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JOB SUMMARY

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. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will be responsible for partnering with our Discovery R&D groups on a broad range of planning and forecasting activities for Iambic’s internal pipeline and external partnership programs and providing them with detailed analytics and insights to help inform strategic decision-making. 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.

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

- 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.

- Assist in long-range planning efforts as well as scenario planning initiatives for our internal pipeline and external partnership programs.

- 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.

- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with colleagues across the organization.

- Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered; MBA or CPA a plus.

- 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.

- Strong understanding of R&D life cycles, preclinical drug discovery and development processes, and associated cost drivers.

- 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.

- 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.

- Self-motivated and strong desire to build new processes and tools to support a growth-oriented organization.

- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are required.

ABOUT IAMBIC THERAPEUTICS Iambic Therapeutics (Nasdaq: IAM) is a technology and clinical-stage life sciences company headquartered in San Diego. By utilizing molecular superintelligence — integrating proprietary AI with automated, scalable chemistry and biology experimentation — our platform is designed to address the totality of drug discovery and development. At Iambic, we are building an engine that is designed to power the future of medicine. Learn more at iambic.ai http://iambic.ai.

MISSION & VALUES Our mission is to make better technology for better medicines. Three values guide how we work:

- Bold. We are courageous, take thoughtful risks, and approach challenges with tenacity.

- Innovative. We are creative and find new solutions that deliver impact.

- Collaborative. We respect one another and partner with integrity.

We value the range of perspectives our people bring, and we work to build an environment where every team member can contribute and grow.

PAY AND BENEFITS The pay range for this role is listed above. Actual pay depends on factors including experience, skills, and location. Eligible employees in the U.S. receive company-paid medical coverage, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) matching and flexible time off. We are in a brand-new state-of-the art facility in beautiful San Diego with a community gym, dining, and easy access to great places to live and play.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Iambic is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.