Alexandra Nikolaeva

Project Finance Manager - R & d Finance @阿斯利康

Cambridgeshire, GB

Led project finance activities across early-stage BioPharmaceuticals R&D programmes within a predominantly CVRM portfolio, informing early investment and portfolio decisions. • Built scenario-based valuation models for selected assets, working closely with global product teams and commercial colleagues to link scientific assumptions, timelines, probabilities of success and target product profiles to value and forecast implications. • Delivered forecasting, phasing and variance analysis at month- and quarter-ends, staying close to trial design changes, CRO timing and recruitment progress to surface risks early and keep financial narratives clear. • Prepared and presented finance briefings, governance materials and investment cases for early CVRM programmes, iterating assumptions with project teams and keeping decision drivers transparent. •Acted as Neuroscience finance business partner, leading financial aspects of out-licensing and therapeutic area exit across non-standard contractual arrangements and tight timelines, establishing practical processes and closing responsibilities cleanly in systems. • Worked cross-functionally, including with clinical and manufacturing teams, to align forecasts, accruals and documentation, translating scientific activity into clear financial implications that fit governance expectations. • Drove post-deal financial management activities, including milestone recognition, capitalisation assessments and audit-ready documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency and timely delivery.

King's College London

Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry

University of Cambridge

Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Therapeutic Sciences