Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
Arrowhead seeks a highly energetic & self-motivated Clinical Finance Senior Analyst to engage with CRO’s and sites in the review and approval of global site budgets for phase I-IV clinical trials. Incumbent will also assist in the review of site contracts and other study-related documents. The position will report to Arrowhead’s Clinical Finance Manager and will work closely with other internal stakeholders to ensure that business objectives and deliverables are met.
This is a full-time, onsite position at Arrowhead’s Corporate Headquarters in Pasadena, CA.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze and approve new and amended site/vendor budgets, including quality assurance of site contracts in tandem with Legal department
- Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis and benchmarking of site/vendor budget unit costs, tracking and monitoring trends
- Site payment monitoring and tracking alongside CRO’s to ensure integrity of contractual obligations
- Develop and maintain a master site list to ensure that all trial documents are obtained; including but not limited to clinical trial agreements (CTA), site budgets, informed consents
- Assist in identifying Routine Costs in Qualifying Clinical Trials to facilitate site cost reductions
- Track and maintain site performance to ensure continuity of successful partnerships
- Conduct vendor budget payment reconciliations to validate the accuracy of payments made against approved budgets, identify and resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with contractual terms and financial records.
- Continuously identify and communicate areas of process improvement
- Serve as the business partner to the various internal and external partners, providing sound financial guidance & decision making
- Participate in other ad-hoc projects, roles, and workload sharing between Finance as appropriate
- Other related duties, as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Biological Sciences/Finance/Accounting, or equivalent experience of at least 4 years in the clinical research environment
- 2+ years’ experience in clinical trial budgets/contracts or related field experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to gather, analyze and interpret information for completeness and accuracy; excellent attention to detail; excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, ability to effectively interact with others at all levels– within and outside of finance.
- Ability to tailor communication to the audience to achieve desired results
Preferred
- CPA/MBA
- Expertise in FMV benchmarking and compliance, preferably in GrantPlan
- Global/US site-level clinical trial pricing, procedural and administrative experience in reviewing and understanding clinical trial protocols
- CPT/HCPCS code competency
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (preferably Biological Sciences, Finance, or Accounting) or equivalent (at least 4 years) in clinical research
- 2+ years' experience in clinical trial budgets/contracts or related biotech/pharmaceutical field
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information for completeness and accuracy; excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills; ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels and tailor communication to the audience
- CPA or MBA
- Expertise in FMV benchmarking and compliance, preferably with GrantPlan
- Global/US site-level clinical trial pricing, procedural and administrative experience and protocol review ability
- CPT/HCPCS code competency
What We Do
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage, Nasdaq listed (ticker ARWR) company developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, our therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Our RNAi-based therapeutics are at the leading edge of genetic-based therapy with the potential to bring life changing treatments for patients. Our Targeted RNAi Molecule (TRiMTM) platform utilizes ligand-mediated delivery and is designed to enable tissue-specific targeting while being structurally simple. The TRiM platform builds on more than a decade of work on actively targeted drug delivery and offers several advantages including simplified manufacturing and reduced costs; multiple routes of administration; and potential for improved safety. Our employees are nimble, science-driven, and innovative professionals. A career at Arrowhead offers the opportunity to collaborate with top notch scientists to rapidly discover and develop RNAi-based therapeutics to add to our growing pipeline. Research and development activities are located in Madison, WI. Our R&D group includes fully-integrated capabilities for chemistry, biology, and toxicology. Madison is an exciting and sophisticated city that includes state government, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin, and major research organizations. Our HQ, clinical and regulatory operations are located in Pasadena, CA. Just north of Los Angeles and resting in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is known for its natural scenic beauty, vibrant cultural and academic environment and rich architectural setting.
