ppCompensation: Executive-level salary + meaningful equity participation /p pWe are partnering with an ambitious, science-driven biotech based in Barcelona to appoint a Chief Scientific Officer who will define, lead, and own the company’s scientific strategy from discovery through early clinical development. This is a pivotal executive role for a senior scientific leader who combines deep technical credibility with strategic foresight and decisive leadership. /p pAs CSO, you will be entrusted with shaping the long‑term scientific vision, translating cutting‑edge research into robust development programmes, and building a high‑performing scientific organisation capable of delivering value at pace. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liSet and own the scientific vision and RD strategy, aligned with corporate and investor objectives /li liLead discovery, preclinical, and translational activities, ensuring scientific excellence and disciplined execution /li liAct as the scientific authority internally and externally, representing the company to investors, partners, and key opinion leaders /li liBuild, mentor, and scale a world‑class scientific team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and rigor /li liDrive decision-making across pipeline prioritisation, resource allocation, and risk management /li liOversee scientific governance, data integrity,



and readiness for regulatory interactions /li liPartner closely with the CEO and Board to support fundraising, partnering, and long‑term growth strategy /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 ul liPhD or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific discipline /li liProven leadership experience at executive or senior RD leadership level within biotech or pharma /li liStrong track record of advancing programmes from discovery through IND‑enabling / early clinical stages /li liDemonstrated ability to operate in fast‑paced, capital‑efficient environments /li liStrategic thinker with the confidence to make high‑impact scientific and organisational decisions /li liExcellent communicator, capable of influencing at Board and investor level /li /ul h3Why Join /h3 ul liOpportunity to shape the scientific direction of a high‑potential biotech at a critical stage of growth /li liSignificant ownership and influence at executive leadership level /li liWork from Barcelona — one of Europe’s leading life science hubs, offering exceptional quality of life /li liCompetitive executive compensation with meaningful equity upside /li /ul h3Next Steps /h3 pThis role is being handled on a confidential basis. For an initial discussion, please apply or contact our retained search team directly. /p h3Seniority level /h3 ul liExecutive /li /ul h3Employment type /h3 ul liFull‑time /li /ul h3Job function /h3 ul liResearch /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Chief Scientific Officer (Barcelona)
🏢 S3 Science Recruitment
📍 Barcelona