[ref. d41107101] CEO &/or Interim CEO

placeMelbourne calendar_month 

Clinical Trials

  • Phase I - IV
  • Translational Research The Company
Our Client partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprises, research organisations, university partners and medtech companies from around the world to bring new therapies to market. Their experienced team provides specialist trial services for Phase I-IV trials for industry and investigator-initiated studies.

The vision of their clinical trials centre is to be a globally pre-eminent centre for research. Located in Melbourne’s biomedical precinct, the largest precinct of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, their stakeholders and collaborators partner to provide the perfect environment for bench to bedside translational research.

The Opportunity

Interim CEO position available immediately - whilst we undertake a search for a Permanent CEO in the coming months.

Reporting to the Board, the primary role of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is to build upon the existing leading clinical trial services already offered. You will harness the growth potential to develop them further into a leading clinical trial service, providing the highest quality, internationally competitive clinical trial services within the national and international context.

You will undertake strategic business development to ensure ongoing pipeline, however balanced with the core need of strong leadership, to steady and guide the internal team, stakeholders and organisation.

The Requirements
  • Higher degree qualification in business (preferably an MBA), combined with life sciences or aligned background.
  • Outstanding record of achievement as a CEO or senior executive leading and growing a commercial organisation in the CRO, clinical trials, pharmaceutical or related markets.
  • Excellent operational management expertise and change management oversight.
  • Business Development experience with proven capabilities in building a pipeline of opportunities to ensure financial growth.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the local and global clinical trials sector is essential.
  • Knowledge of commercial contract requirements and service offering pricing and negotiations. The Offer
Interim CEO - Availability must be immediately or within a short time frame.

Permanent CEO - All suitable candidates will be screened appropriately against the selection criteria including the successful interim candidate if they desire.

Please state which role/s you are applying to on your cover letter and your availability / notice period.

The successful interim candidate may also lead to permanency if aligned and interested.

Based in Melbourne. Relocation will be considered for an outstanding candidate.

An attractive salary package is available for the successful candidate/s and will reflect individual experience. Please email any questions you may have to careers@mexec.com or call 1300 0 MEXEC to arrange a time for a confidential discussion with Marilyn Jones or Mark Thomas.

To apply, please visit www.mexec.com and click Apply Now to submit your current CV and cover letter.

***Relocation Package AUS***

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