Chief Financial Officer

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Our client, a late-stage and private biotechnology company in San Diego, is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. This is a pivotal leadership role for a finance executive who can drive capital strategy, support a range of corporate development pathways, and build the infrastructure and discipline needed to scale into the next phase of growth. The ideal candidate brings a track record of success in the biotechnology space, including commercial-stage finance leadership, public market readiness, and transaction execution.

Job Responsibilities :

• Partner closely with the CEO and Board to shape the company’s financial strategy, including near- and long-term capitalization planning.
• Lead all aspects of the finance organization, including FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, audit, and investor relations.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support strategic decision-making, capital planning, and resource allocation.
• Guide the company through key strategic events such as potential M&A, licensing transactions, crossover rounds, or an IPO.
• Oversee financial planning and reporting related to strategic partnerships, including royalty-based and milestone-driven licensing agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and legal teams to ensure strong financial support for upcoming product launches.
• Build scalable, GAAP-compliant systems and processes that meet public company standards and enable financial transparency and discipline.
• Lead engagement with investors, bankers, and external stakeholders, representing the company in financing, partnership, and potential exit conversations.
• Support financial diligence and integration planning for potential transactions.

Education, Experience, Skills :

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance, Strategy / Planning, and Business Development

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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