Kardigan · 3 days ago
VP, Investor Relations
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$326K/yr - $366K/yr
15+ years expKardigan is a heart health company focused on making cardiovascular disease preventable and curable. The Vice President of Investor Relations will set strategy, lead communications, and cultivate relationships with the investment community in preparation for the company's public offering.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Build Kardigan’s 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 company’s story
Build and cultivate strong relationships with current and potential investors, including institutional firms (biotech and generalist), family offices, and high-net-worth individuals
Leverage strong fund relationships and insight into investor behavior and market dynamics to shape Kardigan’s investor relations strategy and messaging
Prepare and deliver clear and concise financial reports, presentations, and other communications for investors and analysts
Work cross-functionally to develop and deliver a clear, consistent, and accurate investor narrative that aligns with company-wide communications for all external audiences
Communicate Kardigan’s story on a continuous, transparent and consistent basis, in compliance with corporate policies and securities regulations
Monitor and alert management to market trends, industry developments, competitor activity and investor sentiment; prepare proactive and reactive plans, including course corrections in messaging and relationship management as needed
Represent Kardigan at investor conferences, roadshows and company events to consistently engage with the investment community in a way that maximizes management’s time
Oversee the development of all investor-facing materials, including investor presentations, conference call scripts, Q&As, and backgrounders with input from relevant development, legal, regulatory and commercial stakeholders
Provide accurate, consistent and timely responses to all external inquiries from investors, banks and future research analysts
Consistently model Kardigan leadership, culture and core values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
15+ years of relevant work experience in investor relations, finance and/or on banking with demonstrated expertise in the biotech, healthcare or technology industries
Outstanding financial and investment analysis skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation ability
Strong understanding of financial and investment markets, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, confidentially interact with all levels of the organization and effectively manage external vendors
Experience in a leadership role, managing teams and budgets
Results-oriented with proven track record for meeting or exceeding goals
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise judgment and discretion
Openness to varied points of view; comfortable with receiving and providing critical feedback in a professional and timely manner
Ability to prioritize, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and remain calm, focused and productive when under stress and/or faced with competing deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software
Company
Kardigan
Kardigan develops personalized medicines using AI and data to target and treat the root causes of cardiovascular diseases.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$554M2025-10-14Series B· $254M
2025-01-10Series A· $300M
Leadership Team
Brianne Jahn
Chief Financial Officer
Diane Hagerty
Chief Quality Officer
Recent News
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