements of change programs and projects in own area of the business, working with the business to develop and prioritize delivery of the company’s finance strategy for the area
• Ensure that tactical leadership decisions are enforced for the business to achieve its objectives
• Work in partnership with the Business and Specialist Finance colleagues to ensure that an environment of continuous professional development is created and individual and team performance is managed effectively
• Coach and deliver effective performance management to direct and indirect reports creating a supportive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential

• Lead Finance role in communicating governance and compliance standards and statutory regulations to non-specialists in a way that is understandable and relevant and relays the risk of commercial decisions effectively

• Lead insightful and proactive risk management processes to ensure the organization’s regulations, rules and process are adhered to; highlighting areas of concern

You will need to have:

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject area
• Experience leading a finance team and working within a global organization
• Significant experience in senior financial management and control roles
• Mastery of Business Partnering area and multi-disciplinary experience (cross-functional or functional)
• Experience of working in a global pharmaceutical organization/ understanding of the drug development life cycle and/or commercial aspects
• Ability to apply governance, risk, and compliance components
• Excellent commercial knowledge of the business area and local financial environment
• Impact and Influence/Collaborative Partnering
• Organizational Awareness – demonstrates knowledge of corporate business context
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including oral and written
• Working across boundaries with Centers of Excellence, remote teams, and 3rd party vendors
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

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Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion has taken critical steps to protect colleagues, loved ones, and patients from COVID-19 and its variants. All US-based employees must comply with Alexion's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Alexion provides exceptions based on applicable state law as well as reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding a legally required exemption or accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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