About Prilenia
Prilenia, a private biopharmaceutical company with a highly committed and talented global team, is seeking a Senior Director, Finance & Accounting in the US, the EU or IL. Being part of Prilenia is being a part of a simple but urgent mission – the development of transformative medicines for people affected by devastating neurodegenerative diseases. Driven by an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence, Prilenia is developing pridopidine, a first-in-class potentially neuroprotective sigma-1 receptor (S1R) agonist, which, if approved by the EMA later this year, could be the first approved drug to impact clinical disease progression and not just manage symptoms.
Prilenia holds Orphan Drug designation for pridopidine in HD and ALS in the U.S. and EU. In addition, pridopidine has received Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of HD. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted for review Prilenia’s European Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) seeking regulatory approval of pridopidine for the treatment of HD. This is the first submission seeking approval for a potential treatment that can impact clinical progression in HD. For ALS, Prilenia also plans to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 trial to evaluate pridopidine.
To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https://Prilenia.com.
About the role
We are currently seeking a passionate, highly motivated, and process-driven individual for the position of Senior Director, Finance & Accounting. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and managing the global accounting and finance function, the successful candidate will oversee all accounting operations of the company, including the timely production of financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the timeliness and accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and, where applicable, international financial reporting standards. This individual will be responsible for leading and managing all financial reporting processes, as well as leading technical accounting research related to new and proposed accounting standards and complex accounting transactions. This hands-on leadership role requires a candidate who can seamlessly navigate high-level, complex finance responsibilities while also delving into day-to-day details.
This is a position of global presence and international business acumen will be important. The successful candidate must demonstrate ownership, initiative and accountability. He/she must have the ability to plan, execute, control and deliver on responsibilities and expectations and lead and influence others effectively. The candidate must have a proven track record of the ability to independently define problems, collect data, establish facts and solve problems. He/she must develop priorities and adjust work plans to meet deadlines, while motivating a team of company employees and service providers for excellence and consistency. International business experience, a keen understanding of the multi-currency, multi-entity consolidation process and background in late-stage biotech/ pharma (preferably with commercial experience) are critical. As we are a virtual and global organization, we value candidates who are comfortable and adept in a remote work environment.
This position requires a candidate who can seamlessly navigate high-level, complex finance responsibilities while also delving into day-to-day details. As we are a virtual and global organization, we value candidates who are comfortable and adept in a remote work environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills
Location/Time Zones
Prilenia operates across the United States, Canada, Europe and Israel, is incorporated in the Netherlands and backed by leading life sciences investors. We are a highly flexible organization that is mostly remote and encourages team members to work in the ways that make them most effective, with a focus on our common goals and getting the job done.
Prilenia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all.