“We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers. We see individuals, not issues. We are inspired by passion, and compassion for the wellbeing of people. Our methods are based on logic, driven by rigor, results, issues, and outcomes. Our innovation means trying new things, learning from our mistakes, and consistently refining our approach. Our strategies help us define our path to success, but our effectiveness is based in the aggregate power of our initiatives to impact holistic change.” -Bill Gates The Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) is a non-profit biopharmaceutical development organization primarily dedicated to the development of impactful biopharmaceutical interventions for diseases that disproportionately affect the world’s poorest populations, diseases that combined cause five deaths every minute.
Headquartered in Cambridge MA, the Institute is designed to advance novel drug, biologics, and vaccine candidates through late-stage development and registration. The Institute encompasses experienced biopharmaceutical development professionals across regulatory, CMC, and clinical functions as well as comprehensive operational support functions. The Institute’s programs are managed by its internal teams and functional areas in collaboration, working with partners across the global health ecosystem.
The Institute is based on five core “mantras” that are embedded within the organization and its people: Urgency : Execute with excellence to maximize impact. Collaboration : Establish empowered teams to drive our bottom line: lives saved. Innovation : Build on the known, uncover the new, achieve the unprecedented. Rigor : Drive the science, focus on the details, and execute with the highest quality.
Courage : Dare to confront the world’s most significant global health challenges. Though the Institute is a diverse group of passionate change-makers, creative fixers, and relentless advocates, these five core values are universally adopted by all who join it with the personal goal of improving the health and wellness of the world’s most vulnerable populations. As a wholly owned subsidiary and separate legal entity of the Gates Foundation, the Institute partners scientifically, operationally, and financially with the foundation to leverage the foundation’s ongoing support and contributions toward the achievement of global health equity.
The Institute MRI offers flexible work arrangements for local candidates (50% on site) and a competitive relocation package for those looking to move to the Cambridge, MA area for this on-site role. Remote arrangements are not available at this time for this role. THE POSITION We are seeking a Financial Business Partner Lead to support strategic decision-making across the business. This role will act as a key liaison between Finance and operational teams, providing financial insight, challenging assumptions, and driving performance improvement from a financial lens.
Reporting to the Head of Business Planning & Analysis, the role will assume financial leadership of several programs, in addition to serving as the finance business partner to our research & development (R&D) functions at Gates Medical Research Institute. Core responsibilities will include: Finance business partner and thought leader to Global Product Teams (GPTs), translating development strategy and timelines into financial plans and contributing to our portfolio and organizational strategy.
Finance business partner to the R&D functions, providing strong financial leadership and ensuring alignment between the functions and program strategy Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. Ensure the information readily connects operational performance to financials and can be used to support better strategic decision-making at the program and functional level.
Drive financial accountability across GPTs and functions