Business Controller, Life Sciences

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Date: Mar 25, 2026

Location: Tewksbury, MA, US, 01876

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74104

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​            
       

                                                          

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Serve as the primary finance partner to Life Sciences business leaders, providing financial insights to support strategic, operational, and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial analysis for key business initiatives, commercial deals, investments in manufacturing, technology, commercialization strategies, pricing, margin optimization and ROIC expansion
  • Develop financial models, scenarios, and sensitivities to assess risks and opportunities across the product lines in Life Sciences
  • Support long-range planning, annual operating plans, and rolling forecasts, aligning financial objectives with Life Sciences business strategy
  • Support evaluation of make/buy decisions, capital investments, and capacity planning aligned with Life Sciences growth strategies
  • Champion the adoption of digital tools, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions within Finance to improve forecasting accuracy, scenario modeling, and business decision support for Life Sciences teams
  • Partner with Finance Transformation, IT, and business stakeholders to identify and implement automation and AI use cases (e.g., forecasting, variance analysis, performance dashboards), driving efficiency, scalability, and insight generation
  • Lead, coach, and develop finance team members supporting the Life Sciences business, fostering strong business acumen and analytical capabilities
  • Act as a mentor and thought leader within the finance organization, sharing best practices and driving capability building

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline (MBA or CPA preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls in a regulated environment
  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including business partnering or financial leadership roles and leading or supporting the adoption of digital tools, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions within Finance

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $158,902.00 - $218,490.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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