Director, Finance — Development, Regulatory

Overview This is what you will do: We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Finance Leader to serve as the lead financial partner for Development, Regulatory & Safety (DRS) and Global Project and Portfolio Management (GPPM). In this highly visible role, the Director will work closely with the Development Leadership Team (DLT) and Head of Program Management to provide financial stewardship, strategic insight, and analytical rigor that enables informed decision‑making across their functions. The successful candidate will combine deep financial expertise with strong business partnership skills, supporting a complex, fast‑paced R&D environment where scientific priorities and resource needs evolve rapidly. The Director will also have enterprise-level responsibilities across R&D, driving standardization, improving analytical and forecasting capabilities, and ensuring consistency in reporting and insights across the broader R&D Finance organization. You will be responsible for: Strategic Finance & Business Partnership: Act as the primary Finance business partner for DRS and GPPM leaders and their respective leadership teams. Strategic Finance & Business Partnership: Provide strategic insights on investments, trade-offs, resource projections and allocations, cost management, and prioritization. Strategic Finance & Business Partnership: Drive clear, data‑based recommendations to support investment decisions and operational execution. Build scenario models as needed. Strategic Finance & Business Partnership: Translate scientific and operational plans into financial implications, ensuring leadership has a strong understanding of risks, opportunities, and required actions. Strategic Finance & Business Partnership: Lead financial planning cycles, including annual budgets, long‑range forecasts, and quarterly updates. Strategic Finance & Business Partnership: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of monthly results, accruals, and performance reporting. Operational Alignment: Partner closely with Development Operations, Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Safety functions to ensure financial alignment with operational plans. Operational Alignment: Develop and maintain robust dashboards, KPIs, and analytics supporting resource planning and organizational performance. People & Capability: Manage and mentor finance professionals supporting the R&D functions. Investments & Capability: Support investments in key capability builds within the functions (e.g. AI). Culture & Process: Cultivate a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Cross‑Functional Excellence: Partner with Finance leadership to drive process excellence, capability building, and consistent ways of working across R&D Finance. People & Resource Management: Support headcount request and approval process for respective functions. You will need to have: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant exposure to R&D, Development, Regulatory, or technical operations in biotech/pharma. Strong track record influencing senior leaders and driving cross‑functional decision-making. Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly to both financial and non‑financial audiences. Demonstrated leadership experience and success managing high‑performing teams. Additional information Alexion Canada overview and team details: Since beginning our operations in Canada in 2009, Alexion has been working tirelessly to bring innovative medicines to Canadians living with rare diseases. Our 30‑year legacy, scientific expertise and commitment to patient‑centric decision‑making underpin our mission to transform lives. How we work: When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. We work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office, but we balance in‑office expectations with individual flexibility. Alexion is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity. We are an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds and perspectives and comply with applicable laws on non‑discrimination in employment. We accommodate persons with disabilities and provide accommodations on request via email: Annual base salary for this position ranges from $143,179.20 to $187,922.70. This posting provides an offer pay range used in a majority of situations, and the base pay offered will vary based on skills and experience. In some cases, offers outside the range may be considered. In addition, permanent positions offer a Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive and eligibility for equity-based long‑term incentives where applicable. Benefits include Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and Personal Days. Fixed Term Contracts include a Contract Benefits Program. We are using AI as part of the recruitment process. This advertisement relates to a current vacancy. Date Posted 21-Jan-2026 Closing Date 08-Feb-2026 Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and to not make decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, military status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. To begin an interactive dialogue regarding accommodations, please contact Alexion participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr