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Fractional CEO
Job summary
A global boutique specializing in life sciences headhunting seeks an experienced Chief Executive Officer for a seed-stage biotech company in Leeds. The successful candidate will guide the company's expansion, shaping its vision and ensuring financing and partnerships to advance critical programs. Ideal applicants will have a Ph.D./M.D./M.B.A. and proven experience in fundraising and advancing biotech therapies. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment and inspire a high-performing team.
Qualifications
- C-suite experience building a biotech from early stage through Series A+.
- Proven ability to raise capital and establish pharma partnerships.
- Success in advancing antibody-based therapies through research stages.
Responsibilities
- Set and execute corporate and scientific strategy.
- Advance an integrated discovery platform.
- Select and progress lead antibody assets.
- Mentor a multidisciplinary team.
- Secure seed and Series A funding.
- Build partnerships with academic and industry experts.
- Represent the organisation to investors.
- Establish governance and performance frameworks.
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.