Executive Director, FP&A – Technology & Quality (T&Q)

We are currently seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly experienced finance leader to join our organization as Executive Director, FP&A – Technology & Quality (T&Q). This senior leader will serve as the primary finance partner to the Chief T&Q Officer, providing strategic decision support across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, CMC, and Cell Therapy Manufacturing.

This role is responsible for setting the financial direction for T&Q, leading a team of finance professionals in delivering robust planning, forecasting, inventory analytics, and cost insights. The Executive Director will provide vision, cross-functional leadership, and mentorship to a team responsible for daily financial operations, while focusing on driving business transformation, strategic alignment, and capability building as the organization scales.

Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Serve as a key financial advisor to the Chief T&Q Officer and senior operational leaders, influencing decision-making through deep financial insight.
• Lead strategic initiatives in cost transparency, inventory efficiency, and resource allocation to support T&Q’s operational and long-term objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of FP&A and cost accounting professionals, ensuring high performance and alignment to business goals.

Financial Planning & Oversight

• Direct annual planning, forecasting, and long-range modeling for global product COGS, operating expenses, and headcount.
• Ensure financial frameworks and models developed by the team support data-driven decisions and scenario planning.
• Guide the team in executing timely and accurate monthly close activities and financial reporting.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Oversee finance engagement with Commercial Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing on production, performance, and inventory controls.
• Partner with SMPS, Tax, and Accounting on management of complex intercompany transactions and financial compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D Finance to support integrated reporting and consolidation of T&Q financials.

Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Sponsor development of standardized reporting tools and dashboards that deliver transparency and business insights.
• Ensure team executes ad hoc analysis and executive-ready financial packages with clarity and actionable commentary.
• Champion continuous improvement and automation efforts to enhance financial processes and operational scalability.

Organizational Development

• Set vision and goals for the T&Q Finance team; develop talent through coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the finance function.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, R&D, Technical Operations, and other key stakeholders to enable integrated planning and execution.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including team leadership in FP&A, operational finance, and cost accounting within biotech/pharma or a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading finance teams and scaling capability in a high-growth organization.
• Deep understanding of inventory management, product costing, and intercompany accounting.
• Executive presence and ability to communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance leaders.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion), and data visualization platforms.

The base salary range for this role is $234,400 to $293,300. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state.  Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.  Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.