Manager, Travel & Expense
Roivant is a biopharmaceutical company that aims to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the development and commercialization of medicines that matter. Roivant advances its pipeline by creating nimble subsidiaries or “Vants” to develop and commercialize medicines and technologies. Since its inception in 2014, Roivant has achieved the following critical milestones in support of its vision: built over 20 Vants; 12 consecutive positive Phase 3 trials; 8 FDA approvals; 5 successful IPOs; >$6B in capital raised; >$10B in global pharma partnerships and proceeds; and continued pipeline expansion across various modalities and therapeutic areas through in-licensing and acquisition of novel product candidates and technology platforms. In addition to a robust clinical stage pipeline, Roivant also incubates discovery-stage companies and health technology startups complementary to its biopharmaceutical business.
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Position Location: NYC – Hybrid
Manager Title: Associate Director, Accounting Operations
Position Summary:
The Manager, Travel & Expense will own and manage Roivant’s end-to-end T&E program, ensuring policy compliance, operational efficiency, and an excellent employee experience. This role is the internal subject matter expert for T&E — driving travel program strategy, managing vendor and TMC partnerships, and championing the traveler experience across Roivant and its Vants. The Manager partners cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, HR, and Vant teams to align T&E processes with business needs, while coordinating with IT and external partners on Concur platform administration.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the business owner and governance lead for the Concur expense platform, defining requirements, workflows, and policies while collaborating with technical teams on user administration platform configuration and maintenance
Oversee the corporate card program, including policy design, program optimization, and relationship management with card providers; coordinate with Procurement and Accounting on reporting and compliance monitoring
Develop, maintain, and enforce T&E policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and applicable regulations
Own the traveler experience end-to-end: gather and act on employee feedback, identify friction points in the travel and expense lifecycle, and continuously improve the service model for travelers and executive assistants
Partner with Accounting, Finance, HR, Legal, and Vant teams to ensure T&E processes support business activity and close requirements
Design and maintain the expense report audit framework, leveraging automation tools (e.g., IntelligentAudit) to shift from manual review to exception-based oversight; identify compliance trends and areas of risk
Lead T&E-related vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts, managing SLAs, and driving program value through preferred supplier arrangements
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability of the T&E function
Prepare and present T&E spend reporting and analytics to Finance and senior leadership, identifying trends and cost-saving opportunities
Drive strategic planning for the T&E pillar, including travel program benchmarking and multi-Vant scalability
Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Travel Management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in travel program management, T&E operations, corporate travel, or a related function
Strong cross-functional communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority and navigate complex stakeholder relationships
Working knowledge of Concur or similar T&E platforms; ability to define business requirements and oversee configuration performed by IT or a TMC partner
Experience managing a corporate card program; Mastercard preferred
Strong knowledge of T&E policies, internal controls, and compliance best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive process improvements with minimal oversight
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with duty-of-care programs, traveler safety platforms, and global travel risk management a plus
Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or professional services environment a plus
Base salary for this role will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market conditions. The expected base salary for the role will generally be between $125,000–$145,000 per year at the commencement of employment, but the final salary offered may be outside this range based on individual circumstances and business and market conditions.
Base salary if hired is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include other components such as discretionary bonuses, equity, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and Roivant reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance and business and market conditions.
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