cfdx is building the world's first AI precision neuroscience company. We are at the start of our journey, first tackling the hardest problem in the space: understanding the basis of neurodegeneration. We will be developing novel diagnostics and target discovery platforms to impact the lives of hundreds of millions globally.
Now venture-backed with leading funds in Europe and the US, we are building the founding team. We are value-driven and committed to curating an environment that will foster the world's best AI and neuroscience research team. Join us in our mission to advance neurodegenerative research and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
About this role
We are seeking a dynamic and driven person to manage and develop Strategic Partnerships within our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to build a robust network of leading academic and clinical collaborators in the neurodegenerative space. Your work will be pivotal in sourcing biological data through various channels and driving innovative projects to successful outcomes. As one of the early hires at cfdx, you will have the chance to take on a variety of additional responsibilities and opportunities as we continue to grow.
We expect this role to span San Francisco and London, and this role will require travel between those two locations and globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Partnership Development: Curate and maintain a network of top-tier academic and clinical collaborators focused on neurodegenerative research. Collaborate with our CEO to identify and secure partnerships with research institutions, biotech/pharmaceutical companies, and commercial providers. You will own the funnel from lead generation to close so must excel at both cold and warm outreach, pitching and closing.
- Data and Sample Sourcing: Source biological data and patient samples through partnerships, grants, commercial providers, and innovative strategies to support our research initiatives. You will be required to utilize creative thinking to source resources through innovative and diverse means.
- Grant Acquisition: Explore and secure grants and funding opportunities to support our research initiatives, including managing reporting & budgets
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the formulation and execution of short-, medium-, and long-term strategic initiatives that align with cfdx's mission and goals, ensuring sustained growth and impact.
- Project Management: Initiate, manage, and be accountable for projects stemming from partnerships by engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring effective execution and successful outcomes.
- Team Collaboration: Be a team player and proactively contribute to other top priorities at cfdx as needed.
- Proven experience sourcing and building productive strategic partnerships in biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries in both the US and the UK.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects with large budgets up to £30M.
- Strong network within the academic and clinical research communities, especially in the neurodegenerative field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive them to successful outcomes.
- Creative and strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proven capacity for significant personal and professional growth.
- Successfully built prospective bio-sample collection studies.
- Transformed collaborations into revenue-generating opportunities.
- Well-versed in utilizing public biological datasets.
- Contributed to optimizing progress within a biotech startup.
- Experience with diagnostic products.
- Experience with health system partnerships, including private clinics and NHS.
- Experience changing care pathways.
- An opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in the neurodegenerative research space.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Equity (Everyone gets a meaningful equity stake in cfdx)
- Pension via smartpensions
- 28 days paid holiday + UK bank holidays
- Daily expensed lunch allowance
- Health Insurance via Bupa
- Budget for training and coaching
- Monthly team socials
Cfdx values
Inquisitive discovery - we fuel our mission with ceaseless curiosity and creativity, fostering an environment where intellectual freedom reigns; every question is a pathway to discovery, and every idea holds potential for transformational breakthroughs
Exceptional performance at exceptional pace - the problems we are solving are grave and present, and the solutions we need demand uncompromising quality and rigour
Radical candour - we uphold unwavering honesty and transparency, both within our team and in addressing the challenges we face; authenticity propels us toward meaningful solutions and synergy
Purposeful individuality - every individual in our team is celebrated for their identity, uniqueness, and experiences; as a company we are invested in each one's bespoke personal development and nurturing individuality will supercharge our collective purpose and spirit
Patient impact at scale - we have a steadfast commitment to improve the health and well-being of patients globally; every test run, every dataset analysed, and every innovation developed, is a step towards achieving a scalable impact
cfdx is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.