About the role
JOB SUMMARY We are hiring a Senior Manager – Discovery R&D to join the growing Finance Team at Iambic, an innovative biotech company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading AI and Machine Learning technology. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will be responsible for partnering with our Discovery R&D groups on a broad range of planning and forecasting activities for Iambic’s internal pipeline and external partnership programs and providing them with detailed analytics and insights to help inform strategic decision-making. This position will be based in our San Diego Headquarters, with exceptions for experienced candidates to work remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as primary finance business partner for all Discovery groups covering both internal pipeline and external partnership programs, including Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Analytical, Toxicology, and HTE & Lab Operations. Lead the financial planning process (annual planning cycle, mid-year reforecast and quarterly budget-to-actual meetings) for all Discovery groups. Develop and maintain robust financial models and budgets to track all spending by group, program, and project, and detailed headcount plans. Provide timely and actionable financial insights to senior leadership in support of strategic decision-making. Assist in long-range planning efforts as well as scenario planning initiatives for our internal pipeline and external partnership programs. Build comprehensive program budgets to support Business Development scaling efforts and ongoing negotiations. Collaborate with the Accounting team on month-end close activities, including preclinical and other accruals. Support the development of scalable, gold-standard FP&A tools, systems and processes as the company grows. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with colleagues across the organization. Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, as assigned.