As the first CFO at Mendra, Inc., you will build the entire finance function from the ground up. You’ll navigate the complexities of biotech R&D while managing daily operations like payroll and accounts payable. This high-impact role blends strategic fundraising and board partnership with hands-on systems implementation for an AI-native life sciences leader.
CFO at Mendra, Inc.
Mendra, Inc. In this pivotal role, you’ll bridge the gap between high-level fundraising strategy and daily execution, managing everything from Carta cap tables to Rippling payroll. With a leadership team from BioMarin and Palantir, Mendra, Inc. is using AI to transform rare-disease drug development. If you are a tech-savvy finance leader ready to scale a mission-driven company from the ground up in San Francisco, this is your opportunity to shape the future of medicine.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Mendra, Inc.
Role overview
Mendra, Inc. is an AI-native biopharmaceutical company that acquires, develops, and commercializes therapeutics for rare and ultra-rare diseases with high unmet medical need.
What you will do
- Own the capitalization table in Carta, manage 409A valuations, and lead future fundraising rounds through financial modeling and diligence.
- Establish and scale the accounting infrastructure, personally handling payroll through Rippling and accounts payable via Ramp.
- Manage complex biotech financials, including R&D accounting, clinical trial budgeting, and grant reporting, to drive commercialization readiness.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven finance leadership experience in a biotech startup, having navigated the journey from early-stage fundraising toward commercialization.
- Deeply tech-savvy and comfortable being hands-on with modern tools like Ramp, Rippling, and Carta to maintain lean operations.
- Strong background in R&D and clinical trial accounting, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic board-level insights.
Why this role is remarkable
- Build a finance department from scratch at a well-funded Series A biotech led by veterans from BioMarin and Palantir.
- Direct impact on bringing life-saving therapies to patients with rare diseases by leveraging cutting-edge AI for clinical development.
- High-level strategic partnership with the CEO on fundraising, board reporting, and acquiring high-potential rare-disease assets.
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