Head of Scientific Strategy & Operations | Executive Leadership | Gene Therapy I'm partnered with a recently funded, high-growth biotechnology company building next-generation gene therapies for neurodegenerative disease, now seeking a Director of Scientific Strategy & Operations to join its executive leadership team in Madrid. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role at a pivotal stage of company growth helping shape the scientific direction, financing strategy, operational build-out, and long-term expansion of an emerging gene therapy platform. The company is entering an ambitious new phase of development and is looking for an exceptional biotech operator who can bridge world-class science with execution, strategy, and investor engagement. Why This Role? You'll work directly alongside the CEO and leadership team to: Drive scientific and operational strategy Help execute upcoming financing activities and investor engagement Shape the future of a cutting-edge gene therapy pipeline Build scalable infrastructure and processes Evaluate partnership and licensing opportunities Play a central role in the growth of a next-generation biotech company The company is especially interested in individuals with: ~15+ years' experience within biotech or large pharma Strong gene therapy experience (highly preferred) Exposure to neurology or neurodegenerative disease programs Financing, fundraising, or investor-facing experience A hands-on, execution-driven mindset Relocation support package included