Confidential Chief Business Officer

THE CHALLENGE
The company needed a highly experienced Chief Business Officer to lead corporate strategy, business development, and partnerships, ensuring the organization could fully leverage its innovative scientific platform and ambitious pipeline across multiple therapeutic areas. The role required a leader capable of executing complex deals, aligning senior stakeholders, and driving transformational impact within a biotech environment.
THE SOLUTION
We supported the search by engaging with over 111 executives across the industry, providing detailed market feedback, sharing insights on candidate availability, and refining the company’s thinking throughout the process. We helped the leadership team consolidate considerations across a shortlist of 10 highly qualified candidates to guide informed decision-making. This approach ensured alignment across the executive team and attracted the best-fit candidate for the scale of impact needed
THE RESULT
The selected executive assumed the CBO role, bringing strategic rigor, deal-making expertise, and strong cross-functional leadership. They aligned internal stakeholders, drove strategic initiatives, and accelerated the organization’s ability to maximize the value of its platform and pipeline.
The impact
The appointment strengthened the executive team, enhanced business development and partnership capabilities, and positioned the company for transformational growth. By integrating market intelligence, structured candidate evaluation, and leadership alignment, the company was able to make a fully informed hiring decision that ensures sustained innovation and maximizes value for both patients and shareholders.