As Chief Executive Officer of LBIC and Chief Business Officer at the RVC, you will provide strategic leadership to drive LBIC’s growth in profitability, reputation, and operational excellence, while ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients and partners. This includes shaping and executing outreach strategies to engage key stakeholders across the life sciences ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups through business programmes and advisory input, and setting financial targets to increase net income and explore expansion opportunities. The position also involves strengthening the relationship with the RVC by leveraging its academic and scientific capabilities, enhancing student and staff engagement, and reporting on performance metrics.   

The role requires a strong academic foundation in a biomedical discipline, coupled with significant experience in business innovation environments, facility management, and commercial financial management within the life sciences sector. Candidates should demonstrate a proven ability to build high-performing management cultures and drive organisational performance. Excellent communication and networking skills are essential, with the ability to influence stakeholders and maintain relationships across investors, developers, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities are critical, including experience in market analysis, long-term planning, and the development of business plans, funding proposals, and reports.   

If you would be interested in exploring this opportunity further, please contact Coulter Partners who are working with the London Bioscience Innovation Centre on this key hire, ideally including your CV, at LBIC@Coulterpartners.com.

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026

Reporting Unit: Professional Services

Salary: Competitive Salary