Director of Equity Administration & Corporate Compliance

Job Summary

We are hiring a Director of Equity Administration & Corporate Compliance to join the Legal Team at Iambic, an innovative biotech company redefining drug discovery and development.

About the role

• Own day-to-day administration of Iambic's equity plans across all award types (options, RSUs, and other instruments)
• Manage the full award lifecycle, cap table reconciliation, and the equity management platform
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR on the design, modeling, and implementation of equity and compensation programs
• Administer the company’s insider trading policy, including trading windows, pre-clearance, and blackout periods
• Develop the company’s employee compliance training program
• Manage the shareholder back end and ongoing relationships with the transfer agent and captive (captured) broker
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements, automation, and scalability
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day administration of Iambic's equity plans across all award types (options, RSUs, and other instruments)
• Manage the full award lifecycle, cap table reconciliation, and the equity management platform
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR on the design, modeling, and implementation of equity and compensation programs
• Administer the company’s insider trading policy, including trading windows, pre-clearance, and blackout periods
• Support the adoption, modification, and termination of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans
• Provide training and guidance to employees and insiders
• Develop the company’s employee compliance training program
• Maintain corporate policies and the compliance calendar
• Assist with the preparation and review of periodic and current SEC filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and related supporting schedules and disclosures
• Manage the shareholder back end and ongoing relationships with the transfer agent and captive (captured) broker
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements, automation, and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive equity administration and stock plan administration experience, including at a publicly traded company
• Pre-IPO and IPO experience strongly preferred; biotech, pharma, or life sciences experience is a plus
• Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms (e.g., Shareworks, Carta, E*TRADE/Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, or similar) and cap table management
• Experience administering an ESPP and Rule 10b5-1 trading
• Working knowledge of Section 16, Rule 144, Rule 10b5-1, Section 6039, proxy and periodic SEC reporting, and applicable stock exchange listing requirements
• Experience administering corporate compliance programs, including drafting and maintaining corporate policies and developing and delivering employee compliance training
• Experience working with transfer agents and captive (captured) brokers, and supporting shareholder servicing and settlement processes
• Strong understanding of equity compensation accounting and tax concepts (e.g., ASC 718 and 409A) and the ability to partner effectively with Finance and outside advisors
• Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail, with a high standard for accuracy and confidentiality
• Strong communication and presentation skills required, with the ability to partner effectively across legal, finance, and people teams and to interface with executives, directors, and external advisors
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and strong desire to build new processes and tools to support a growth-oriented organization, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

About Iambic Therapeutics

Iambic is a clinical-stage life-science and technology company developing novel medicines using its AI-driven discovery and development platform. Based in San Diego and founded in 2020, Iambic has assembled a world-class team that unites pioneering AI experts and experienced drug hunters. The Iambic platform has demonstrated delivery of new drug candidates to human clinical trials with unprecedented speed and across multiple target classes and mechanisms of action. Iambic is advancing a pipeline of potential best-in-class and first-in-class clinical assets, both internally and in partnership, to address urgent unmet patient need.

Company Information

• PAY AND BENEFITS: Industry leading competitive pay, company paid healthcare, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, 401K matching, and uncapped vacation
• LOCATION: Brand-new state-of-the-art facility in beautiful San Diego with an onsite gym, dining, and easy access to great places to live and play
• COMPENSATION RANGE: $180K - $225K