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structuretx

Director, Clinical Trial Finance

South San Francisco, California · Director

Sponsorship not specified$205k-$250kDetected 20 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingFP&AClinical TrialsResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeGAAPSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuiteVariance Analysis

About the role

  • The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in biotech finance, a thorough understanding of clinical development, and a strategic, hands-on approach to driving financial performance in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
  • This is an opportunity to play a critical role in advancing a global, publicly traded biotech company's pipeline and supporting the successful execution of clinical programs.
  • Oversee financial management of clinical trial contracts, amendments, and compliance with financial terms.

Responsibilities

  • Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for clinical trials; oversee financial management across programs, including accruals and variance analysis, in alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Partner closely with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting of clinical trial costs.
  • Serve as the primary finance business partner to Clinical Operations, Development, and Program Management, providing insights and ad hoc financial reporting to support decision-making.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), vendors, and external partners.
  • Collaborate across Clinical organization to define key financial drivers, timelines and milestones for clinical trials.
  • Lead audit readiness efforts and support internal and external audits related to clinical trial expenditures.
  • Continuously enhance financial processes, systems, and internal controls to support scalability and operational excellence.
  • The Director, Clinical Trial Finance will lead financial planning and oversight of clinical trial activities, including accruals, in support of the company's development portfolio.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of finance experience, including 7+ years in increasingly responsible roles within finance and accounting, with significant experience supporting clinical trials in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Deep industry experience with strong understanding of clinical development, industry dynamics, and key financial drivers.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance, with deep expertise in accrual accounting and clinical trial financial management, including contracts and CRO oversight.
  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience supporting global clinical trials and managing financials across multiple currencies.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
  • Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
  • Experience
  • Advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities, including scenario planning and analysis.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Education

Nice to have

  • Preferred Experience
  • Experience with NetSuite, Zip, and Condor preferred.
  • CPA or MBA preferred.

Compensation

  • Structure Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.
  • For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $205,000 - $250,000.
  • At Structure, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package.

Benefits

  • The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity.
  • Structure Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, unlimited PTO, and a number of paid holidays including winter shutdown.

Company info

  • Structure Therapeutics develops life‐changing medicines for patients using advanced structure‐based and computational drug discovery technology. The company's platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs. We are advancing a clinical‐stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions.
  • Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors. The company completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location. Reporting directly or operationally into the VP, Clinical Operations, the role supports the broader coordination of efforts across teams to ensure impactful contributions to AI integration
  • Position Summary:
  • The Director, Clinical Trial Finance will lead financial planning and oversight of clinical trial activities, including accruals, in support of the company's development portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director, FP&A, this role serves as a key strategic partner to Clinical Operations, Development, FP&A, and Accounting, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and actionable insights to inform decision-making.
  • Structure Therapeutics develops life‐changing medicines for patients using advanced structure‐based and computational drug discovery technology.
  • The company's platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs.
  • We are advancing a clinical‐stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions.
  • Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors.
  • The company completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February 2023.
  • With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location.
  • Reporting directly or operationally into the VP, Clinical Operations, the role supports the broader coordination of efforts across teams to ensure impactful contributions to AI integration
  • Reporting to the Executive Director, FP&A, this role serves as a key strategic partner to Clinical Operations, Development, FP&A, and Accounting, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and actionable insights to inform decision-making.
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