Vice President of Finance

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Panther is unlocking the tremendous biological powers of our skin to deliver a wide range of shelf‑stable treatments. Panther’s precisely engineered microarray patches (MAPs) focus on:
Skin Health—treating coloration, wrinkles, scars, wounds, etc.; and Therapeutics—treating ailments along the immunological spectrum, including infectious diseases, cancer, allergies and autoimmune diseases. Panther’s MAPs are designed to deliver superior efficacy and high usage/adherence, enable automated data integration across its ecosystem, and provide personalized care and accelerated discovery through an AI‑enabled platform. With advanced GMP manufacturing, direct‑to‑consumer distribution and consumer self‑application, Panther’s MAPs are affordable while enabling universal access.

Panther Life Sciences seeks a strategic, execution‑focused leader to join our team as Director of Strategy & Operations. This role will shape and drive the go‑to‑market strategy for our skin health platform, support early commercialization efforts, and lead internal initiatives that enable our next phase of growth. The position reports to the EVP of R&D and collaborates with leadership across all departments, working closely with the CEO, CTO, and cross‑functional teams to define market positioning, translate insights into product direction, and support high‑impact storytelling for partners and investors.

We’re looking for a leader comfortable navigating ambiguity, moving between strategy and execution, and building from the ground up in a fast‑paced startup environment. The contributions will shape how the company goes to market and launches products.

• Go‑to‑Market Strategy & Product Development
• Design and execute a comprehensive go‑to‑market strategy for Panther’s skin health line, focusing 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 via 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, collaborating with R&D, product, and design teams.
• Fundraising & Strategic Storytelling
• Shape and refine Panther’s narrative for Series A fundraising and strategic partnerships, tailoring messaging to 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.
• Organizational Strategy & Operational Enablement
• 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.

• 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…