Panther Life Sciences · 2 months ago
Vice President of Finance
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expPanther Life Sciences is a company focused on innovative skin health solutions through its microarray patches. They are seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead strategic initiatives, shape go-to-market strategies, and drive early commercialization efforts for their skin health platform.
BiotechnologyHealth CareSoftwareTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Design and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for Panther’s skin health line, with an emphasis on skin smoothness, acne, acne scars, and stretch marks
Define early product positioning, customer segments, and validation milestones to demonstrate the value of Panther’s platform
Conduct deep market research through public data analysis, competitor reviews, user group sessions, surveys, and early product testing
Identify and close Panther’s first commercial partnership, driving toward launch-readiness with clear revenue and learning targets
Translate market insights into actionable product and feature requirements for a companion skin health app, in collaboration with R&D, product, and design teams
Shape and refine Panther’s narrative for Series A fundraising and strategic partnerships, tailoring messaging to resonate with investors, pharma partners, and mission-aligned funders
Lead the development of high-impact fundraising materials, pitch decks, one-pagers, and supporting collateral
Serve as the lead storyteller, aligning external communications across investor updates, press releases, website content, and public engagements
Support executive leadership with key communication materials including funding proposals, conference presentations, and product launch announcements
Design scalable team structures to support Panther’s growth across both its therapeutic and skin health businesses
Lead internal strategy on role clarity, priority setting, and focused hiring plans to support execution
Improve internal coordination by implementing simple, effective systems that reduce friction and accelerate progress
Map the relationship between Panther Corporation and Panther Trust, proposing governance models that ensure mission alignment while enabling operational efficiency
Collaborate with legal and finance teams to build structures that support diverse funding types—grants, philanthropic capital, and commercial revenue
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of experience in finance, strategy, product development, marketing, or organizational design, ideally within life sciences, digital health, or mission-aligned ventures
Proven track record owning financial models, managing budgets, and supporting venture fundraising rounds (Series A/B+)
Demonstrated experience leading market research and go-to-market initiatives for new product lines
Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals; experience managing or interfacing with external accounting firms (CPA not required)
Fluent in Excel/Google Sheets with familiarity using tools that provide internal dashboarding systems
Strong written and visual communication skills, including preparing investor narratives, board materials, and cross-functional decks
Experience with dual-entity structures (e.g., corporation + foundation) or familiarity with social enterprises and mission-driven commercial models
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments; able to self-direct, iterate quickly, and scale systems from scratch
Curious, strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset—able to ask thoughtful business questions and connect the dots across teams
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Benefits
Competitive salary and startup equity package
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays
Team events and company meetups
Hybrid work culture
Company
Panther Life Sciences
Panther Life Sciences is a biotechnology company that develops skin-based treatments using its proprietary microarray patch technology.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mindy Skelton Scibilia
VP of Partnerships and Impact
Recent News
2025-10-24
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