About Oxford Biotherapeutics:
Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT) is a dynamic, growing, international biotechnology company based in Oxford, UK, and San Jose, CA. We are a clinical stage oncology company with a pipeline of immuno-oncology and antibody-drug conjugate-based therapies. OBT's IO discovery process provides unique insight into the cancer-immune cell synapse and has identified several novel IO candidates for cancer therapy. Discovery of novel tumor antigens and immune cell surface proteins at OBT is performed using the proprietary Oxford Genome Anatomy Project (OGAP®) database. OBT currently has one ADC in phase 1b clinical trials in collaboration with Menarini.
Purpose of the Role
To ensure the commercial success of external contracts through the timely and accurate forecasting of resource utilization against budget; proactively influence resource reallocation. Present reports to internal management.
Roles and Responsibilities:
This role will involve:
- Input into the development of the collaboration budget (preparation of budgets, understanding implications internally on resource allocation) and able to produce and implement change of order budgets for on-going projects) together with the GFD, the Director of Alliance Management and SVP EI
- Being the interface between the External Innovation science team, PMs and the contract
- Management of collaboration budget throughout the agreement providing financial information for OBT internal systems, preparation of accrual reports, request for invoices
- Proactive influencing on needed re-worked resource reallocation in line with most profitable contractual terms
- Prepare rolling and annual budget forecasting on profitability of each external contract as requested by GFD.
- Timesheet System Management (setup and maintenance of project-specific timesheets in OBT’s internal system, management of reconciliation of actual vs budget costs on a regular basis)
Please note the roles and responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to the above.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Qualifications:
- College or University degree, preferably in Finance/Economics
- At least 3 years' experience in project budgeting and financial analysis
- Track record of working with business units to deliver on contractual profitability
- Proficiency in standard MS Office applications, advanced use of MS Excel
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication/negotiation skills
- Willingness to communicate with, and influence, all involved departments and sponsors
- Ability to produce accurate and timely information/reports
- Ability to work under pressure and to perform multi-task activities
- Team player, forging strong relationships to enable swift reaction to priorities
Desirable:
- Scientific background
- Use of R&D timesheet software (eg R&D Time)
- Worked in a CRO in similar role
- Ability to understand workflows required to deliver milestones
- Passion to deliver maximum profitability
Behaviors:
- Highly self-motivated
- Creative problem solver
- Adopts a resilient and proactive approach
- Team oriented
- Supportive
- A positive attitude
- Enthusiasm
- Flexibility and agile
- Readiness to learn new methods
One of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer comprehensive benefits.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- STD, LTD, Basic Life, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year (increasing with tenure)
- 5 sick days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual training budget for professional development
- Annual bonus program
- New hire stock options
- Team building events and activities
Equal Opportunities Statement
OBT is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Why Join Us
We promote a culture of innovation, responsibility, and commitment to our goals and objectives. Together, we believe, we can pool our resources and our uniqueness to develop novel, robust cures for one of the most challenging health conditions today. We recognize that our team is only as good as the people in it. Our people have used the words friendly, collaborative, and hard working to describe the culture here at OBT. This is why, while we strive to ensure that we hire only the best people. We also strive to provide a working environment that is based on cooperation, innovation, and mutual respect.