
Kardigan develops personalized cardiovascular medicines intended to move patients beyond symptom management toward functional cures. The company uses a proprietary Cardiac Intelligence R&D platform and AI-based analytics to identify biomarkers for safety, efficacy, and patient responder selection prior to human trials. Kardigan is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that integrates biomarker-driven patient selection and data-driven trial design into its development programs. The company is building a portfolio of therapies that target underlying cardiovascular disease pathophysiology to address unmet needs in heart health.

Kardigan develops personalized cardiovascular medicines intended to move patients beyond symptom management toward functional cures. The company uses a proprietary Cardiac Intelligence R&D platform and AI-based analytics to identify biomarkers for safety, efficacy, and patient responder selection prior to human trials. Kardigan is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that integrates biomarker-driven patient selection and data-driven trial design into its development programs. The company is building a portfolio of therapies that target underlying cardiovascular disease pathophysiology to address unmet needs in heart health.
About Us Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world.
It is Kardigan’s mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.
Led by Tassos Giannakakos, Jay Edelberg, M.D. and Bob McDowell, Ph.D., Kardigan’s co-founders have reunited after leading MyoKardia to discover and develop mavacamten, the first cardiac myosin inhibitor, resulting in an acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020.
We have a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, a pipeline of late-stage candidates, and an industry-leading team that is driven to improve the lives of patients.
At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. Driven by patients and their families , we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic —leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted. With an eagerness to learn , we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.
These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.
Position Title: Contracts Manager
Department: Legal
Reports To: Vice President, Corporate Law
Location: South San Francisco, CA – On-site 4 days per week (Mon to Thurs)
Job Overview Kardigan is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee all aspects of contract processing and administration. In this role, the Contracts Manager will manage the complete contract lifecycle and lead the implementation and administration of contract management systems. Kardigan seeks an exceptional candidate with strong contract administration experience who can collaborate cross-functionally, negotiate agreements, and communicate clearly and effectively. Attention to detail is essential in this role. You will join our fast-paced legal team, reporting to our Vice President, Corporate Law. This is a highly visible position within Kardigan as you will interface directly with business stakeholders across the company.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Contract Lifecycle Management
Contract Operations & Reporting
Business Partnership & Training
General
Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills
Preferred
Exact Compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
Pay range
$146,000 - $190,000 USD