Director/Senior Director, NewCo Build & Strategic Execution
About The Position
We are seeking a highly execution-driven leader to structure, build, and operationalize multiple NewCos. These companies will typically be formed around assets or teams transitioning from another geography, institution, or parent organization. This role is responsible for turning scientific assets into operationally disciplined, financing-ready biotech companies. This individual will architect repeatable company-build frameworks, manage cross-border transitions, and ensure each NewCo launches with strong program governance, operational rigor, and Board-ready reporting. This is a high-accountability role at the intersection of company creation, program execution, and strategic operations.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years in biotech program leadership, operations, or company build roles
- Experience with asset transfers, spin-outs, or cross-border transitions
- Deep understanding of early drug development (preclinical → clinical)
- Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Strong operational systems mindset
- Comfort working across geographies and cultures
- Driver & builder mindset
- Comfortable operating without full infrastructure. Direct, decisive, and accountable. Process-oriented
- Strong cross-cultural communicator
- Calm managing parallel complexity
Nice To Haves
- Experience in venture-backed biotech formation
- Experience with academic or pharma spin-outs
- Exposure to corporate development or transactions
- Experience building processes from zero
Responsibilities
- NewCo Formation & Transition Execution
- Program & Portfolio Infrastructure
- Vendor & External Network Governance
- Operations & Executive Support (Embedded Chief of Staff Function)
- Data Integrity & Financing Readiness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
