Description
The Commercial Budget & Vendor Operations Manager will oversee the end-to-end commercial budget tracking, and reporting, and act as the primary owner of agency/vendor financial management (SOWs, POs, invoicing, contract routing, and spend governance). You will work cross-functionally with Commercial leadership, Finance, Procurement, and external partners to ensure every investment is aligned with strategic priorities and delivers measurable value toward product growth.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Commercial Budget Management & Reporting
- Facilitate annual and ongoing commercial budget planning cycles, partnering closely with Finance and Commercial leadership to define investment priorities and resource allocation
- Develop and maintain detailed budget tracking tools and dashboards to monitor actuals vs. forecast and identify variances early
- Establish processes and operating mechanisms to ensure proactive budget management, including monthly budget reviews and quarterly forecast updates
- Provide insights and recommendations to optimize budget utilization and support data-driven decision-making
- Vendor Management, OPEX PO & SOW Governance
- Serve as a financial point of contact for agency partners and vendors regarding SOW and PO development, budget tracking, invoice management, and financial compliance
- Oversee routing, and management of all OPEX Statements of Work and Purchase Orders, ensuring clarity of deliverables, timelines, and cost structures
- Track and reconcile agency fees, project expenses, and change orders to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved scope
- Establish standardized processes, templates, and operating rhythms to improve efficiency in budget management and vendor engagement
- Identify opportunities to streamline spend, eliminate redundancies, and reduce non-working dollars
- Analyze investment performance and vendor value to support decisions on vendor selection, onboarding, and ongoing evaluation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
- Act as a strategic partner to brand teams and Commercial leadership, providing transparent budget status, scenario planning, and financial guidance
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations summarizing budget performance, risks, opportunities, and investment impacts
Education & Licenses and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Marketing, or related field. 5+ years of experience in commercial operations, finance, marketing operations, or vendor/budget management, biopharma or healthcare experience strongly preferred
Competencies & Skills
- Proven ability to manage complex budgets and financial planning processes with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience developing and managing SOWs, POs, vendor contracts, and agency relationships
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable influencing across teams and levels
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial tracking tools; familiarity with SAP/Oracle/Workday or similar systems a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Travel up to 30%
Why Join Us?
Arcutis is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company entering a defining phase of expansion. Building on recent commercial success, we are laying the foundation for sustained, long-term growth as we continue to bring innovative dermatology therapies to market. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by ensuring they can access our therapies when and where they need them.
We are reinventing how we engage with patients, providers, and partners, accelerating innovation across the commercial organization through new patient-centric engagement pathways. This includes the development of digital platforms such as telehealth solutions, direct-to-patient engagement portals, and other modern access models designed to simplify the patient journey.
With a strong product portfolio, agile partnerships, and a culture focused on continuous improvement, Arcutis is evolving market engagement by creating new opportunities for access and value delivery. As we enter our next phase of growth, this role will play a critical part in shaping strategic direction and translating bold ideas into real-world execution. Arcutis is uniquely positioned to become the preeminent innovation-driven medical dermatology company, and we are looking for top talent to join our team. We are nimble, collaborative, and passionate about achieving our mission!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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