Job Functions1. Financial Planning & Analysis2. Budgeting & Long Range Planning Processes3. Optimize Financial Reporting & Performance Management4. Collaborate on Corporate Finance Initiatives5. Enhance Financial Governance & Compliance
Job Requirements1. 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years of experience with a post graduate degree in financial planning, analysis, or accounting, preferably within biotech, pharma, or healthcare.2. Strong technical and analytical skills – Expertise in Anaplan, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.3. Proven experience in process optimization – Ability to improve financial workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive efficiency.
Skills1. Technical and analytical skills2. Proven experience in process optimization3. Flawless attention to detail4. Excellent business acumen & collaboration skills5. Effective communication and reporting
Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and process optimization at Eikon. Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing strategic insights that support decision-making across the organization.This role is an opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive operational improvements, and work cross-functionally with teams including Research, Engineering, and Operations.
About You
You are a seasoned finance leader with deep expertise in financial planning and analysis within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries. You have a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and a keen eye for process improvement. Your ability to transform complex financial data into clear, actionable insights makes you a trusted partner to senior leadership. You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and excel at fostering collaboration across functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop & Implement Financial Strategy – Align financial planning with Eikon’s business objectives to drive sustainable growth.
- Lead Budgeting & Long Range Planning Processes – Ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial planning using data-driven insights and predictive modeling.
- Optimize Financial Reporting & Performance Management – Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), financial scorecards, and business review frameworks.
- Collaborate on Corporate Finance Initiatives – Partner with Executive management on capital formation initiatives and partner with the Business Development team on licensing and partnership opportunities
- Enhance Financial Governance & Compliance – Maintain internal financial controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold industry best practices.
- Support Decision-Making with Actionable Insights – Deliver financial reports that highlight risks, opportunities, and trends for executive leadership.
- Streamline Financial Operations – Drive efficiency in budgeting, accruals, and reporting processes to enhance reliability and reduce cycle times.
- Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Research, Engineering, and other teams to align financial strategies with operational needs.
- Leverage Advanced FP&A Tools & Systems – Utilize Anaplan and other financial platforms to improve forecasting, reporting, and resource allocation.
- Improve Cost Transparency & Resource Allocation – Ensure financial data is clear, reliable, and supports strategic business decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
- 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years of experience with a post graduate degree in financial planning, analysis, or accounting, preferably within biotech, pharma, or healthcare.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required).
- Strong technical and analytical skills – Expertise in Anaplan, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
- Proven experience in process optimization – Ability to improve financial workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive efficiency.
- Flawless attention to detail – Skilled in managing complex financial data with precision.
- Excellent business acumen & collaboration skills – Ability to work cross-functionally and align finance with organizational priorities.
- Effective communication and reporting – Capable of presenting clear, concise financial insights to senior executives.
At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:
- 401k plan with company matching
- Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
- Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
- Enhanced parental leave benefit
- Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site
The expected salary range for this role is $204,000 to $223,250 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.
Life at Eikon Therapeutics
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Passion for innovation and improving patient outcomes. | 2. Daily subsidized lunch program when onsite. | 3. Generous paid time off and holiday policies. | 4. Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employeepaid life/AD&D policies | 5. Enhanced parental leave benefit. | 6. Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns. | 7. Mental health and wellness benefits.</s> | Equal Opportunity Employer | Generous Benefit Programs | Daily Subsidized Lunch Program</s> | Eikon Therapeutics is committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and creativity. | The company offers generous benefits programs, including 401k plan with company matching, medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%), mental health and wellness benefits, weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns, paid time off and holiday policies, life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies. | Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site | Enhanced parental leave benefit</s> | 1. Innovative and forwardthinking approach to drug discovery | 2. Emphasis on collaboration and teamwork | 3. Focus on creating novel treatments for lifethreatening diseases | 4. Commitment to equal opportunity employment | 5. No thirdparty agencies or firms currently being considered</s> | 1. Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for lifethreatening diseases. | 2. Eikon's discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecularresolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets. | 3. At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including: 401k plan with company matching, Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%), Mental health and wellness benefits, Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns, Generous paid time off and holiday policies, Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employeepaid life/AD&D policies, Enhanced parental leave benefit, Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site.</s> | 2. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecularresolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets. | Eikon Therapeutics is committed to discovering novel treatments for life-threatening diseases using groundbreaking innovations from its founders. | The company's discovery platform is built on revolutionary technology at the intersection of Chemistry, Engineering, Computation, and Biology. | Eikon values collaboration, agility, and operational excellence in building and leading in-house clinical operations study management teams.</s> | Mental health and wellness benefits</s> | 1. Eikon Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. | 2. Employee compensation includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs. | 3. Daily subsidized lunch program when onsite. | 4. Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns. | 5. Generous paid time off and holiday policies. | 6. Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employeepaid life/AD&D policies | 7. Enhanced parental leave benefit.</s> | Eikon Therapeutics is committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. | The company offers generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness benefits, paid time off, holiday policies, life/AD&D Insurance, parental leave benefit, and daily subsidized lunch program when on-site.</s> | 3. Focus on making a positive impact on patients' lives through novel treatments for lifethreatening diseases | 4. Supportive and inclusive work environment | 5. Opportunities for professional growth and development</s> | 1. Eikon Therapeutics is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. | 2. The company offers generous benefits programs, including 401k plan with company matching, medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%), mental health and wellness benefits, weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns, paid time off and holiday policies, life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employeepaid life/AD&D policies. | 3. Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.</s> | 1. Employee compensation includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs. | 2. Generous paid time off and holiday policies | 3. Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employeepaid life/AD&D policies | 4. Enhanced parental leave benefit | 5. Daily subsidized lunch program when onsite</s> | 3. Focus on improving patient outcomes through novel treatments | 4. Commitment to scientific excellence and integrity | 5. Support for professional development and growth</s> | Generous benefit programs, including 401k plan with company matching, medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) | Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site</s> | 1. Dedication to promoting a culture of safety, sustainability, and compliance in a dynamic biotech environment | 2. Generous benefit programs, including 401k plan with company matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness benefits, weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns, paid time off and holiday policies, life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%), enhanced parental leave benefit, daily subsidized lunch program when onsite.</s> | Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. | Eikon's discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets. | At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including: medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%), mental health and wellness benefits, weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns, generous paid time off and holiday policies, life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies, enhanced parental leave benefit, daily subsidized lunch program when on-site.</s> | 2. Collaborative and supportive environment | 3. Emphasis on teamwork and communication | 4. Focus on making a positive impact in the world through novel treatments for lifethreatening diseases | 5. Commitment to equal opportunity employment</s> | 1. Equal Opportunity Employer | 5. Enhanced Parental Leave Benefit</s>
