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Job summary
A global boutique specializing in life sciences is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for a seed-stage biotech company in Birmingham. The CEO will drive corporate vision and shape an R&D roadmap while securing funding and building partnerships. Qualified candidates will have a relevant doctorate or equivalent, C-suite experience in biotech startup, and a proven track record in fundraising. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a company through critical expansion phases with potential for significant contributions to innovative therapies.
Qualifications
- Ph.D., M.D., M.B.A., or equivalent experience suitable for leading a cutting-edge biotech.
- Prior C-suite experience building a biotech from early stage through Series A+.
- Proven ability to raise institutional/strategic venture capital.
Responsibilities
- Set and execute a clear corporate and scientific strategy.
- Advance an integrated discovery platform combining various capabilities.
- Secure seed and Series A funding while ensuring resource allocation.
Skills
Education
Krug Associates is a global boutique specializing in life sciences headhunting, delivering top executive and board-level talent uniquely suited to drive client success.
We are delighted to partner with a seed-stage biotech company in the search for a Chief Executive Officer. On behalf of our client, we are seeking a seasoned drug development leader with deep expertise in I&I and rare diseases, along with a strong track record of successful fundraising and a well-established investor network.
This role offers the chance to guide a fast-emerging European biotech through a critical phase of expansion. The CEO will shape corporate vision, translate platform insights into a focused R&D roadmap, and secure the financing and partnerships necessary to advance breakthrough antibody programs toward preclinical and early clinical milestones.
- Set and execute a clear corporate and scientific strategy aligned with high-value therapeutic opportunities.
- Advance an integrated discovery platform that combines computational, translational, and biological capabilities.
- Select and progress lead antibody assets into preclinical and early clinical development.
- Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
- Secure seed and Series A funding and ensure effective resource allocation.
- Build partnerships with academic groups, industry collaborators, and key opinion leaders.
- Represent the organisation to investors and the broader scientific community.
- Establish robust operational, governance, and performance frameworks.
- Ph.D., M.D., M.B.A., or equivalent experience suitable for leading a cutting-edge biotech.
- Prior C-suite experience building a biotech from early stage through Series A+.
- Proven ability to raise institutional / strategic venture capital and establish pharma partnerships.
- Demonstrated success advancing antibody-based or biological therapies through preclinical and early clinical stages.
- Leadership-level familiarity with AI / ML applications in drug discovery.
- Understanding of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases from a scientific or strategic perspective.
- Experience securing non-dilutive funding in Europe or similar environments.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.