What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Finance Business Partner - Development position at Kardigan?
About Us
Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. It is our mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.
At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. Driven by patients and their families, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic—leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted. With an eagerness to learn, we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.
These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.
Position Title: Associate Director, Finance Business Partner - Development Organization
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Senior Director, FP&A
Job Overview
Kardigan is seeking a dynamic Associate Director, Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and play a critical role in our growth. As the Associate Director, Finance Business Partner, you will be integral to our Finance team, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic financial decisions and optimize clinical enrollment models. Your expertise will guide our financial planning, analysis, and reporting. You will be the main point of contact for the Development organization, ensuring that the initiatives align with our overall business objectives.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Pay range
$164,000 - $214,000 USD
Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. It is our mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.
At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. Driven by patients and their families, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic—leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted. With an eagerness to learn, we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.
These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.
Position Title: Associate Director, Finance Business Partner - Development Organization
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Senior Director, FP&A
Job Overview
Kardigan is seeking a dynamic Associate Director, Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and play a critical role in our growth. As the Associate Director, Finance Business Partner, you will be integral to our Finance team, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic financial decisions and optimize clinical enrollment models. Your expertise will guide our financial planning, analysis, and reporting. You will be the main point of contact for the Development organization, ensuring that the initiatives align with our overall business objectives.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Financial Leadership: Lead the development and execution of financial strategies that support the clinical development pipeline, including budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Clinical Enrollment Model Development: Design and implement robust financial models for clinical trial enrollment, ensuring alignment with project timelines and resource allocation.
- Business Partnership: Foster strong relationships with development leaders and cross-functional teams, providing actionable insights and recommendations that enhance decision-making and drive performance.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management.
- System Implementation: Help design and contribute to the implementation of our FP&A system for reporting. Develop monthly management reports and dashboards to guide the business.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate on strategic initiatives, including resource planning and prioritization of clinical trials, to ensure financial viability and operational success.
- Program Team Support This position will support one of our Development GPT teams representing finance and preparing the budget and reporting for team and Executive Committee.
- Team Development: Mentor and develop finance team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- 7 years of finance experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on clinical development.
- Proven experience in financial modeling, particularly related to clinical trial enrollment.
- Strong business partnership skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and drive results in a collaborative environment.
- Exceptional analytical skills, with proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing cross-functional teams.
Pay range
$164,000 - $214,000 USD
Salary : $164,000 - $214,000