Non Executive Chairperson – Biotech – Ref.: CH230518FN

Filled NED Positions
  • Date posted: 23rd May 2018
Job Description

Our client is driving biomedical research forward by improving accessibility and enhancing discoverability of genomics data. They are driven by their mission of enabling research to develop faster diagnostics and better treatments for the benefit of patients. They are a fast-growing venture-funded company operating at the forefront of precision medicine by building communities and marketplaces for the users and providers of genomics data and data-rich research services. Currently based in Cambridge (UK), they plan to open satellite offices in London, the US and possibly China. Candidates will have a passion for growing startups to scaleups, have a solid understanding of the entrepreneurial journey and keen to become not only a chairperson, but also a mentor and coach of the CEO and management team taking on a global market. The candidate will have a track record at board level, chairing and director roles, capable of managing both the processes and the dynamics between investors, NEDs, CEO and management team for effective execution of company strategy. The candidate will have deep business experience in one or more areas relevant to our client e.g. pre-clinical drug discovery, Life Science industry, knowledge management, genomics, B2B SaaS or online marketplace business models.