Fractional CEO - Cambridge

Exec Capital Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Exec Capital Recruitment seeks an experienced Fractional CEO to lead a Cambridge-based organization spanning clinical trials, medical research services, and specialist medical distribution.

This hands-on strategic leadership role operates at board and operational levels, focusing on evolving structure, strengthening commercial capability, and driving long-term growth with regular presence in Cambridge and remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Senior executive leadership experience in CEO/exec roles, preferably in healthcare or clinical trials.
• Proven ability to drive growth, build partnerships, and improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a Cambridge-based organisation across clinical trials, medical research services and specialist medical distribution.
• Shape the company strategy, enhance operational effectiveness and align clinical research, trial delivery and distribution capabilities.

Job description

Sector: Clinical Trials, Medical Research & Distribution
Contract Type: Fractional / Part-Time (3 days per week)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fractional CEO to lead and guide a Cambridge-based organisation operating across clinical trials, medical research services, and specialist medical distribution.

This is a hands-on strategic leadership role suited to an accomplished executive who can operate at both board and operational level, helping the business evolve its structure, strengthen its commercial capability, and position itself for long-term growth.

Working closely with the Board and senior leadership team, the Fractional CEO will help shape the organisation's strategy, improve operational effectiveness, and align the company's clinical research, trial delivery, and distribution capabilities.

This is a hybrid role, requiring regular presence in the Cambridge area alongside remote working.