Start-up CEO – Biotech neuro-immunology treatment for psychiatric disorders

We are building a start-up that is developing a treatment for mental health conditions by modulating an immunological protein.

Are you the driven entrepreneur who can build and lead this venture as the CEO?

The invention
We currently seek a CEO for a start-up in the field of neuro-immunology. The start-up is going to use antibodies or small molecules to neutralize a protein that is implicated in illnesses such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety.

Current pharmacological treatments lack specificity and effectiveness. This new targeted approach promises to revolutionise the field by creating a whole new class of therapeutics.

This early-stage project shows encouraging results in small mammal studies, both as a diagnostic indicator of disease severity and in therapeutic response.

As CEO you will be responsible for developing and executing the overall business strategy, actively supported by NLC – The Healthtech Venture Builder and partnering with the inventor and other strategic partners.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Develop a comprehensive drug discovery & development plan and funding plan
  • Coordinate product development from animal studies into a clinical solution
  • Design and coordinate clinical trials
  • Engage relevant development and commercial partners
  • Discuss with regulatory authorities to gain clarity on requirements
  • Seek and secure (non-)dilutive funding supported by NLC’s Venture Finance Team
  • Develop and lead the team

You are:

  • A highly motivated entrepreneur
  • Keen to make an impact on patients’ lives
  • Driven by a desire to achieve commercial success
  • Strongly networked and influential at all levels of seniority
  • An excellent communicator, negotiator, and presenter

Your track record includes:

  • CEO competencies and leadership track record
  • Existing relevant market knowledge
  • Strong networks with suppliers, partners and KOLs

The opportunity
We offer the unique opportunity to an entrepreneur or executive with entrepreneurial ambition to come on board as a co-founder in a highly promising venture. The participation package includes:

  • Equity-based remuneration
  • Cash compensation tied to successful funding of the company
  • The opportunity to co-fund at a favourable valuation

Access to the expertise and network of the entire NLC ecosystem including the use of NLC Venture Services. Sparring and support from your Venture Partner and the dozens of CEO’s leading our other (60+) ventures.

Last but not least: You will team up with a knowledgeable and motivated inventor and play a key role in bringing this project to market.

For more information, please contact Augusta Poteliunaite (Venture Teaming)  augusta.poteliunaite@nlc.health