Project Finance Business Partner, Development Blueprint

Job title: Project Finance Business Partner, Development BlueprintLocation: Cambridge, MAAbout the jobReady to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. Job Summary:The “Project Finance Business Partner (FBP), Development” actively contributes to the strategy and execution of legacy Blueprint Clinical projects by providing an end-to-end Finance support to Global Project Team and other team members, ensuring accurate costing and evaluation of risks & opportunities, while providing reliable input for the various therapeutic area portfolio decisions. In the second half of 2026 through first half of 2027, he/she is expected to play a key role in both Development and Finance Integration roadmaps, ensuring a seamless transition and cutover to Sanofi systems and processes, while re-establishing internal controls compliant with Sanofi Accounting Principles policies in partnership with our Controlling Operations group.About SanofiWe’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.Main Responsibilities:1) He/she will have financial responsibilities for four key assets Ayvakit, elenestinib, BLU-808 and BLU-924 with total development costs exceeding 1Bn over the development period,2) He/she will be a Global Project Team (GPT) member and will translate the project’s life and events into one single set of financial metrics including strategic plan, budget, rolling forecasts and actuals. For this, he/she will:Have a thorough understanding of each clinical projectProvide decision making support to the Global Project Head (GPH) and Global Project TeamProvide budget visibility to Global Project Team membersIdentify projects risks and opportunities from Finance perspectivesAnalyze variances as the project progressesHelp the Global Project Head to find savings if/when needed3) He/she will participate to the project strategy by:Leading project valuations and establishing full project cost tables, Net Present Value and other financial metrics, prior to each Governance, within each company-wide strategic exercise (ex: Strat plan). For this, he/she will need to gain and maintains an in-depth understanding of all clinical trial designs and cost drivers in order to include clinical trial costs (Full-Time Equivalent costs, external clinical costs, comparators…) as well as non-clinical costs (Translational Medicine, Preclinical studies, Consulting costs…) and Coordinate with Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls Finance to include Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls costs in global project viewPreparing financial position papers prior to governance meetings to provide or help shape the position of finance prior to all investment decisions4) He/she will be the primary Finance contact for all Global Project Team members (except Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls), by:Coordinating forward-looking exercises at project levelEnsuring financial procedures are respected by Global Project TeamSupporting Global Project Team as neededCoordinating with his/her finance function counterparts as needed5) During the Integration Period, he/she willCoordinate the overall integration of R&D with support of the pillars and associated FBPsOversee migration and cutover of R&D POs and establish Controlling OperationsEstablish Clinical Trial Accrual Models for Blueprint assets consistent with SAGAEstablish Development Spend Envelopes for Blueprint Assets post integration (2027+)Partner with Procurement, and CSO to track synergies/savings during integration periodPartner with Medical to establish Global Medical perimeter in accordance with Sanofi policiesAct as the DEV Finance representative for CSO - BPM Integration workstreamAct as the R&D Finance representative for BPM – Finance integration workstreamAbout YouEducational Background:Master’s Degree / MBA or CPA preferred; scientific background preferredProfessional Experience:7+ years Professional experience in Finance/AccountingMinimum exposure to R&D - Experience in Clinical Development preferredMajor Skills and Competencies:Knowledge/experience in rare disease or oncology preferredProven experience in team coordination / Crisp communication on key topics / Business partnering and consultationStrategic thinkingAbility to alert on financial risks / risk mitigation abilityAbility to challenge project teams and propose alternativesRobust experience in finance for projectsNetworking capabilitiesMain Interactions:Global Project Heads and all Global Project Team membersOther Finance departments: CMC, TMU Finance as well as ConsolidationOther Therapeutic Areas FinancePotentially, Alliance managers and external partners finance counterpartsWhy Choose Us?Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All 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, gender identity or expression; 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. #GD-SA ​ #LI-SA #LI-Onsite#vhdPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!US and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; 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.North America Applicants OnlyThe salary range for this position is:$161,250.00 - $232,916.66All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.SummaryLocation: Cambridge, MAType: Full time