Vice President of Finance

About Panther

Panther is unlocking the power of the skin, the body’s largest, most responsive, and universally accessible immune organ, to deliver better health for all. Panther’s proprietary dissolvable microarray patch (MAP) technology delivers minute doses of thermostabilized treatments to precise locations below the skin’s surface.  There, the skin’s rich immune network activates systemic responses with improved efficacy and fewer side effects than current treatments. Panther’s solid-state treatments eliminate cold chain and sharps cost and complexity and its user-centric engineering enables direct patient and clinician interactions. 

Panther Life Sciences Corporation is applying the skin’s unique immune properties and advanced engineering to deliver shelf-stable, patient-centric, data-centric treatments to any/all consumers globally. Akin to Netflix in the media/content sector, Panther is partnering with and making its platform available to Pharma, Biotech, Cosmetics, and other firms to deliver a comprehensive pipeline of treatments in Panther’s microarray patch (MAP) application format.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Finance to lead all financial operations and serve as a critical partner to the CEO and leadership team. This is not just a finance role — it is an opportunity to be at the center of company-building, shaping strategy, operations, and long-term growth at one of the most innovative biotech platforms of our time.

The VP of Finance will be a core member of the leadership team, providing financial insight and operational discipline that touch every part of the business, from R&D and clinical planning to product development, partnerships, and commercial strategy. In addition to owning Panther’s long-term financial model and fundraising efforts, this leader will help drive operational excellence across the company, ensuring we are organized, efficient, and positioned to scale.

If you are excited to be a true business partner, guiding financial strategy, enabling operational success, and influencing decisions across every function — this role offers a unique opportunity to help shape Panther’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across R&D, operations, HR, and BD to align resources with strategic priorities.

• Build and maintain company-wide financial models, forecasts, and budgets.

• Track performance KPIs and advise leadership on burn, runway, and cash flow.

• Lead financial preparation for fundraising and investor diligence.

• Oversee accounting operations through external partners; ensure accuracy and insight in reporting.

• Manage cash flow, banking, insurance, and equity tracking (Carta).

• Support financial infrastructure for clinical, cosmetic, and commercial product development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally with exposure to high-growth startups, life sciences, or related industries; biotech experience is preferred but not required.

• Proven success managing financial models, budgets, and investor communications.

• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals (CPA not required) and experience with external accounting firms.

• Comfort working across multiple product lines and dynamic growth plans.

• Excellent communicator who can make complex topics clear to varied audiences.

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and excited to build systems in a fast-paced environment.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity package

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

• Team events and company meetups

• Hybrid work culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panther Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.