Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About Peptilogics

Peptilogics is a surgical therapeutics biotechnology company dedicated to curing and preventing devastating medical device-related infections (MDRI). Our lead candidate, zaloganan (PLG0206), is a first-in-class drug that targets biofilm, a protective bacterial matrix that is the root cause of device infections across surgical categories and has no approved cure to date. Zaloganan is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2/3 registrational trial for the treatment of prosthetic joint infection (PJI), the first of multiple potential indications to treat and prevent MDRI.

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of Peptilogics' executive leadership team, accountable for all financial, accounting, treasury, and investor-relations activities. This is a lean, highly collaborative team, so the CFO must balance strategy with selective hands-on execution, knowing where to lean in personally and where to empower the team or bring in outside resources. The CFO will drive the company's capitalization strategy and scale its financial operations, shaping the systems, people, and processes that carry Peptilogics from late-stage development toward commercial growth. The role frequently leads transactions, including M&A, licensing, and strategic partnerships, and works closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and Board in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

Essential Functions

Lead all financial, accounting, treasury, and investor-relations activities with strong financial discipline and transparency

Develop and execute a financing strategy aligned with Peptilogics' growth and commercialization plans; drive capital formation and fundraising in partnership with the CEO

Oversee financial planning, reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls to meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder requirements

Build scalable financial operations to support pharmaceutical R&D, clinical development, and future commercial activity, including working-capital management, cost optimization, and cash forecasting

Lead development and management of annual corporate and departmental budgets

Oversee audit preparation and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial audits

Manage equity administration, including stock-option accounting and reporting

Coordinate with insurance providers to optimize risk-management coverage

Create and run a cadence of investor and Board communications, and help target and engage prospective new investors

Lead transactions including M&A, licensing, and strategic partnerships, partnering with business development to evaluate and execute revenue opportunities

Provide financial leadership to guide long-range planning and cross-functional growth initiatives

Collaborate with the CEO, senior leadership, and Board on corporate strategy

Support Legal, Compliance, and People teams on financial and regulatory matters

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

Deep expertise in Life Science corporate financial strategy, planning, and capital management

Strong track record in fundraising across private and public capital markets, and in investor relations

Proven track record of transactions including mergers, acquisitions, licensing, IPOs, and strategic exits

Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting

Experience building scalable systems, processes, and teams in a high-growth environment

Excellent analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Strong ethical judgment, professionalism, and discretion

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred

10+ years of financial leadership experience in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical companies, including in clinical-stage organizations

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

Experience supporting a biotech startup through late-stage clinical development and early commercialization

Experience with top-tier investment banks and analysts across MedTech and Biopharma

Familiarity with financing structures common to venture-backed biotech, including non-dilutive mechanisms and grants

Track record preparing organizations for public-company-level readiness (governance, reporting, controls)

Strong orthopedic-industry relationships with potential strategic partners

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Peptilogics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.