Interim
On behalf of our customer – a Swedish medical research company – we are looking for an interim CEO

Period: 6 months

Location: Lund

THE ROLE

As the interim CEO you will make sure the very promising results and possibilities regarding the technology is further developed in a strategic direction. You understand the journey of commercializing a start-up Medtech Company with high potential. As a seasoned CEO you are used to set and implement strategic plans securing that they are operationalized in clear action plans with short- and long-term tangible milestones and objectives.

The CEO will manage day-to-day operations of The Company.

The right candidate is ready to recruit and build a lean and high performing team, paired with nurturing a pioneering company culture.

The CEO will establish a good working relationship with the board of directors and set the course for company strategy.

Academic background

• Master’s degree in business/Finance, biology, chemistry or other pharmaceutical or medical technology field

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• The candidate has experience of working in leading positions in preferably smaller Life Science Companies with early phase assets.
• Experience from Start-ups with the ability to create value through trade sale, mergers, other collaborations.

Used to interact with:

• Authorities
• Finance Market, i.e., investors, analysts, and Media.
• Key Opinion Leaders
• Experience from launching products on international scale within the Life Science sector.
• Experience from building and working through lean organizations.

Personal/Competences/Skills

• Ability to fluidly navigate and integrate at the scientific arena as well as with financial analysists, investor relations duties and the capital market.
• Solid understanding of the dynamics within Life Science. Positive with experience from early phase (start-up) commercialization.
• Ability to operationalise strategic directions and decisions in a structured, speedy, and effective way.
• Knowledge of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow management and general finance and budgeting
• Excellent communication skills both in speech and writing in English and Swedish is important.
• Self-motivating, goal-oriented entrepreneurial personality having a significant “can do attitude” with strong sense of urgency.
• Capability and experience in building high performing teams.
• Experience from a M&A is a plus
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise, calculated decisions in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiator

 

More information

Morgan Eilenberg, Partner, +46 73 359 05 50 eller [email protected]

Anders Larsson, Partner +46 73 203 46 91, [email protected]

We meet candidates on an ongoing basis, so if you are interested in the position we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.