Director Finance Business Partner Benelux jobs at Incyte in France

Job Summary

As the Country Finance Business Partner, you will oversee all aspects of the finance function within the country with a focus on optimizing business results and you are part of the country leadership team. You will be the key owner of planning, forecasting and analysis of the country financial performance. You will mainly support country organization in France but also one mid-size market in Europe (Benelux). On a ad-hoc basis you will also support the HQ finance team on all local finance matters (f.e. compliance reporting, AR collection, tax, VAT).

The position is based in the French office in Paris, strong line reporting to Head of EU Finance based in Morges, Switzerland and dotted line reporting to the General Manager France

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibility for reviewing the commercial performance and providing financial analysis to business unit management.
• Support decision making with data and insight.
• Collaborate with Business units & Brand teams on P&L management and brand investments.
• Identify and measure key success drivers.
• Assisting in the preparation of the operating budget.
• Supporting the preparation of management reports.
• Drive efficiencies through continuous review and improvement of existing processes.
• Support HQ Finance team for any local finance activities like collection of Accounts receivables, statutory reporting, financial audit, VAT and Treasury.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Participate to review requests of reimbursement due by governmental rebates and payback e;g . CEPS conventional agreements (net versus list price, Capping management) , Contribution M (vs clause de sauvegarde), ANSM taxes, VAT management , wholesalers account management.
• Direct management of DOA (Department of Operations and Administration) currently consisting of two FTEs + interim with optimization of processes and support to french specific compliance (e.g. Loi d’encadrement des Avantages and Transparence des liens)
• Member of the country leadership team, you contribute to the overall evolution of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or a related field.
• 10+ years of Finance-related experience; Pharma/Life Science/Biotech experience is a requirement.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical skills, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Hyperion) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced and growing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Summary

As the Country Finance Business Partner, you will oversee all aspects of the finance function within the country with a focus on optimizing business results and you are part of the country leadership team. You will be the key owner of planning, forecasting and analysis of the country financial performance. You will mainly support country organization in France but also one mid-size market in Europe (Benelux). On a ad-hoc basis you will also support the HQ finance team on all local finance matters (f.e. compliance reporting, AR collection, tax, VAT).

The position is based in the French office in Paris, strong line reporting to Head of EU Finance based in Morges, Switzerland and dotted line reporting to the General Manager France

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibility for reviewing the commercial performance and providing financial analysis to business unit management.
• Support decision making with data and insight.
• Collaborate with Business units & Brand teams on P&L management and brand investments.
• Identify and measure key success drivers.
• Assisting in the preparation of the operating budget.
• Supporting the preparation of management reports.
• Drive efficiencies through continuous review and improvement of existing processes.
• Support HQ Finance team for any local finance activities like collection of Accounts receivables, statutory reporting, financial audit, VAT and Treasury.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Participate to review requests of reimbursement due by governmental rebates and payback e;g . CEPS conventional agreements (net versus list price, Capping management) , Contribution M (vs clause de sauvegarde), ANSM taxes, VAT management , wholesalers account management.
• Direct management of DOA (Department of Operations and Administration) currently consisting of two FTEs + interim with optimization of processes and support to french specific compliance (e.g. Loi d’encadrement des Avantages and Transparence des liens)
• Member of the country leadership team, you contribute to the overall evolution of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or a related field.
• 10+ years of Finance-related experience; Pharma/Life Science/Biotech experience is a requirement.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical skills, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Hyperion) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced and growing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Under the hierarchical supervision of France General Manager and the functional supervision of the Head of Public Affairs, International, the position has as main objective to:

• Define and implement the company's strategy in the field of public affairs.
• Maintain relations with institutional, national and European players in order to best represent the company's interests on the public stage.
• Promote the company's image within its environment.
• Define the global communication strategy and manage its implementation on a national or international scale.
• Work with patient organisations accordingly to their evolving position in the healthcare decision-making space. Ensure the monitoring of the health sector and take into account the patient dimension in its entirety.
• Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics by acting within local, regional and global compliance and legal requirements and company policies.

Collaborate with internal teams

• Development of cross-functionality and a service-oriented work culture

Define and implement company’s strategy

• Contribution of a strategic reflection in the respect of the ethical framework
• Development of related action plans, management and coordination of their implementation
• Definition and monitoring of specific associated budgets

Lead projects in area of expertise

• Definition of projects and actions to be carried out within scope and arbitrating priorities according to the evolution of the environment and current events
• Monitoring of projects by sharing meaning, challenges and results with all participants
• Responsibility for the cost, time, quality, traceability and compliance of projects at each stage
• Coordination of institutional projects in conjunction with other departments
• Participation in projects on behalf of other departments by providing business expertise and by following the project manager's format and schedule, respecting deadlines and ensuring the quality of intermediate and/or final deliverables

Represent the company in various bodies

• Development of a broad vision of the scope of intervention at the national or even international level
• Development of a mapping of the institutional actors to be met having an impact on the institutional environment
• Development and coordination of influence actions in the field of public affairs
• Establishment and negotiation of partnerships with national and European institutions
• Impulse, supervision or animation of commissions, round tables or working groups internally or externally in the field of public affairs France/Europe
• Establishment of efficient collaboration with stakeholders in the sector in order to relay the key messages of the institutional policy carried by the company

Inform and support top management

• Analysis and anticipation of national and international regulatory developments in the sector
• Coordination and drafting of legislative texts and monitoring legislative regulations and case law
• Provision of information, advice to management in defining their institutional policy
• Guarantee and monitoring of the quality of the information provided in terms of expertise and services rendered

Contribute to the cohesion of internal teams

• Facilitation of inter-departmental communication and professional relations
• Development of mutual aid within the team and with collaborators and other departments

Definition of the company's global communication strategy

• Advisory role to top management on the evolution of the brand identity and positioning internally and externally
• Support for changes in the company in terms of internal and external communication, particularly during crisis management
• Collection of strategic information related to the development of the company from top management (governance, business project, managerial project, etc.)
• Identification and valuation of the work carried out within the company's functional departments (sales, marketing, human resources, IT, etc.)
• Setting strategic directions of the company's communication in terms of image, visibility, message and defining the annual communication plan
• Definition of the company's media, editorial and visual strategy (segmentation of message targets, choice of information channels and editorial, etc.)
• Planning and development of annual budget of the communication department
• Coordination of communication campaigns
• Advice and support to top management in the context of strategic reflection and specific actions (crisis communication, etc.)
• Approval of the variations of the communication plan in various aspects: internal, external communication (public relations, press, etc.), corporate, web, etc.
• Monitoring the consistency of the company's image on all forms of communication, print and web media or events
• Search for means, networks or actions to ensure the visibility of the company within environment
• Supervision of the creation and production of media intended for the company's various audiences, internal and external (brochures, kits, posters, etc.)
• Development of innovative communication tools to ensure brand visibility on new communication channels (wiki, mobile, intranet sites, websites, etc.)
• Development of the event and public relations strategy, even accompanying the manager on external trips or representing the company there
• Media monitoring on the impact in the press concerning the company
• Management of generalist or specialized communication agencies in the context of major events

Cross Functional management in communication

• Evaluation of the return on investment of communication actions in terms of notoriety for the company and making the necessary arbitrations (investment in innovative means, conservation of more traditional tools, etc.)
• Monitoring of deviations from the provisional budget set at the beginning of the year and reporting to general management.
• Coordination and exchange with other communication directors on the messages to be conveyed in the case of globalized groups
• Optimization or updating of existing processes in order to improve the daily operation of the communication department

Competitive intelligence and relations with other departments

• Competitive intelligence in the sector
• Management of fake news in conjunction with other departments

Profile

• BA/BS required. Advanced degree in science, health or business-related field preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in and governmental affairs, public relations , patient advocacy.
• Preferably, previous experience in direct connection with French health authorities, reimbursement agencies, hospital administrators and health insurance companies.
• In-depth understanding of the healthcare ecosystem in France.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to represent Incyte when interacting with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with policy makers, patient advocacy groups, professional associations, academia and other stakeholders.
• Confident personal presence and experience managing and hosting live activities/programs.
• Highly driven, strategic and results oriented.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success working in a matrix environment with diverse groups/function, overseeing complex programs and managing external vendors.
• Demonstrating strong culture of business integrity and ethics.
• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word & PowerPoint, required).
• Fluent in written and spoken French and English.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)

• Consistently achieve or exceed revenue targets.
• Consistently engage customers, through in-person interactions in their offices or virtually (on occasion) as requested or required by a customer, within assigned geography, deliver scientific and clinically targeted messages to launch and grow current and future brands.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other field-based stakeholders in the territory and region to proactively address customer needs, identify market dynamics, and develop strategies to ensure optimal success.
• Create, develop and execute a strategic business plan that coordinates efforts with regional counterparts that reflects in-depth local market and account specific knowledge.
• Develop and maintain strong disease state knowledge and exemplary selling skills.
• Demonstrate and communicate in-depth knowledge of the clinical data for Incyte’s products to external stakeholders.
• Execute on national level strategies, deliver branded and disease state sales messages, and planned promotional programs.
• Provide exceptional customer service through total account management, including product access, reimbursement and on-label medical questions.
• Provide feedback on marketing tools, tactics and effectiveness of sales activities.
• Represent in a professional, compliant, and ethical manner.

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of successful biotech/pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in immunology or dermatology.
• Results oriented with a history of proven successful sales performance documented in annual reviews.
• A drive to achieve and operate with a high degree of integrity within compliance guidelines.
• Documented history of successful product launches in a highly competitive market.
• Demonstrated ability to gain consistent access and develop strong professional relationships with providers.
• The ability to work effectively in collaboration with team members in order to achieve a common goal.
• Work effectively in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of dermatology patient access programs, market access, specialty pharmacies and prior authorization pull-through initiatives.
• Strong business planning acumen, highly organized with strong account management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
• The ability to travel is required utilizing all modes of transportation as necessary (car, air, train, etc.). The level and frequency of travel, including overnights, will depend on the specific territory and/or business purpose or need.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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The main purpose of this Human Resource position is the design and the implementation of all the HR infrastructure, processes, operations and administration for France and Benelux in coordination HR International.

Duties and Responsibilities

·Build and strengthen the HR infrastructure needed to support the assigned client groups.

·Coordinate the strategic workforce planning in view of Incyte Vision for the future.

·Manage all employment & HR legal matters within country legislations and company policies.

·Guide and support the local management team on HR and people matters such as talent development, performance management, and conflict resolutions.

·Develop and retain talents to support the business strategy in alignment with HR and business strategy.

·Advise department heads in best management and development practices.

·Promote and foster a culture and environment that are productive, empowered, flexible, and supportive of people’s needs.

·Manage the recruitment process, including selection, interviews, and decision-making.

·Manage all employee life-cycle administration from hiring (employment contracts) to exit (termination).

·Perform the local onboarding of new employees.

·Handle and process local employee benefits administration with all benefit and insurance providers, coordinating with the Senior Manager, Benefits Europe.

·Drive the French CSE processes: meetings, questions, minutes, and official publishing to employees in coordination with the GM.

·Make recommendations and implement all value-sharing programs as they become compulsory or decided by Corporate.

·Monitor local compensation market intelligence and trends to ensure competitiveness and provide inputs from local market practices into Global.

·Develop and implement organizational policies across the organization in coordination with International/EU HR.

·Manage the yearly company performance processes such as incentive, equity, and merit increase review in line with company guidance.

·Be the HR contact person for all employees within the assigned region.

·Liaise with labor professionals and payroll providers.

·Manage the car fleet policy and coordinate with the Director of Administration and Finance the company car leasing provider and mobile phone local providers.

·Manage all Facilities/Safety-related activities and maintenance of the Boulogne office.

·Manage all ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting to comply with our global responsibility obligations.

·Maintain and update local mandatory employee records as per local legislation obligations and data privacy requirements.

·Work on assigned regional HR projects as instructed by International HR Head.

·Organize and coordinate all local employee-related events.

·Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics.

·Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines.

·Be a member of the Executive leadership committee (CoDir)

Requirements

·University degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources or relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification/experience.

·Good understanding of Human Resources practices in France and Benelux.

·8-10 years Human Resources experience in a multinational company environment.

·Experience in a pharmaceutical company.

·Entrepreneurial spirit to build up a HR structure.

·Flexible to handle the strategic and the administrative components of the job.

·Highly computer-literate, IT oriented and systems/process-minded.

·Capacity to work under pressure.

·Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner.

·Problem solving ability; excellent communicator.

·Strong organizational and time management skills.

·Strong in planning and project management.

·Fluent in both French & English (written/spoken).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Learn more at:

During the process, you may be asked to respond to questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet certain objective criteria required by the job. You can learn more about this process .