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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business and providing strategic guidance to support growth, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The CFO will lead financial strategy, capital management, and operational rigor while serving as a core member of the executive team. Partnering closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, CMO, Regulatory, and Business Development leadership, this individual will help drive strategy and execution across research, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, G&A, and capital allocation. With the next major financing round in planning, the CFO will lead capital strategy and serve as a primary external representative to investors and government partners.
This role will oversee long-term financial planning, capital allocation, budgeting, forecasting, cash runway management, and corporate finance activities. The CFO will lead equity financing efforts, including future financing rounds and potential pre-IPO activities, while building relationships with investors and investment banking partners. Responsibilities also include developing financial narratives and investor materials, managing government-funded programs and related financial compliance requirements, and serving as the primary financial interface for government collaborations. The CFO will support potential licensing transactions, strategic partnerships, and M&A opportunities while ensuring financial reporting, audit readiness, internal controls, and governance frameworks are appropriate for a growing clinical-stage organization.
The successful candidate will bring at least 15 years of progressive finance experience with significant leadership responsibility in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations, ideally including CFO or Head of Finance experience within a clinical-stage company. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of leading or co-leading equity raises and experience building and scaling finance functions, financial systems, and teams. CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials are preferred. This individual must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced clinical-stage environment, collaborating across scientific, clinical, legal, and business functions, and representing the company with investors, government partners, financial institutions, and the Board while driving execution, accountability, and long-term financial strategy.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $400,000 to $450,000 annually. The role is also eligible for a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA contributions, health and wellness reimbursement, unlimited PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. This salary range represents the good faith estimate expected at the time of posting.