Iambic Therapeutics

Iambic Therapeutics

Sr Manager, FP&A - Discovery R&D

San Diego HQ · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago
Machine LearningBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingExcelFP&AERPClinical TrialsAnimal StudiesLeadershipCommunicationNetSuite

About the role

  • We are hiring a Senior Manager - Discovery R&D to join the growing Finance Team at Iambic, an innovative biotech company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading AI and Machine Learning technology.
  • This position will be based in our San Diego Headquarters, with exceptions for experienced candidates to work remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary finance business partner for all Discovery groups covering both internal pipeline and external partnership programs, including Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Analytical, Toxicology, and HTE & Lab Operations.
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models and budgets to track all spending by group, program, and project, and detailed headcount plans.
  • Provide timely and actionable financial insights to senior leadership in support of strategic decision-making.
  • Build comprehensive program budgets to support Business Development scaling efforts and ongoing negotiations.
  • Collaborate with the Accounting team on month-end close activities, including preclinical and other accruals.
  • Support the development of scalable, gold-standard FP&A tools, systems and processes as the company grows.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of R&D life cycles, preclinical drug discovery and development processes, and associated cost drivers.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills required, with the ability to partner effectively across scientific and business teams.
  • Ability to prioritize, coordinate and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered
  • 8 - 12 years of professional FP&A experience within biotech, pharma or life sciences. Prior experience in investment banking, public accounting, or management consulting is a plus.
  • Self-motivated and strong desire to build new processes and tools to support a growth-oriented organization.
  • Iambic is a clinical-stage life-science and technology company developing novel medicines using its AI-driven discovery and development platform. Based in San Diego and founded in 2020, Iambic has assembled a world-class team that unites pioneering AI experts and experienced drug hunters. The Iambic platform has demonstrated delivery of new drug candidates to human clinical trials with unprecedented speed and across multiple target classes and mechanisms of action. Iambic is advancing a pipeline of potential best-in-class and first-in-class clinical assets, both internally and in partnership, to address urgent unmet patient need. Learn more about the Iambic team, platform, pipeline, and partnerships at iambic.ai http://iambic.ai.
  • Our mission is to deliver better medicines through innovations in AI-based discovery technologies. The culture and work at Iambic Therapeutics are profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our people and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where a diverse group of talented humans work together to discover therapeutics and create technologies.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Equivalent work experience will be considered
  • MBA or CPA a plus.
  • 12 years of professional FP&A experience within biotech, pharma or life sciences.
  • Prior experience in investment banking, public accounting, or management consulting is a plus.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • prior experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. NetSuite) and financial planning tools (e.g. Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or similar) is preferred.

Compensation

  • Lead the financial planning process (annual planning cycle, mid-year reforecast and quarterly budget-to-actual meetings) for all Discovery groups.

Benefits

  • We offer industry leading competitive pay, company paid healthcare, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, 401K matching, and uncapped vacation to our team.

Company info

  • We are in a brand-new state-of-the art facility in beautiful San Diego with an onsite gym, dining, and easy access to great places to live and play.

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