Company Overview:
Prime Medicine is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to creating and delivering the next generation of gene editing therapies to patients. The Company is leveraging its proprietary Prime Editing platform, a versatile, precise and efficient gene editing technology, to develop a new class of differentiated, one-time, potentially curative genetic therapies. Designed to make only the right edit at the right position within a gene while minimizing unwanted DNA modifications, Prime Editors have the potential to repair almost all types of genetic mutations and work in many different tissues, organs and cell types.
Prime Medicine is currently progressing a diversified portfolio of investigational therapeutic programs organized around our core areas of focus: hematology, immunology & oncology, liver and lung. Across each core area, Prime Medicine is focused initially on a set of high value programs, each targeting a disease with well-understood biology and a clearly defined clinical development and regulatory path, and each expected to provide the foundation for expansion into additional opportunities. For more information, please visit www.primemedicine.com.
Position Overview:
Prime Medicine is seeking an Associate Director/Director, of Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as a critical partner in shaping the company's financial strategy and execution. Reporting to the Senior Director of FP&A and Investor Relations, this role will lead FP&A, overseeing detailed budgeting cycles, quarterly forecasts, and business development support through advanced financial modeling and due diligence. The Associate Director/Director will foster strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to a culture of fiscal discipline and operational excellence. With deep experience in the biotech industry, the successful candidate will bring exceptional analytical acumen, communication skills, and business insight to the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Sr. Director of FP&A and Investor Relations, lead the FP&A function at Prime Medicine including:
- Lead and execute detailed budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts
- Create a collaborative partnership between Finance, functional and program teams to drive financial forecasting and management
- Work closely with various leadership levels to support strategic decision making
- Provide support for business development activities including financial modeling and due diligence.
- Serve as financial and strategic business partner to functional groups, understanding financial needs and providing support
- Ensure associated financial risks and opportunities, both near and longer-term are identified and reviewed periodically
- Partner with Accounting to assist with quarterly close processes and external audit requests
- Lead ad hoc business analysis and support ongoing management of key initiatives and investments
- Support a culture of fiscal discipline and operational excellence
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in economics/accounting/finance or similar
- 8+ years finance experience, with FP&A experience within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
- Knowledge of accounting statements and financial reporting
- Excellent analytic skills; highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint with strong computer skills
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically
- Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate in a matrixed environment
- Highly collaborative with strong influencing skills and track record of exceptional business partnership
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA strongly preferred
- Financial modeling and experience with valuation
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Prime Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
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Prime Medicine Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
21 Erie St, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
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