Jobs at Kardigan

Leads enterprise data and AI solution architecture, translating business and scientific needs into data models, integration patterns, governance standards, and AI-enabled solution designs. Defines requirements for data products, semantic layers, RAG systems, LLM applications, AI agents, and regulated data foundations. Partners with platform engineering, delivery, data science, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders while owning solution roadmaps, design standards, prototypes, acceptance criteria, and responsible AI controls.

The Director of Investor Relations will execute investor relations strategy, build relationships with institutional investors and analysts, lead investor meetings and conferences, and develop earnings communications, presentations, narratives, and Q&A materials. The role translates complex scientific, operational, and financial information into compelling investment messaging, monitors market and competitor developments, supports disclosure compliance, manages IR projects, and collaborates with executives and cross-functional teams.

Designs and operates production-grade generative AI, machine learning, and clinical data platforms for regulated life sciences environments. Builds MLOps/LLMOps and scalable data pipelines, integrates structured and unstructured clinical data, implements quality monitoring and interoperability solutions, and ensures compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11, CDISC, HL7, and FHIR. Partners with clinical, regulatory, data, and IT stakeholders to deliver validated, traceable, and scalable AI-enabled transformation solutions.

Manage Prolaio’s complete contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, processing, execution, renewals, and terminations. Oversee contract intake, obligations, deadlines, reporting, compliance, risk escalation, and CLM processes. Serve as a liaison to business stakeholders, vendors, consultants, clinical sites, and collaboration partners. Support process improvements, strategic contracting initiatives, training, and broader Legal Department projects.

Lead drafting, review, negotiation, and management of Clinical Trial Agreements and related clinical contracts across U.S. and international studies. Support Clinical Operations, R&D, Legal, and other stakeholders by managing obligations, risks, milestones, and contract compliance. Negotiate CRO, vendor, data privacy, consulting, NDA, MSA, and SOW agreements; advise stakeholders; and use Agiloft for contract intake, routing, and tracking.

Manages accounting operations, general ledger activities, GAAP compliance, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll accounting, audits, and process improvements. Oversees NetSuite and related system integrations, supports accounts payable and purchasing, analyzes clinical trial accruals, and partners with HR, IT, and FP&A to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Serve as the People & Culture site lead and strategic HR business partner for South San Francisco, advising senior scientific leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, employee relations, performance management, and leadership development. Drive culture, engagement, and People & Culture program execution in partnership with centers of excellence to support rapid growth.