Job Description

　　Position Description:

　　Senior Specialist, Finance Planning & Analysis

　　Under the guidance of the Clinical Development Finance Associate Director, the Finance Senior Specialist will:

　　Provide financial planning, forecasting and analytical support for assigned Clinical Development Teams.

　　Forecast grant spend related to Vaccines clinical studies and potentially other Therapeutic Areas, as well as providing financial support for associated collaborations with external partners in these clinical areas.

　　Be the primary point of Finance contact with stakeholders including the Global Project Manager, Global Trial Manager, Clinical Sub Team, Clinical Trial Team and Outsourced Trial Team for all project issues related to study budget, site and vendor related payments, asset valuation and impairment.

　　Develop and participate in team presentations to the Financial & Operational Review Committee, Late Development Review Committee and Discovery and Translational Research Committee.

　　Support project team decision making by providing relevant financial information and insight.

　　Play a central role in developing the Profit Plan, Long Range Operating Plan, Quarterly Forecasts, and Monthly Refreshes at the clinical study level.

　　Review of all US site payments related to visits completed, milestones completed and reimbursement for out of pocket expenses according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Sarbanes Oxley Act as well as internal and external accounting guidance.

　　This is a unique opportunity to:

　　Gain end-to-end exposure of our Company's drug development process and the R&D pipeline while gaining relevant experience supporting clinical out of pocket spend for the Global Clinical Development department.

　　Influence and impact by helping clients navigate a world of almost limitless scientific opportunities with limited financial resources. A background in Science is helpful but not necessary.

　　Further develop your creative thinking and problem-solving skills as many problems don’t have hard anchor points or routine analytical approaches.

　　Increase your network through engagement with other business partners (Project Mgmt., Procurement, GCTO, etc.)

　　Position Qualifications :

　　Education Minimum Requirement:

　　Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, Science or Engineering.Required Experience and Skills:

　　Minimum of 2 years of operations or Finance experiencePreferred Experience and Skills:

　　MBA or other Masters/PhD in Business, Finance, Science or Engineering

　　Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop business operations models

　　Strong financial acumen

　　Proactive approach to problem solving

　　Results and process-driven orientation

　　Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment

　　Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain diverse client and peer relationships

　　Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and handle risk

　　Excellent communications skills

　　Strong computer skills especially working with SAP, BPC and MS Excel

　　NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

　　In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

　　If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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　　Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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　　We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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　　U.S. Hybrid Work Model

　　Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

　　Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

　　Expected salary range:

　　$101,100.00 - $159,100.00

　　Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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　　Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　No relocation

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　10%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid

　　Shift:

　　Not Indicated

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　n/a

　　Requisition ID: R277244