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