Chief Financial Officer

Our client is a listed bio-pharma company.

About the role

Lead the company's fundraising and capital strategy for a global biotech platform supporting drug development under clinical stage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's fundraising and capital strategy, including VC, PE, strategic investors and other institutional capital.
• Develop and communicate the company's investment thesis, financial model and equity story.
• Build and manage relationships with institutional investors, healthcare funds and strategic partners.
• Lead investor presentations, due diligence, financing negotiations and transaction execution.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, cash management and financial governance.
• Partner with the CEO and Board on corporate strategy, M&A, strategic partnerships and capital allocation.
• Build and lead a scalable finance function as the company grows.
• Prepare the company for future institutional financing, strategic transactions and potentially an IPO.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience with senior leadership experience in investment banking, ideally at Managing Director level.
• Strong background in Healthcare / Life Sciences investment banking, including fundraising, M&A, equity financing or IPOs.
• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive within biotech, pharma, CRO or healthcare.
• Demonstrated track record of leading or supporting successful fundraising and investor relations.
• Strong network across VC, PE, institutional and strategic investors.
• Excellent understanding of biotech valuation, capital markets and clinical-stage business models.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to work closely with founders, CEOs, Boards and investors.
• International experience across North America and Asia is highly desirable.

Pay

Competitive annual salary ranging from $400,000 to $500,000 USD, plus bonus and options.

Benefits

• Comprehensive local pension plan and additional benefits.