SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC FINANCE & ANALYSIS
Company: Scripps Research
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Calibr-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, including
creating comprehensive documents for both leadership and the board.
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 implement 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 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. Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles
preferred; experience contributing to or developing 5 year
strategic institutional plans is highly desirable. Grant/research
accounting experience preferred. 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 improve the status quo.
Experience building and managing highly collaborative and effective
FP&A teams supporting multiple organizations / business units.
Knowledge spearheading organizational and/or process
transformation. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working
relationships across an organization and ability to influence at
all levels. Prior experience building and developing high
performing, diverse teams, with a commitment to a culture of
collaboration, performance, transparency and integrity. While
subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus
position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from
our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week
remotely from home. COMPENSATION: The expected hiring range for
this position is $210,000 to $230,000/annually, commensurate with
experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds
the listed requirements. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE: Employer
Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees
receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee
contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b)
(which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax
dollars) Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three
medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental,
vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more Access to Flexible
Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care) Competitive vacation and
sick leave policies Free, on-site parking The above statements
describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms.
The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities,
duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the
content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of
Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in
this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or
to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of
Scripps Research staff. EEO Statement : The Scripps Research
Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of
thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All
qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally
protected characteristic or status.
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