Job Functions1. Clinical Finance2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)3. Accounting4. Payments related to clinical trials5. Financial Oversight of Multiple Global Clinical Trials
Job Requirements1. Bachelor's degree or 12+ years with a post graduate degree in financial planning & analysis, with a strong focus on clinical finance in the biopharma or healthcare sector.2. Deep understanding of clinical trial operations, budgeting, and financial oversight of CROs (Clinical Research Organizations).3. Experience leading and developing finance teams in highgrowth environments.
Skills1. Strategic and detailoriented finance leader with deep expertise in clinical finance within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.2. Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and longterm planning.3. Proven ability to collaborate with R&D and nonfinance teams while maintaining financial integrity.4. Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial insights into actionable recommendations for senior executives.
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
Eikon Therapeutics is seeking an accomplished Senior Director, Clinical Finance to lead financial strategy and operations for our clinical programs. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee financial planning & analysis (FP&A), accounting, and payments related to clinical trials, ensuring financial discipline and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, you will work cross-functionally with clinical operations, R&D, and executive leadership to drive financial insights that support data-driven decision-making.
About You
You are a strategic and detail-oriented finance leader with deep expertise in clinical finance within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries. You excel at navigating complex financial landscapes, translating data into actionable insights, and optimizing processes to support business growth. You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and are a collaborative partner who fosters strong relationships across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute financial strategies that align with Eikon’s clinical program objectives.
- Lead clinical financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
- Oversee clinical trial financial operations, including trial budgeting, site payments, and vendor financial management.
- Manage financial oversight of multiple global clinical trials, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Create and maintain robust financial models to support accurate forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership, influencing key business decisions.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial reporting standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy.
- Support strategic initiatives such as mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, and licensing deals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- 15+ years of experience with Bachelor's degree or 12+ years with a post graduate degree in financial planning & analysis, with a strong focus on clinical finance in the biopharma or healthcare sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred but not required.
- Deep understanding of clinical trial operations, budgeting, and financial oversight of CROs (Clinical Research Organizations).
- Proven ability to collaborate with R&D and non-finance teams while maintaining financial integrity.
- Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial insights into actionable recommendations for senior executives.
- Experience leading and developing finance teams in high-growth environments.
- Knowledge of financial reporting requirements for publicly traded companies.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
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 $235,000 to $256,500 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>
