Vice President of Finance

About Panther:

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) are focused on: i) Skin Health, treating coloration, wrinkles, scars, wounds, etc.; and ii) 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 levels of usage/adherence, and enable automated data integration across its ecosystem of consumers, providers and treatment developers. Panther’s AI enabled platform provides personalized customer care and accelerated treatment discovery. Via advanced GMP manufacturing, direct-to-consumer distribution and consumer self-application, Panther’s MAPs are affordable, simultaneously enabling universal access and commercial success. Panther is led by accomplished tech, biotech and health professionals

The Opportunity:

Panther is seeking a highly strategic, execution-focused Vice President of Finance to build and lead all aspects of the company’s financial infrastructure, capitalization strategy, and operating performance across both the Skin Health and Systemic Health/Therapeutics businesses.

This executive will own Panther’s fundraising, develop innovative business and financial models, and design the systems, dashboards, and governance structures required to scale the organization. They will collaborate closely with the CEO, CTO, EVP of R&D, Product, and Operations leaders to translate strategic priorities into financial plans, revenue models, partnership structures, and financial storytelling.

This is an incredible opportunity for a leader who excels at planning and building financial functions, sets high standards, supports and develops teams, and can move seamlessly between strategy and execution while helping shape a category-defining health technology platform from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

Capitalization Strategy & Fundraising

• Lead all capital-raising activities for future financing events (equity and strategic partnerships).
• Develop Panther’s financial narrative for investors, partners, and the Board; create high-impact fundraising decks, models, and materials.
• Build business cases and financial structures to support partnerships across Skin Health and Systemic Health/Therapeutics (insourcing, licensing, co-development, GTM).

Financial Infrastructure, Accounting & Operating Model Development
• Build Panther’s financial and accounting infrastructure, including budgets, financial controls, forecasting, and revenue models
• Develop operating and financial metrics, projections, and reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board.
• Establish internal accounting processes

Strategic Planning, Storytelling & Organizational Enablement

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to design and operationalize Panther’s multi-year plan, resourcing strategy, and commercial roadmap.
• Translate strategic priorities into financial plans, go-to-market models, pricing structures, and partner economics.
• Support executive storytelling across fundraising, investor communications, commercial partnerships, and product announcements.
• Help design scalable team structures, hiring plans, and internal systems that support Panther’s growth trajectory.

Market Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Strategy, R&D, Product, and Engineering to align product direction with financial feasibility, market insights, and risk/ROI assessments.

• Support early commercialization efforts for the Skin Health line, including market sizing, revenue modeling, and channel strategy analyses.

• Build strong internal alignment by driving clarity on priorities, trade-offs, and financial implications for each business unit.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance, corporate development, accounting, strategy, or operations leadership.
• Proven capital-raising experience (equity, debt, or structured financing).
• Strong network within investment banking, PE/VC, accounting, and adjacent sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to build innovative financial, business, and operating models for high-growth or frontier technology companies.
• Experience building finance systems from scratch and scaling them in dynamic environments.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, FP&A, and financial governance (CPA not required).
• Exceptional financial modeling, analytical, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting go-to-market strategy, market analysis, and new product commercialization is a plus.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, building from zero-to-one, and working cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• Equity in the form of Stock Options

• Robust Health Insurance includes Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance

• In-person company events

• Fully-stock kitchen

• In-office lunch twice a week

• Working with a world-class team in technology and healthcare on the most innovative solutions

• Paid time off and Paid Company Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panther Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.