Senior Director, Clinical Finance

As the Senior Director, Clinical Finance at Eikon Therapeutics, you'll oversee key financial strategies and operations related to our clinical programs. Your responsibilities will encompass financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and managing the financial oversight of various global clinical trials. You'll also ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, optimize financial operations, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.

To be considered for the Senior Director, Clinical Finance role at Eikon Therapeutics, candidates should possess 15+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, specifically in clinical finance within the biopharma or healthcare sectors. A Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields is required, and an MBA or CPA is preferred. Furthermore, candidates must have a robust understanding of clinical trial operations and budget management.

The Senior Director, Clinical Finance at Eikon Therapeutics will engage in a collaborative work environment that values teamwork and cross-departmental relationships. You'll collaborate with various teams, including clinical operations and R&D, and lead a high-performing finance team focused on achieving excellence and continuous improvement.

Eikon Therapeutics places significant emphasis on maintaining high compliance standards in its financial operations for clinical trials. The Senior Director, Clinical Finance will oversee financial activities to ensure adherence to internal controls, financial reporting standards, and regulatory regulations while also implementing process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Eikon Therapeutics provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, which includes competitive salaries, generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, mental health and wellness benefits, and enhanced parental leave. This ensures that employees feel valued and supported in both their professional and personal lives.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you led financial planning and analysis efforts. Discuss the methodologies you used, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them to align financial goals with clinical objectives.

Illustrate your familiarity with financial reporting standards and share examples of processes you've implemented to maintain compliance. Emphasize your proactive measures in keeping abreast of regulatory changes and training your team on the importance of financial integrity.

Discuss your approach to developing budgets, including stakeholder engagement and data analysis. Provide examples of successful budget optimizations you've implemented and the impact those had on trial efficiency.

Share specific experiences where you've successfully partnered with clinical teams. Highlight the importance of clear communication and how you ensure that financial insights are accessible and relevant to non-finance stakeholders.

Detail your experience overseeing financial operations in global clinical trials. Discuss the complexities you've encountered, how you managed multi-currency budgets, and the strategies you used to ensure cost-effectiveness across different jurisdictions.

Explain your methodology for creating long-term financial models. Emphasize the importance of scenario planning and sensitivity analysis, and share how these models have informed strategic decisions in your previous roles.

Use a specific incident where your financial analysis altered the strategic direction for a project or initiative. Focus on the data you presented and how it was received by leadership, showcasing your impact.

Talk about your leadership style and the strategies you use to develop your team. Discuss how you foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and provide an example of a mentorship success story.

List the ERP systems and financial reporting tools you have experience with. Provide specific examples of how you utilized these tools to streamline reporting processes and enhance team productivity.

Identify critical financial metrics such as cost-per-patient, budget variance, and forecasting accuracy. Explain how keeping an eye on these metrics can lead to better financial oversight and resource allocation in clinical trials.