What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Strategic Operations 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: Senior Manager, Strategic Operations
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Job Overview
Kardigan is looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Operations—a corporate athlete who thrives in a dynamic environment, wears multiple hats, and moves seamlessly between strategy and execution. This individual will be a force multiplier, ensuring projects move forward efficiently and effectively. Speed and agility are key in a team that thrives on intellectual curiosity, strategic execution, and relentless problem-solving.
Think of this role as part project manager, part business strategist, part financial analyst, and part problem-solver—someone who gets things done with minimal oversight and excels at navigating ambiguity. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, strong financial modeling capabilities, and expertise in Excel. If you’re someone who loves solving complex problems, thrives in fast-paced environments, and knows how to get things done, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
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: Senior Manager, Strategic Operations
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Job Overview
Kardigan is looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Operations—a corporate athlete who thrives in a dynamic environment, wears multiple hats, and moves seamlessly between strategy and execution. This individual will be a force multiplier, ensuring projects move forward efficiently and effectively. Speed and agility are key in a team that thrives on intellectual curiosity, strategic execution, and relentless problem-solving.
Think of this role as part project manager, part business strategist, part financial analyst, and part problem-solver—someone who gets things done with minimal oversight and excels at navigating ambiguity. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, strong financial modeling capabilities, and expertise in Excel. If you’re someone who loves solving complex problems, thrives in fast-paced environments, and knows how to get things done, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Drive Strategic Initiatives: Own and execute high-impact projects across functions (R&D, finance, operations, and commercial strategy).
- Project Management: Build and maintain clear project plans, ensuring deliverables are met on time and stakeholders are aligned.
- Financial Analysis & Modeling: Develop and refine financial models to support strategic decision-making, forecasting, and operational planning.
- Problem Solving: Identify challenges, develop solutions, and implement changes across the business.
- Cross-Functional Execution: Serve as a connector between teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and accountability.
- Operational Efficiency: Optimize processes, workflows, and reporting to improve overall company effectiveness.
- A Doer: You have a bias for action and don’t wait for permission to solve problems.
- Highly Analytical: You can build a model in Excel that actually makes sense, interpret complex data, and provide strategic insights.
- Versatile & Adaptable: You can shift between strategy and execution without missing a beat.
- Financially Savvy: You understand P&Ls, unit economics, and financial planning—experience in biotech or healthcare is a plus.Excel Ninja: INDEX/MATCH, dynamic models—you get it.
- Project Management Pro: You can structure and execute complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Independent & Accountable: You take ownership and execute with precision.
- 7 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, venture-backed startups, or a fast-paced biotech environment.
- Strong financial modeling and Excel skills—this is non-negotiable.
- Experience in biotech, healthcare, or life sciences is a plus, but not required.
- Proven track record of getting things done—whether that’s launching new initiatives, improving processes, or executing major strategic projects.
