Director, Corporate Securities & Governance Counsel

Cytokinetics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 259,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentives

Health benefits

Job summary

Cytokinetics is seeking an experienced Director, Counsel, Corporate Securities & Governance to lead SEC compliance, governance, and capital markets work. The role reports to the SVP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and partners with Finance, Investor Relations, and executive leadership.

The position emphasizes robust securities law knowledge, Board coordination, and strategic disclosures, with oversight of insider trading, equity compensation, and ESG initiatives as applicable.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and proxy statements.
• Advise on disclosure controls, earnings releases, investor communications.
• Support capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and Board/committee support.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, IR, HR and external counsel.

Skills

Strong drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission (US)

Job description

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.

Cytokinetics is seeking an experienced Director, Counsel, Corporate Securities & Governance Counsel to support public company SEC compliance, corporate governance, Board of Directors administration and strategic financial transactions. This role will serve as a key legal partner to Finance, Investor Relations, and Executive Leadership, ensuring compliance with U.S. securities laws and supporting capital markets activities. This position will report to the SVP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare SEC filings, including Exchange Act reporting (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
• Advise on disclosure controls and procedures, earnings releases, investor presentations, and investor communications
• Support capital markets transactions, including equity offerings, debt financings, and other programs
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including Board and committee support, charter documents, and corporate policies
• Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, HR, and external counsel to ensure accurate and timely disclosures
• Monitor and advise on developments in securities law, SEC rules, and governance best practices
• Support insider trading compliance, equity compensation matters, and Rule 10b5-1 plans
• Assist with ESG disclosures and related governance initiatives, as applicable

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 8+ years of relevant Corporate Securities experience, including public company securities work
• Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a publicly traded company; life sciences or biotech experience strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting requirements, and corporate governance
• Experience supporting capital markets transactions and interacting with senior executives and boards
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy and judgment

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $259,200-$302,400. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Base salary is just one component of our competitive total compensation package, which includes equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

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Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer