Chief Executive Officer

Nexia; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A small, established biotech company in the UK is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead strategic initiatives while staying connected to the scientific aspects of the business. Responsibilities include articulating progress to the board and investors, managing vendor contracts, and maintaining a focus on key milestones. The ideal candidate will bring stability, effective leadership, and clarity to the organization, free from the pressures of constant fundraising. This role is perfect for someone experienced in navigating senior positions in biotech environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or operating at senior level in small biotech environments.
• Comfortable managing consultants, vendors, and budgets.
• Able to translate complex science into clear strategic updates.

Responsibilities

• Set and own the strategic narrative of the company.
• Ensure data, milestones, and progress are clearly articulated.
• Oversee vendor contracts, consultant management, and budget ownership.

Skills

Leadership in small biotech environments

Budget management

Communication driven by data

Translating complex science

Job description

Chief Executive Officer – Small, Established Biotech

UK based

This role is for an established, lean biotech company with a small internal team and a broader network of consultants and vendors. The business is well supported and focused on delivery rather than capital raising.

The CEO will bring stability, structure and clarity, while remaining closely connected to the science.

The role

You will be responsible for setting and owning the strategic narrative of the company, ensuring data, milestones and progress are clearly articulated to the board and investors. This includes oversight of vendor contracts, consultant management and budget ownership.

While this is a CEO position, it is not removed from the science. You will work closely with the Chief Development Officer, staying close to the data and ensuring decisions are grounded in scientific reality.

Measurements of Success

• Clear milestones, delivered on time and communicated well
• Effective coordination of internal team and external partners
• Calm, confident leadership that brings structure without bureaucracy
• Strong board level communication driven by data and progress

Your Background

• Experience leading or operating at senior level in small biotech environments
• Comfortable managing consultants, vendors and budgets
• Able to translate complex science into clear strategic updates
• Scientifically credible and engaged, without needing to own all execution
• No requirement to fundraise

This role suits someone who enjoys bringing order, clarity and momentum to an early stage organisation without the noise of constant capital raising.