CEO

CEO Opportunity - Breakthrough Nanoparticle Delivery Platform

Client
Location: Cambridge, MA | On-site preferred | Full-time

An early-stage biotech company developing a proprietary nanoparticle delivery platform is seeking a visionary and execution-focused Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its next stage of growth.

Following a successful Series A financing backed by top-tier VCs and global health organizations, the company is positioned to advance its next-generation PK/PD-enhancing delivery system toward IND-enabling studies and strategic partnerships.

About the Company

Our client is redefining therapeutic delivery with a unique, modular nanoparticle platform designed to enhance drug bioavailability, targeting, and durability across a range of modalities. The platform has demonstrated compelling preclinical data across multiple programs and is poised to enter translational development.

The Opportunity

The incoming CEO will be responsible for setting and executing corporate strategy, securing future funding, expanding scientific and operational teams, and partnering with investors, academia, and biopharma collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a clear corporate vision and R&D roadmap

• Lead all aspects of company operations including fundraising, business development, and team building

• Cultivate strong investor and strategic partner relationships

• Recruit and retain world-class scientific, operational, and commercial talent

• Oversee regulatory strategy and preclinical development milestones

• Serve as the external face of the company with media, partners, and conferences

Ideal Candidate

• Proven biotech executive or entrepreneur with CEO, COO, or Founder-level experience in platform therapeutics

• Strong fundraising track record (Seed/Series A/B and beyond)

• Deep understanding of drug delivery, nanotechnology, or biologics

• Experience advancing programs from discovery through IND or early clinical stages

• Demonstrated ability to grow and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced startup environment

• Ability to navigate early-stage ambiguity and communicate scientific vision to a diverse stakeholder base

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in life sciences, bioengineering, or related field

• Prior exit or M&A experience a plus

• Boston/Cambridge-based or willingness to relocate