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The Position

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. seeks an Innovation Finance Business Partner at its Tucson, Arizona location.

Duties : Serve as the financial coach and single point of contact for the Pathology Lab Development Network as part of our Innovation Finance Chapter, which provides end-to-end business consulting support to our Research and Development (R&D) organizations, such as RDS R&D, focusing on Early Development and Product Care. Review and develop systems and procedures, to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Perform budgeting, analytics, building new business models, evaluating product profitability, and financing for global research and development for diagnostic tests, systems, and assays / reagents in order to deliver high quality finance business partnering to R&D leaders. Gather and organize information on problems or procedures and actively contribute to the creation and culture of the RDS / RIS models and seek opportunities to deliver the best experience to all partners across and beyond Innovation. Take part in various operational finance activities and strategic initiatives to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures. Provide transparent facts and insights on key business topics designed to drive value and outcomes through deep understanding of finance and business realities. Deliver high quality insights to the global Head of Pathology Lab Development R&D and the RDS R&D organization. Support the development of Pathology Lab R&D delivery, roadmap, strategic direction and decision making for the R&D organizations. Collaborate with partners across Finance, Business Areas and Global Functions on RDS R&S forecasting, priority setting, and internal and external resource alignment. Identify potential bottlenecks and additional opportunities for growth. Participate in strategic workforce planning and ensure resource availability. Responsibility for functional and project costs while ensuring transparency on the achievement of financial results. Oversee RDS R&D investment processes and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) planning. Take a holistic enterprise view on the R&D delivery measuring performance of input (i.e. FTEs, CAPEX, Expense, procurement savings) and output (i.e. # patents, projects delivered on time). Identify ways to improve R&D efficiency and opportunities to harmonize and simplify processes. Ensure consistency across Business Areas while recognizing and adapting to the different needs. Conduct cost and benefit analysis focused on realizing R&D value. Take part in Innovation squad groups.

Education and experience required : Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, and 5 years of experience in the job offered or a closely related field.

Specialized Experience : Employer requires 5 years of experience in the following areas :

• Performing financial and cost-benefit analysis, reporting and planning; finance controlling; and finance business partnering for multinational organizations within the R&D / pharmaceutical& diagnostics domain.
• Translating complex financial data into actionable insights and process improvements.
• Utilizing SAP (Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing), GRRP (Global Reporting for R&D and Product Care) systems, and Tableau to execute financial reporting & analysis.
• Experience working across geographies, business and roles; networking throughout a global matrix organization; and navigating across cultural boundaries.
• Building holistic business strategies.

Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

Worksite : 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive, Tucson Arizona, 85755

The expected annual salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Tucson, Arizona is $131,880 to $182,000 per year. Actual pay within the range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at

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