Co-Founder, next generation therapeutics for Parkinson's (Open Application)

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering venture aimed at revolutionizing treatments for Parkinson's disease. As a Founder in Residence, you will leverage your expertise in neuroscience and therapeutic development to co-create a high-impact company. This innovative opportunity offers a full-time role with initial remote flexibility, a guaranteed income, and majority equity stake in the new venture. Collaborate with a dynamic team and access substantial resources to transform scientific insights into real-world solutions. If you're driven by impact and innovation, this role is your chance to make a significant difference.

Benefits

Guaranteed income during startup phase

Majority equity stake

Access to proprietary resources

Continuous post-spinout support

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how focused on neuroscience.
• Broad knowledge in therapeutic development processes within biotech.

Responsibilities

• Co-found and spin-out a new company focused on Parkinson's therapeutics.
• Work closely with the DSV team and current Founder in Residence.

Skills

Neuroscience expertise

Therapeutic development knowledge

Fundraising experience

Leadership in high-growth enterprises

Networking in pharma

Education

PhD or equivalent in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Proprietary venture creation tools

Job description

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Co-Founder, next generation therapeutics for Parkinson's (Open Application), London

Client:

Deep Science Ventures

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This is an open application for expressions of interest. Hiring for the role will begin next year (circa Q2 2025).

Join Us as a Founder in Residence in Pharma

We're seeking entrepreneurial individuals with technical and commercial expertise, interested in founding and building a high-growth, impact-driven company from the ground up (full-time).

We welcome applications from experienced professionals in industry, startups, or science/engineering fields worldwide to work on next-generation therapeutics for Parkinson's disease.

You will collaborate with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence to co-found and spin out a new company. After incorporation with pre-seed investment from DSV, you and your co-founders will hold the majority stake and continue to receive support from the DSV team post-spinout.

The role is full-time, initially remote, with potential relocation after the venture's incorporation.

The Opportunity: Next Generation Therapeutics for Parkinson's

Over 6 million people live with Parkinson’s today, projected to reach 12 million by 2040. Current therapies offer symptomatic relief but do not prevent disease progression. Emerging therapeutics often fail to translate from animal models to clinical success.

We aim to develop precise, next-generation therapies targeting root causes of Parkinson's, addressing multiple impaired pathways simultaneously to slow, halt, or reverse disease progression.

Our Approach

We are building an outcomes graph to develop curative therapeutics for Parkinson's, working backwards from desired outcomes.

Requirements

Who Should Apply

• PhD or equivalent in neuroscience or related fields;
• Deep knowledge of neurodegenerative disease technologies at cellular and molecular levels;
• Experience in therapeutic development within biotech or pharma;
• Industry knowledge, including strategic partnerships, clinical trials, regulations, and a strong network;
• Experience in biotech, scaling technologies from concept to demonstration;
• Fundraising experience from early-stage investors/VCs;
• Leadership experience in high-growth enterprises.

Our Offer

Joining DSV offers:

• Access to proprietary tools and resources for venture creation;
• Expertise from our network of partners and advisors;
• Up to £250k investment for venture incorporation and proof-of-concept development;
• Guaranteed monthly income of £4,166 as a consultancy until launch and pre-seed funding;
• Majority equity stake for founders;
• Post-spinout support in fundraising, partnerships, recruitment, and team building;
• Collaboration with other DSV founders.

About DSV

Deep Science Ventures aims to create a thriving future for humans and the planet by building high-impact science companies across sectors like Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation, using a first-principles approach and partnerships with leading institutions.