Interim Chief Executive Officer

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international company is seeking an Interim CEO to build a diagnostics business in Europe. This role involves strategic leadership, regulatory approvals, and market access planning. Ideal for an executive with extensive experience in IVD or MedTech, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's European trajectory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in IVD, medical diagnostics, or MedTech.
• Proven success in regulatory and reimbursement strategies across European markets.

Responsabilités

• Lead regulatory roadmap and secure CE marking.
• Design initial organizational structure for the EU region.
• Identify target launch countries based on market fit.

Connaissances

Leadership

Regulatory Strategy

Market Access Planning

Commercial Strategy

Team Leadership

Formation

Advanced degree in life sciences

Description du poste

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Job Title: Interim CEO (Commercial Lead) – EU Market

Type: Interim, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Interim CEO to lead the foundational build-out of a high-potential diagnostics business in Europe. This is a critical leadership opportunity with a top-tier international company, suited for a commercially driven executive with deep expertise in IVD, medical diagnostics, or MedTech.

In this early-stage initiative, the Interim CEO will act as both the strategic and operational driver — responsible for building the European presence from the ground up. The initial focus will be on obtaining regulatory approvals, securing reimbursement pathways, and developing a go-to-market strategy. The role offers the unique opportunity to shape the trajectory from zero to scale across key European markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory & Market Access Strategy

• Lead the regulatory roadmap, including engagement with local partners to secure CE marking and other necessary approvals.
• Develop and execute the reimbursement strategy, including health economic modeling and payor engagement.
• Ensure early and sustainable market access planning aligned with country-specific requirements.

1. Organizational Build-Out

• Design and implement the initial organizational structure for the EU region.
• Recruit and lead a cross-functional team — initially lean, combining internal resources with outsourced partners.
• Oversee the establishment of essential operational infrastructure: legal entities, compliance frameworks, systems, and commercial partnerships across the region.

1. Strategic Market Planning

• Identify and prioritize target launch countries based on opportunity, need, and market fit.
• Build trusted relationships with KOLs, diagnostic labs, national health authorities, and patient advocacy groups.
• Drive early commercial readiness, including pricing strategy, early adopter engagement, and distribution/channel planning.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in IVD, medical diagnostics, or MedTech, ideally in start-up or market entry environments.
• Proven success in leading regulatory and reimbursement strategies across European markets.
• Deep understanding of the diagnostic landscape and healthcare payor systems in Europe.
• Experience launching complex diagnostics, such as allergy, immunology, or molecular tests.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in “build-from-scratch” environments, navigating ambiguity and scaling operations.
• Advanced degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or related fields is preferred.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business, Sales, and Business Development

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Retail Health and Personal Care Products, and Health and Human Services

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