Job Description

Overview

Kardigan is a heart health company focused on making cardiovascular disease preventable and curable, and on reducing its impact worldwide. Kardigan seeks to develop targeted treatments in parallel to improve patient outcomes. Our leadership includes founders who previously led MyoKardia to discover and develop mavacamten, resulting in an acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020. We maintain a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, a pipeline of late-stage candidates, and a purpose-driven team focused on patient outcomes.

Our values guide how we work and interact. Driven by patients and their families, we are authentic, eager to learn, and committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention. We strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us, and we support each other in every role. These values empower us to make a real difference every day.

Position Title: VP, Investor Relations

Department: Finance and Communications

Reports To: Brianne Jahn, CFO and Emily Faucette, Chief Communications Officer

Location: Princeton, NJ On-site 4 days per week (Mon to Thurs)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build Kardigans investor relations function from the ground up, including financing strategy, IPO preparation, investor targeting, and ongoing engagement to drive clear understanding and optimal valuation of the companys story.
• Build and cultivate strong relationships with current and potential investors, including institutional firms, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Leverage relationships and market insight to shape Kardigans investor relations strategy and messaging.
• Prepare and deliver clear financial reports, presentations, and other communications for investors and analysts.
• Develop and deliver a consistent investor narrative aligned with company-wide communications for external audiences.
• Communicate Kardigans story transparently and in compliance with corporate policies and securities regulations.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, competitor activity, and investor sentiment; adapt messaging and engagement plans as needed.
• Represent Kardigan at investor conferences, roadshows, and company events to maximize managements time.
• Oversee development of investor-facing materials (presentations, conference call scripts, Q&As, backgrounders) with input from development, legal, regulatory, and commercial stakeholders.
• Provide accurate, timely responses to external inquiries from investors, banks, and future research analysts.
• Model Kardigan leadership, culture, and core values in all activities.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 15+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, finance, and/or banking, with biotech, healthcare, or technology industry exposure
• Strong financial and investment analysis skills, plus excellent oral and written communication and presentation abilities
• Solid understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently and in teams; capable of confidentially interacting with all levels and managing external vendors
• Experience in a leadership role, including managing teams and budgets
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Open to varied viewpoints and able to give and receive professional feedback
• Strong multi-project prioritization and ability to stay calm under deadline pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software

Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Pay range: $326,000 - $366,000 USD

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