Senior leadership role

Vestec, CZ  Research and Development Full time job MBA, MBT, postgraduate studies

We are a successful diversified biotech startup with four main research and business segments: human molecular diagnostics, PCR reagents for life sciences, monoclonal antibodies and small molecule drug discovery. In all these segments we are bringing unique products to the global market.

We are always open to consider further strengthening our leadership team with senior experts and managers with proven track-record in any of our areas of interest either in R&D or business development. 

Who are we looking for?

  • Significant industrial work experience from R&D or business position in diagnostics, life-science or drug-discovery segments 
    OR
    Strong academic record (PI-level) in research area of our interest.
  • PhD degree or equivalent in relevant field.
  • Proven track record of team leadership. 
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant market. 
  • Ability to work in dynamic start-up environment and assume senior responsibilities and team management roles, while also preparing some key materials hands-on.
  • Solid project management skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent English (Czech is an advantage but not required).
  • Self-motivated professional with positive attitude and team spirit.

What will be your responsibilities?

  • Depending on your background and experience, you would either lead (Department Lead or Head of Division) one of our teams or oversight key business developmental activities. 

What do we offer?

  • Opportunity to work on interesting and meaningful projects including novel concepts in diagnostics and drug discovery in a young and dynamic biotech company with world-class research and a strong future growth.
  • Opportunity to become part of company management.
  • Active sharing of know-how within the company, development of knowledge and skills.
  • Competitive salary reflecting your seniority and the opportunity for career growth.
  • Potential participation in employee stock option program.
  • Full-time employment contract with the place of work in Vestec near Prague.

About Us

We are a successful biotech startup with unique products and global ambitions. We have four main research and business segments: human molecular diagnostics, PCR reagents for life sciences, monoclonal antibodies and small molecule drug discovery. In all these segments we are bringing unique products to the global market.

We are both research oriented and successful in business. Our products are based on internal cutting-edge multidisciplinary research. We also actively seek for new market opportunities, and in past years we have thus become the largest developer and manufacturer of COVID-19 PCR diagnostics in the Czech Republic. We are now continuing our mission of providing our own products in multiple different biotechnological areas.

Even though we started the company just in 2018, we have already grown to over 100 employees. From the beginning, we aim to run long-term, ambitious projects with a global impact. If you join us, you will be a part of the creation of a unique biotechnology company which is the first of its kind in Central Europe.

 

If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your Cover letter (describe your experience, ambitions and skills you can contribute, and explain why you want to work for us in this particular position) and CV.