Director, Business Development Accounting

BeiGene, Ltd. has proposed to change its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd. The new name is subject to shareholder approval and, once approved, use of the name will be phased in over 2025. There may be instances where “BeiGene” or “BeOne” are used to describe the company during this transition period. BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

BeOne Medicines continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer. We are looking for a Director of Business Development Accounting to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position is highly visible throughout the organization and will deal with complex accounting topics related to business development, M&A and collaboration transactions. As a valuable resource to the organization, you must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. You must also have the ability to coordinate and manage projects, be proactive and deadline-focused, as well as highly organized.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Play an integral role in strategic financial decision-making by analyzing the accounting implications of acquisitions, collaborations, investments and other business development activities.
• Assess accounting implications and risks related to new deal structures, contracts and other business development transactions.
• Ensure business development related transactions are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP and assist with impacts to IFRS-related reporting jurisdictions (China and Hong Kong).
• Serve as a key liaison between accounting and senior leadership on business development related accounting matters.
• Oversee and project manage external valuation specialists.
• Lead internal control policies, procedures, and documentation as it relates to business development accounting activities.
• Lead ad hoc technical accounting projects and support SEC reporting.

Education Required:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance (or other related field).

Qualifications:    

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 10+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly related to business combinations, collaborative arrangements and investments in debt and equity securities
• CPA preferred.
• Significant experience in business development/collaboration accounting within life sciences preferred.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel across the organization.
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Flexibility to handle conflicting priorities and work under strict deadlines
• Strong analytical skills.

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $158,200.00 - $218,200.00 annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene, Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.