Title:
VIE - Finance Analyst/ControllerCompany:
Ipsen Pharma (SAS)
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Description:
V.I.E. Finance Analyst / Controller – R&D Finance
Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA) | 18 months
Ready to launch your international career?
Join Ipsen, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to improving patients' lives worldwide.
As a V.I.E. Finance Analyst / Controller, you will join our R&D Finance team and support the financial management of key R&D assets and projects. Working closely with Asset Leaders and Finance teams across the US, UK and France, you will contribute to financial analysis, controlling, budgeting and strategic R&D initiatives in a highly international environment.
What you'll do
- Prepare and review financial models related to R&D costs.
- Support clinical study budget analysis across different therapeutic areas.
- Analyze financial data and produce accurate reports and insights.
- Support R&D controlling activities and finance management tasks.
- Contribute to financial analysis, benchmarking and cost modelling for global clinical projects.
- Support R&D Finance due diligence, Business Development, Licensing and M&A activities.
- Partner with R&D teams, Project Leaders and Finance stakeholders to provide visibility on project costs and investments.
- Contribute to Global R&D Finance initiatives and ad-hoc financial projects.
What we're looking for
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
- First experience in Financial Analysis, Planning or Controlling.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Knowledge of SAP and/or TM1 would be a plus.
- Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and R&D environment.
- Proactive, collaborative and comfortable working in an international environment.
Why join Ipsen?
International experience in the United States
Exposure to global R&D projects and strategic financial topics
Collaboration with Finance and R&D teams across the US, UK and France
Opportunity to develop your financial analysis, controlling and business partnering skills in a global biopharmaceutical environment
About the V.I.E. Program
The International Volunteer Program (V.I.E.) is a unique opportunity for European Economic Area nationals aged 18 to 28 to gain professional experience abroad while developing valuable international skills.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- First experience in financial analysis, planning, or controlling
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Knowledge of SAP and/or TM1
- Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and R&D environment
- Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in an international environment
- European Economic Area nationality and age 18 to 28 for the V.I.E. program
Ipsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ipsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Ipsen.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad medical, dental, and vision offerings. Company materials emphasize a wide-ranging package that supports overall wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted with a competitive 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase plan. These elements are frequently cited as strengths in the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave and company-provided backup child and elder care. These programs complement core benefits and add practical day-to-day value.
Ipsen Insights
What We Do
Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world
