Jobs, fresher vacancy - Chief Executive Officer • UK

Company: Savant Recruitment Experts

UK

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)VC-Backed Biotech Diagnostics BusinessLocation: Central London (Baker Street)Salary: £100k base + equity upside (should make high 6 figures possibly 7 dependent on valuation)The Opportunity:A VC-backed biotech diagnostics platform is entering a pivotal phase of its journey, transitioning from early-stage scientific development into commercialisation and scale-up.Having secured initial seed funding, the business has established a strong scientific foundation and is now seeking a commercially driven CEO to unlock its full market potential and deliver a defined value creation and exit strategy within a 24-month horizon.This is an opportunity to lead from the front - shaping strategy, building capability, and driving the business towards a successful liquidity event.The Role:The CEO will take full ownership of the business, with a clear mandate to commercialise the underlying science and scale the platform.Key responsibilities include:Define and execute a commercialisation and growth strategyTranslate scientific innovation into a scalable, revenue-generating business modelLead fundraising activity (as required to support growth)Establish and develop strategic partnerships across pharma, diagnostics, and research organisationsBuild and lead a high-calibre leadership teamDrive market positioning and go-to-market strategyWork closely with investors to prepare and execute an exitCandidate Profile:This role requires a proven leader with experience operating at the intersection of science and commercial delivery.Essential:Proven experience as a CEO or senior executive within an early-stage biotech / life sciences businessTrack record of commercialising scientific or technical IPExperience scaling businesses through early growth phasesStrong fundraising and investor engagement experienceAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environmentDesirable:Background in oncology, diagnostics, or biomarker-led platformsExperience navigating regulatory and clinical pathwaysPrior involvement in a successful exit or liquidity eventWhat Success Looks LikeTransition from R&D-led to commercially focused organisationDelivery of early revenue traction and repeatable income streamsEstablishment of strategic partnerships with key industry playersStrengthened IP and clinical validationClear positioning for a successful exit within 24 monthsPackage£100k base salaryMeaningful equity participation aligned to value creationSignificant upside linked to a defined exit eventWhy JoinLead a high-potential biotech platform at a critical inflection pointOpportunity to drive end-to-end value creationDirect exposure to investors and strategic decision-makingEquity-driven upside with a clear and time-bound exit strategy