

Senior Finance Business Partner, pipeline and project - R&D Finance
Do you have experience in the intersection of Finance and R&D in Pharma or Biotech, and want to lead the financial management of clinical stage molecules/projects in Lundbeck’s pipeline? And be the link between Group Finance and the Global Project Team, and help manage our overall pipeline? Then please read on, as the role as Finance Business Partner to our R&D project and portfolio may just be something for you.
Your new role – why is this a great opportunity?
This is the opportunity to apply and expand your existing knowledge of financial planning and performance management both at the project and the portfolio level. You will independently be a financial advisor to several of our clinical stage molecules, drive financial planning and reporting, and deliver impactful analyses of trade-offs (involving cost, risk, value, timelines etc) within and between projects. This role requires knowledge about R&D in pharma, financial knowledge, analytical skills and an interest in collaborating across the value chain with stakeholders with different backgrounds, as we cover research to marketed products.
Key responsibilities are:
Your future team
Group Finance at Lundbeck is located in Valby and is around 50 employees in total, of which 8-9 support Research and Development around three main tasks: financials around pipeline and portfolio projects, project valuation/investment decision support, and controlling of capacity/fixed cost. You will join the pipeline and project finance team of team 4-5 people. The team takes pride in a workplace characterized by high performance, collaboration, and a close-knit informal atmosphere to help make Lundbeck #1 in brain health.
The position is based in Valby, Denmark, with the expectation that you are physically present at the office, with some ability to work remotely.
What you bring to the team
We are looking for someone with the right mix of skills, background and interest in R&D, Finance, planning and decision support – who on the personal side is proactive, collaborative and independently takes initiative.
Other things we look for include some of the following:
Our promise to you
Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace, passionate colleagues and a culture characterized as collaborative – a must to successfully bring our treatments through research and development all the way to commercialization and the people who need them. We offer a mix of exciting tasks and numerous development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your wellbeing.
You can also learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com or by following us on LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).
Apply now
Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!
Upload your CV, grades, and a cover letter with a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.
If you have questions or want to hear more, please feel free to contact Toke Ward Petersen, Senior Director R&D Finance, via email at topt@lundbeck.com. Applications must be received by 7.4.2026. We will interview on a continuous basis and reserve the right to close the position ahead of time if the right candidate is found.
We need every brain in the game – and that includes all brains and the different perspectives we bring to the table. At Lundbeck, we embrace the uniqueness of each employee, and we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.
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