Salary Range: €59,100.00 - €109,700.00
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Location: Barcelona, Spain
Imagine being at the forefront of advancing breakthrough science that can transform patients' lives around the world. As Associate Director BPA - Biomedical Research, you will be a trusted strategic partner to global research leaders across Neuroscience, Immunology, and other key disease areas, driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance insights that shape critical investment decisions. In this highly visible role, you will combine financial expertise with business acumen to influence strategy, support innovation, and help ensure resources are directed toward the discoveries that matter most. If you thrive in a collaborative, global environment and are passionate about turning data into meaningful action, we would love to hear from you.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with general research leaders to shape financial strategy and support critical business decisions.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across Biomedical Research functions.




- Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis that drives performance and resource optimization.
- Identify risks and opportunities through proactive financial monitoring and early warning indicators.
- Provide strategic decision support through business cases, investment evaluations, and scenario analyses.
- Conduct benchmarking and value-added analyses to improve resource allocation and financial outcomes.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment that promotes continuous learning and capability development.

Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Information, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
- Proven experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multipl

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