[Remote] Sr. Director/Vice President, Chief of Staff & Head of Strategy
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Actithera is an emerging leader in radiopharmaceutical therapeutics, advancing a differentiated platform to address high-value oncology targets. They are seeking a highly strategic and versatile leader to serve as Chief of Staff & Head of Strategy, partnering with the CEO to define and execute R&D, clinical, and business development strategies while ensuring operational execution of key initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Act as a thought partner to the CEO and leadership team in shaping corporate, R&D, clinical, and BD strategies.
• Drive strategic planning processes, including portfolio prioritization and clinical development roadmaps.
• Lead competitive intelligence and market landscape assessments to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for Board meetings, investor communications, and external partnerships.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans with clear milestones, KPIs, and accountability.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives spanning R&D, clinical, operations, and BD to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Coordinate activities with legal and financial functions, ensuring compliance, effective contracting, and efficient governance.
• Play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, working closely with finance to align plans with strategy.
• Establish efficient operating rhythms (executive meetings, leadership offsites, board prep, investor updates).
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency across the organization.
• Serve as a connector across teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
Skills
• 10+ years of experience, including top-tier consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy roles, combined with operational exposure in pharma or better biotech.
• Deep knowledge of the oncology drug discovery and development landscape, including preclinical through clinical stages, regulatory pathways, and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated success in both strategy development and operational execution within a life sciences context.
• Strong understanding of drug development (preclinical through clinical) and oncology market dynamics.
• Experience collaborating with legal and finance functions, with a solid grasp of budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills; able to manage complex initiatives and influence at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced biotech startup environment with a hands-on approach.
Education Requirements
• Advanced degree required: PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or related discipline; MBA strongly preferred (PhD + MBA ideal).
Company Overview
• Actithera is a molecular radiotherapeutic company that develops radioligand therapies. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Oslo, Oslo, NOR, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://actithera.com/.
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