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Senior Finance Business Partner (Drug Design and Development), London, UK

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Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

This position suits a finance professional with direct experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences who wants to lead strategic financial operations for drug design and development. The role is based at Isomorphic Labs in London, UK, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring three days a week in the office.

Role Overview

Isomorphic Labs is hiring a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the drug discovery organisation in London. This new position provides strategic and operational financial management for all drug development activities spanning from early discovery through preclinical testing. The professional in this role will bring financial leadership to key stakeholders as the organisation builds its drug portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance partner for the Drug Design and Development team and provide strategic thought partnership for portfolio objectives
Lead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning workflows
Build project-level NPV and risk-adjusted valuation models for pipeline assets to support the Portfolio Steering Team
Model economics for biopharma partnerships, licensing deals, research collaborations, and milestones alongside Business Development
Partner with the External Research team and Procurement during RFP processes to evaluate, benchmark, and negotiate vendor budgets
Deliver regular variance analysis, manage robust accruals, and enhance financial reporting and processes

Requirements

Direct experience managing R&D, drug development finance, and FP&A within biotech, pharma, or life sciences
Deep experience building and maintaining robust financial models for portfolio prioritisation and project NPV
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another quantitative field
Clear executive-level communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience utilizing large language models and other artificial intelligence tools to drive efficiency

Nice to Have

Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent
Life sciences background or experience
Experience using Google Workspace tools including Sheets and Slides
Experience implementing or managing financial systems such as ERP or procurement platforms

Skills and Tools

Financial modeling and project NPV
R&D and biotech FP&A
Large language models and AI tools for efficiency
Google Workspace including Sheets and Slides
ERP and financial procurement systems

About the Company

Isomorphic Labs was launched in 2021 to advance human health by building on and beyond the AlphaFold system. The interdisciplinary team consists of drug discovery experts and machine learning specialists building predictive and generative AI models to accelerate scientific discovery. The organisation combines biology and information science to model complex biological phenomena, design novel molecules, and develop medicines to treat and cure diseases.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Isomorphic Labs careers page.

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Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This role is based in London, UK, and follows a hybrid work model requiring three days a week in the office.

What background is required for this role?

Candidates must have direct experience managing R&D or drug development finance and FP&A within biotech, pharma, or life sciences, alongside a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another quantitative field.

What does the Senior Finance Business Partner do?

The partner provides strategic and operational financial management for drug development, leads budgeting and forecasting, builds project-level NPV and valuation models, and partners with Business Development and Procurement.

Are there any nice-to-have qualifications?

Yes, preferred qualifications include a professional accounting qualification like ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA, a life sciences background, Google Workspace experience, and experience managing financial systems like ERP.

How do I apply for this position?

Applicants can apply through the official Isomorphic Labs careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Isomorphic Labs careers page.

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