This is a unique opportunity to lead a deep-tech, high-impact biotechnology startup from the ground up. As CEO, you will play a foundational role in building the company’s business engine and driving it to market.
You will help shape the company's trajectory, contribute to breakthroughs in personalized medicine and immunotherapy, and become a catalyst for transforming scientific excellence into commercial success.
The position includes the possibility of participating in the company’s equity from its foundation.
Who are we?
CIC nanoGUNE is a leading research center, focused on translating cutting-edge nanoscience into real-world impact. It fosters collaboration between academia and industry to drive innovation and competitiveness.
Prospect Biotech is one of its most promising spin-offs: a biotechnology company developing a new generation of smart microbioreactors that use light and AI to monitor and optimize cell cultures. The first applications target the fast-growing fields of immunotherapy and cell-based drug development. This company will deliver a portfolio of chip-based fluidic devices, next-generation sensors, automated monitoring, and data-driven services designed to enhance therapeutic outcomes and accelerate pharmaceutical innovation. With a strong technological foundation, it is ready to move from lab to market.
Be the driving force behind the next biotech breakthrough!
About the role
Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: San Sebastián, Spain (preferred)
Start date: October/November 2025
Type: Full-time
Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English
Industry: Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Medical Devices
We are seeking an entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Prospect Biotech to co-lead the company alongside the Founding CTO, combining deep scientific insight with strong business execution. The CEO will be responsible for driving business development, fundraising, and the go-to-market strategy. Working in close partnership, the CEO and CTO will shape and execute the overall strategic vision, translating cutting-edge research into a scalable and impactful commercial solution.
Responsibilities
We are looking for exceptional Founder & CEO who will be responsible for:
- Define and lead the company’s vision and long-term strategy in collaboration with the Board and founding CTO.
- Design and execute the go-to-market plan, including customer acquisition and industrial partnerships.
- Define the commercial strategy, including potential device + SaaS business models and international scaling opportunities.
- Lead business development efforts to position Prospect as a key player in the biotech ecosystem.
- Manage operations, financials, and performance metrics to ensure sustainable growth and impact.
- Lead all financial aspects of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, acting as the financial and legal representative of the company.
- Lead fundraising efforts, including public grants (e.g., Horizon Europe, CDTI, EIC Accelerator), equity financing (VCs, angel investors), and strategic partnerships.
- Act as the face of the company to investors, partners, institutions, and the media.
- Navigate regulatory pathways (CE marking, FDA) and oversee implementation of quality standards (ISO 13485, GMP).
- Build, grow, and inspire a world-class multidisciplinary team.
Who are we looking for:
- 8+ years of leadership experience in biotech, healthtech, or deep-tech startups. Entrepreneurial experience is a plus.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
- Proven success in fundraising and investor relations (public and private).
- Experience in launching and scaling international B2B and/or SaaS business models.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in English and Spanish.
- An entrepreneurship mentality. Ability to think outside the box, to truly imagine and articulate a strategy to unleash the full market potential for the company. A self-starter and leader who assumes the risks and rewards of running an innovative, sustainable operation. We value people who have tried it :)
- Proven ability to manage P&L in regulated and high-stakes environments.
Desirable:
- Technical knowledge in cell bioprocessing, microfluidics, spectroscopy, or machine learning.
- Strong network in pharma, biotech, and CDMO ecosystems.
- Previous involvement in academic spin-offs or tech transfer processes.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package including equity from the company’s inception.
- Access to CIC nanoGUNE’s top-tier research ecosystem and strategic support.
- Opportunity to shape and scale a high-potential deep-tech company from the ground up.
- The possibility to create a huge network within the startup and corporation ecosystems, being part of projects with big companies with a global impact.
- A mission-driven environment with real-world impact in health and biotechnology.
Ready to take on a transformative leadership role and shape the future of biotech? We’d love to hear from you!