Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Analysis

SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC FINANCE & ANALYSIS

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: SENIO
004490

• Posted :
  January 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program.

Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Cali
-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITL E: Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Analysis

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Analysis, you will drive the financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support the mission of Scripps Research and support the development of financial strategies. This role requires an in‑depth FP&A background with a demonstrated track record of building a holistic picture of financial health and providing deep insights and forecasts to inform strategic decision making for large, complex organizations.

This individual will serve as a partner to executive‑level management across the Institute to enable data‑driven decision‑making around investments of time and resources while ensuring alignment with the Institute’s strategy. The successful candidate will have the ability to build effective teams who form strong partnerships across the organization to influence both strategic decision‑making and tactical execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Partners closely with the executive team and serve as a thought leader in meeting short‑term financial goals, while also maintaining the foundation for long‑term strategy to ensure Scripps Research’s financial commitments are met – internally and externally.
• Drives annual budgeting and forecasting, and long‑range financial planning for the institute.
• Supports Scripps Research’s leadership by maximizing opportunities in new initiatives /strategic investments, evaluating processes to drive efficiencies, and measuring outcomes.
• Identifies process gaps and implements solutions to increase transparency, speed, and automation to enable best‑in‑class forecasting, measurement tools and processes.
• Is responsible for all financial analyses and management reporting, forecasting and post‑close
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or similar field; prior background in investment banking or management consulting a plus.
• Ten or more years of experience, preferably in the life sciences or academic / research institutions, with strong analytic skills and a track record of growing and managing organizations in fast‑paced, fluid environments.
• Ability to understand complex business drivers, develop insights utilizing a data‑driven approach and communicate succinctly to a range of different audiences (department heads to executives and the Board of Directors).
• Adept in ambiguous situations, flexible and comfortable making decisions using available data points that can be limited and/or imperfect.
• Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments, at times on tight deadlines.
• Strategic mindset coupled with the ability and willingness to roll up sleeves where necessary and desire to constantly…