CEO

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organisation's corporate strategy, growth plans and operational priorities in partnership with the Board and leadership team.
• Build scalable operating structures, governance frameworks, performance measures and reporting processes to support the company's continued development.
• Lead capital-planning and financing initiatives, while establishing strong relationships with relevant financial and strategic stakeholders.
• Identify, develop and negotiate strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, commercial collaborations and other business development initiatives.
• Translate technical and development milestones into commercially meaningful objectives and opportunities.
• Evaluate potential investments, strategic transactions and market-expansion opportunities that enhance the company's capabilities and long-term position.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing management team, creating a culture of accountability, innovation, integrity and commercial discipline.
• Represent the organisation with strategic partners, investors, advisers and other key stakeholders within the international life-sciences ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medicine, Engineering or a related discipline. An advanced qualification such as an MBA, PhD or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant senior leadership experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare or the broader life-sciences industry.
• Proven experience in a senior executive or enterprise leadership position, with responsibility for organisational growth and strategic execution.
• Demonstrated exposure to corporate financing, capital planning, strategic funding or sophisticated external stakeholder management.
• Strong experience in business development, strategic partnerships, licensing, transactions or corporate development.
• Sound understanding of corporate governance, financial management, regulatory considerations and the operational requirements of a growing organisation.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication capabilities, with the ability to build relationships and operate effectively in a fast-moving, international environment.