CEO / Chairman Portfolio Pharma Company

Barrington James; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading Venture Capital firm looking to invest in a dynamic pharmaceutical company. As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chairman, you will lead the transformation and drive accelerated growth in Southeast Asia. This pivotal role offers substantial autonomy and the chance to shape a fast-scaling business, making a lasting impact on healthcare outcomes. If you have proven leadership experience in the pharmaceutical sector and a strong network in regional healthcare markets, this is a unique chance to partner with world-class investors and lead a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CEO or General Manager in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, operations, and commercial agenda with full autonomy.
• Drive business development and regional expansion across SEA markets.

Skills

General Management

Operational Leadership

Commercial Excellence

Financial Stewardship

Regulatory Understanding

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chairman

Location: Singapore (Regional focus: Southeast Asia)
Sector: Pharmaceuticals - Primary Care Focus
Company: VC-Backed, High-Growth Portfolio Company
Compensation: Highly Competitive Package + Equity Participation

About the Opportunity
An exciting new chapter awaits. A leading Venture Capital firm is preparing a significant investment into a dynamic pharmaceutical company specialising in the primary care sector. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chairman to lead this transformation, drive accelerated growth, and build a market-leading business across Southeast Asia.

The Role
Reporting directly to the Board and investors, you will assume full P&L accountability and leadership across all corporate, commercial, and operational functions. You will shape and execute a winning strategy for sustainable growth, operational excellence, and organisational scale, while championing the company's reputation and standing with partners, regulators, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy, operations, and commercial agenda with full autonomy.
• Drive business development, regional expansion, and commercial excellence across SEA markets.
• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing leadership team across all critical corporate and operational functions.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship, governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Serve as a visible, credible ambassador to external stakeholders, investors, and partners.
• Position the business for future value creation events (e.g., follow-on funding, strategic partnerships, exit).

Candidate Profile

• Proven General Management or CEO experience within the pharmaceutical sector in Southeast Asia.
• Deep operational and commercial leadership in the primary care segment preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory environments, and cross-border operations.
• Track record of scaling businesses, building leadership teams, and delivering sustainable growth.
• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and highly hands-on leadership style suited to a fast-moving, agile environment.
• Singapore-based, with existing strong networks across regional healthcare markets.

Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to partner closely with world-class investors to shape a fast-scaling pharmaceutical business in one of the world's most dynamic regions. You will play a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment - with substantial autonomy, significant upside, and the ability to make a lasting impact on healthcare outcomes across Southeast Asia.

To Apply
Confidential discussions are welcomed. Please send your CV and a brief cover note highlighting your relevant experience to [e-mail]

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