Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Ennovate Pharma

Strategic Vision & Execution

• Translate the company’s platform and discovery insights into a focused, milestone-driven R&D roadmap.

• Define and articulate a clear corporate strategy that aligns scientific capabilities with high-value clinical opportunities in autoimmune and inflammatory disease.

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Platform Development & Scientific Leadership (in collaboration with the CSO)

• Drive the continued evolution and validation of the proprietary AI-enabled spatial omics and therapeutic antibody design platforms.

• Ensure integration of computational biology, translational science, and drug discovery technologies to identify novel therapeutic targets, clinically relevant biomarkers, and innovative therapies for patients in need.

• Oversee selection and advancement of 1–2 lead antibody-based programs into preclinical and early clinical development within defined timelines.

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Team & Culture Building

• Recruit, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary team spanning data science, biology, translational medicine, and operations.

• Establish a culture grounded in scientific rigor, collaboration, accountability, and patient impact.

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Financial Stewardship & Fundraising

• Secure seed (>10m€) and Series A (>30m€) financing to support platform expansion and early therapeutic pipeline development.

• Manage budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution of scientific and corporate milestones.

• Build strong relationships with the Board of Directors, investors, and potential strategic partners.

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Partnerships & External Engagement

• Forge collaborations with academic groups, biopharma partners, and key opinion leaders to enhance platform validation, target discovery, and pipeline development.

• Represent the company to investors, stakeholders, and the broader scientific community as a compelling thought leader in the field of AI-driven drug discovery, autoimmunity, and inflammation.

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Governance & Organizational Foundations

• Establish robust operational, legal, and compliance frameworks appropriate for a venture- backed biotechnology enterprise.

• Develop and implement key performance metrics (corporate, scientific, and organizational) to track progress and guide decision-making.

 

Patient Impact & Long-Term Value Creation

• Champion the company’s mission to deliver transformative therapies for patients who fail to respond to existing treatments.

• Position the company for long-term growth, strategic partnerships, and future clinical development success.

 

Required Experience

• Ph.D., M.D. and M.B.A in a relevant field or equivalent work experience resulting in the required level of mastery to lead a world-class biopharma organization.

• Prior C-level experience founding and/or building a successful biotechnology start-up(s) from pre-seed/seed through Series A+ stages.

• Proven ability to secure financing from institutional and strategic venture capital investors and establish pharma partnerships to advance the company’s mission.

• Established, track record progressing several antibody-based therapeutic assets / biological agents, through preclinical and early clinical development in a capital- and time- efficient manner.

 

Preferred Experience

• Leadership/management-level understanding of the application of AI/ML methods across various phases of drug discovery process.

• Working knowledge of the autoimmunity and inflammation disease area from scientific, clinical, regulatory, and/or commercial perspectives.

• Track record securing non-dilutive financing (NDF), particularly in France and/or the EU, via licensing, partnership or other sources, during the pre-seed and seed stages to ensure a sufficient capital base to hit early key milestones/value inflection points.

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Core Competencies

• Strategic vision & inspiration. Able to see and communicate the big picture in an accessible and inspiring way. Exhibits passion and excitement for the work and motivates others to have a similar mindset.

• Critical thinking. Demonstrates ability to process information, draw penetrating insights, and effectively translate those insights into effective actions/decisions.

• Teamwork. Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints. Solicits feedback and reacts calmly to constructive criticism. Cultivates a culture of inclusion where the best ideas are prioritized regardless of who they come from.

• Honesty & integrity. Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.

• Accountability. Lives up to verbal and written agreements.

• Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort. Knows how to succeed in a resource-limited environment and to scale organizations thoughtfully.

• Organization & prioritization. Plans, organizes, and budgets in a productive manner. Focuses on key priorities and puts aside activities not on the critical path.

• Assertiveness. Takes forceful stand when appropriate without being abrasive.

• Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail company progression.

• Persistence & resilience. Demonstrates tenacity, grit, and willingness to go the distance to achieve goals.

• Mentorship. Effectively coaches people in their current roles to improve performance and grow future leaders.

• Flexibility & adaptability. Adjusts quickly to shifting priorities and circumstances. Comfortable with ambiguity. Copes effectively with complexity and change.

• Creativity & innovation. Develops innovative approaches. Views solving the toughest problems as the biggest and most gratifying opportunities.

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