SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC FINANCE & ANALYSIS
The Scripps Research Institute, San Diego, CA, United States
ABOUT US
Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases, neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more.
Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top‑ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr‑Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe.
POSITION TITLE Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Analysis
POSITION SUMMARY As the Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Analysis, you will drive the financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support the mission of Scripps Research and develop financial strategies. This role requires an in-depth FP&A background with a demonstrated track record of building a holistic picture of financial health and providing deep insights and forecasts to inform strategic decision‑making for large, complex organizations.
This individual will serve as a partner to executive‑level management across the Institute to enable data‑driven decision‑making around investments of time and resources while ensuring alignment with the Institute's strategy. The successful candidate will have the ability to build effective teams that form strong partnerships across the organization to influence both strategic decision‑making and tactical execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Partner closely with the executive team and serve as a thought leader in meeting short‑term financial goals, while also maintaining the foundation for long‑term strategy to ensure Scripps Research's financial commitments are met internally and externally.
Drive annual budgeting and forecasting, and long‑range financial planning for the institute, including creating comprehensive documents for both leadership and the board.
Support leadership by maximizing opportunities in new initiatives and strategic investments, evaluating processes to drive efficiencies, and measuring outcomes.
Identify process gaps and implement solutions to increase transparency, speed, and automation to enable best‑in‑class forecasting, measurement tools and processes.
Be responsible for all financial analyses and management reporting, forecasting and post‑close.
Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed during the interview process.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in finance or similar field.
Ten or more years of experience, preferably in life sciences or academic/research institutions, with strong analytic skills and a track record of growing and managing organizations in fast‑paced, fluid environments.
Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles preferred; experience contributing to or developing 5+ year strategic institutional plans is highly desirable.
Grant/research accounting experience preferred.
Ability to understand complex business drivers, develop insights using a data‑driven approach, and communicate succinctly to a range of audiences (department heads to executives and the Board of Directors).
Adept in ambiguous situations, flexible and comfortable making decisions using available data points that may be limited or imperfect.
Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments, sometimes on tight deadlines.
Strategic mindset coupled with the willingness to roll up sleeves when necessary and a desire to constantly improve the status quo.
Experience building and managing highly collaborative FP&A teams supporting multiple organizations or business units.
Knowledge of spearheading organizational and/or process transformation.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in cultivating cross‑collaborative working relationships across an organization and the ability to influence at all levels.
Prior experience building and developing high‑performing, diverse teams, with a commitment to a culture of collaboration, performance, transparency, and integrity.
Location: On‑campus position requiring a minimum of four days per week onsite at our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work one day per week remotely from home.
COMPENSATION The expected hiring range for this position is $210,000 to $230,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE
Employer‑contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b).
Full suite of health and welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Access to flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
Competitive vacation and sick leave policies.
Free, on‑site parking.
EEO STATEMENT The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
LEGAL NOTICE The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment‑at‑will status of Scripps Research staff.
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Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top‑ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr‑Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe.
POSITION TITLE Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Analysis
POSITION SUMMARY As the Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Analysis, you will drive the financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support the mission of Scripps Research and develop financial strategies. This role requires an in-depth FP&A background with a demonstrated track record of building a holistic picture of financial health and providing deep insights and forecasts to inform strategic decision‑making for large, complex organizations.
This individual will serve as a partner to executive‑level management across the Institute to enable data‑driven decision‑making around investments of time and resources while ensuring alignment with the Institute's strategy. The successful candidate will have the ability to build effective teams that form strong partnerships across the organization to influence both strategic decision‑making and tactical execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Partner closely with the executive team and serve as a thought leader in meeting short‑term financial goals, while also maintaining the foundation for long‑term strategy to ensure Scripps Research's financial commitments are met internally and externally.
Drive annual budgeting and forecasting, and long‑range financial planning for the institute, including creating comprehensive documents for both leadership and the board.
Support leadership by maximizing opportunities in new initiatives and strategic investments, evaluating processes to drive efficiencies, and measuring outcomes.
Identify process gaps and implement solutions to increase transparency, speed, and automation to enable best‑in‑class forecasting, measurement tools and processes.
Be responsible for all financial analyses and management reporting, forecasting and post‑close.
Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed during the interview process.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in finance or similar field.
Ten or more years of experience, preferably in life sciences or academic/research institutions, with strong analytic skills and a track record of growing and managing organizations in fast‑paced, fluid environments.
Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles preferred; experience contributing to or developing 5+ year strategic institutional plans is highly desirable.
Grant/research accounting experience preferred.
Ability to understand complex business drivers, develop insights using a data‑driven approach, and communicate succinctly to a range of audiences (department heads to executives and the Board of Directors).
Adept in ambiguous situations, flexible and comfortable making decisions using available data points that may be limited or imperfect.
Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments, sometimes on tight deadlines.
Strategic mindset coupled with the willingness to roll up sleeves when necessary and a desire to constantly improve the status quo.
Experience building and managing highly collaborative FP&A teams supporting multiple organizations or business units.
Knowledge of spearheading organizational and/or process transformation.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in cultivating cross‑collaborative working relationships across an organization and the ability to influence at all levels.
Prior experience building and developing high‑performing, diverse teams, with a commitment to a culture of collaboration, performance, transparency, and integrity.
Location: On‑campus position requiring a minimum of four days per week onsite at our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work one day per week remotely from home.
COMPENSATION The expected hiring range for this position is $210,000 to $230,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE
Employer‑contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b).
Full suite of health and welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Access to flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
Competitive vacation and sick leave policies.
Free, on‑site parking.
EEO STATEMENT The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
LEGAL NOTICE The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment‑at‑will status of Scripps Research staff.
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