Manager, R&D FP&A
Integra LifeSciences
Summary
This position will provide financial leadership and decision support for key R&D Enabling Functions, including the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA), while also leading enterprise innovation pipeline analytics and supporting capital appropriation governance processes.
Job description
The Manager will partner closely with senior leadership to develop financial plans, evaluate R&D investments, and deliver actionable insights that enable effective prioritization and execution of the company's innovation strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with CTO, CMO, and GRA leadership to support long-range planning, annual operating plans, and forecasts, providing clear insights into drivers of spend, risks, and opportunities
- Lead financial support for R&D Enabling Functions, including monthly and quarterly variance analysis, trend monitoring, and preparation of executive-ready reporting and insights
- Support the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation of accurate accruals, alignment with Accounting and FP&A on post-close adjustments, and delivery of timely and actionable actual vs. budget reporting
- Lead enterprise innovation pipeline analytics, developing models, dashboards, and insights to provide visibility into R&D investments and support prioritization and trade-off decisions
- Own financial modeling and business case development for R&D investments, applying consistent methodologies (e.g., NPV, IRR, risk-adjusted returns) and partnering cross-functionally to challenge assumptions and enhance decision quality
- Support capital appropriation governance processes, ensuring rigor and consistency in investment submissions, reviewing proposals for financial integrity and alignment, and tracking performance against approved business cases
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and forecast accuracy, in collaboration with Accounting and broader FP&A teams
- Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights, and prepare materials for Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Board discussions, and ad hoc strategic analyses
Desired Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required; MBA preferred
- 3-7+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Finance, or related roles
- Experience supporting R&D, life sciences, or other highly regulated environments strongly preferred
- Strong financial modeling skills and demonstrated experience developing investment business cases
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial and non-financial data and translate into actionable insights
- Demonstrated success operating in a cross-functional, matrixed organization and influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with financial planning systems (specifically OneStream) a plus
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required
- MBA preferred
- 3-7+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Finance, or related roles
- Experience supporting R&D, life sciences, or other highly regulated environments strongly preferred
- Strong financial modeling skills and demonstrated experience developing investment business cases
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial and non-financial data and translate into actionable insights
- Demonstrated success operating in a cross-functional, matrixed organization and influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Experience with financial planning systems (specifically OneStream) a plus
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Business Accident Insurance
- Group Legal Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
Company overview
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation is a global medical technology company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1989. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the symbol IART, Integra specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medical devices for neurosurgery, reconstructive surgery, and general surgery applications. The company is renowned for its pioneering work in regenerative medicine, most notably the Integra artificial skin, which was the first commercially reproducible skin tissue used to treat severe burns and other skin wounds. Integra's comprehensive product portfolio includes surgical instruments, neurosurgical devices, advanced wound care solutions, orthopedic hardware, dermal regeneration products, and tissue-engineered wound dressings. With approximately 3,946-4,396 employees worldwide, the company serves hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and medical practices globally through direct sales representatives and an extensive distribution network. Integra's commitment to limiting uncertainty for surgeons enables healthcare professionals to focus on providing optimal patient care through simplified procedures and reliable medical technology solutions.