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CEO - Neuroscience Contract Research Organization
LUKA GLOBAL
European Union
Remote
Expert
posted 113 days ago
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Vacancy Summary
We are looking for an innovative CEO to spearhead the transformation of a neuroscience organization into a leading service-oriented CRO. This role uniquely blends scientific expertise with strategic leadership to drive growth in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
Required skills
Strategy
English level
Professional
Languages
English
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary CEO to lead the commercial transformation of a specialized neuroscience organization, transitioning it from research-focused operations into a market-leading, service-oriented Contract Research Organization (CRO). This is a rare opportunity to combine scientific insight with strategic leadership, scaling a high-value business serving global biotech and pharmaceutical clients.
Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a multi-year growth strategy, transforming the organization from bespoke research projects into a scalable, standardized service portfolio.
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Commercial Growth: Lead business development, securing Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and high-value contracts with biotech and pharmaceutical clients worldwide.
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Scientific-Commercial Interface: Partner with the CSO/technical leadership to translate complex neuroscience capabilities into client-ready services, ensuring offerings remain at the cutting edge while commercially viable.
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Organizational Scaling: Restructure internal operations, talent, and processes to support scalable, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all projects.
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Financial Oversight: Manage P&L, optimize pricing, and implement margin-focused models to drive self-sustaining revenue and long-term financial stability.
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Market Positioning: Build the organization’s reputation as a trusted partner in neuroscience CRO services, leveraging strategic collaborations, thought leadership, and value-focused messaging.
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Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary interface for investors, partners, and clients, aligning scientific milestones with commercial objectives.
About LUKA GLOBAL
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LUKA GLOBAL
Exeter, GB
LUKA Global is an international search firm serving the European HealthTech, Life Sciences and DeepTech eco-systems. Alongside identifying niche profiles for tech focused businesses we offer a range of training programs for early stage start-ups. We are people focused and outcome oriented, but most of all we are partners to our clients and candidates.
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