Senior Director, Clinical Finance

Eikon Therapeutics, Inc.; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Eikon Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Finance to lead financial strategy and operations. This role involves oversight of budgeting, financial planning for clinical trials, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience within biopharmaceutical finance and excel in high-growth environments.

Benefits

401k plan with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Life/AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in clinical finance.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial operations and CRO financial management.
• Strong communication skills for presenting financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies for clinical programs.
• Lead planning processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee multiple global clinical trials' financial operations.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Clinical finance expertise

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Collaboration with R&D

Strategic financial insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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