Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy

Kardigan is a heart health company seeking an Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy to lead data-driven, cross-functional decision-making on investments in development programs and evaluation of trade-offs across the development pipeline.

Requirements

• Lead development and continuous refinement of the company's portfolio strategy across clinical and preclinical assets.
• Establish objective, data-driven prioritization frameworks (NPV, probability-adjusted risk modeling, scenario planning).
• Develop and evolve decision-support analytical models.
• Lead and manage both regular and ad hoc decision forums, ensuring clear supporting materials, outputs, and organizational communication.
• Partner with Finance in developing dynamic budgets across assets and portfolio to facilitate trade-off discussions and scenario planning.
• Drive a semi-annual portfolio planning process.
• Prepare materials for Executive Team and Board discussions related to pipeline strategy and capital allocation.
• Develop and maintain clear processes and templates to facilitate planning, budgeting, and portfolio decision exercises.
• Build and manage a team to support Kardigan's portfolio strategy activities.
• Work in close concert with the Corporate Strategy team; flexibly manage team resources across the Portfolio Management and Corporate Strategy teams when necessary to optimize overall resource utilization and facilitate career development opportunities.
• Develop best practices, seeking cross-functional input and communicating best practices across the org.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave