We are partnering with a groundbreaking European biotechnology company that is redefining the interface between nature and technology. This venture has developed a unique, nature-based technological platform that transforms urban environments into living, responsive ecosystems. Recognized globally for its innovation, the company has garnered awards and established a presence across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
With a solid scientific foundation and a mission-driven approach, the company is poised for its next phase: scaling its operations and impact on a global scale.
We are seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead this company through its next growth phase. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in scaling technology-driven organizations, securing investment, and navigating the complexities of global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy, aligning with the company's mission and market opportunities.
Global Expansion: Drive the internationalization of the company's offerings, establishing partnerships and entering new markets.
Fundraising: Lead capital-raising efforts, including Series A and subsequent rounds, engaging with venture capitalists and impact investors.
Team Building: Cultivate a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and purpose.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with investors, partners, and key stakeholders, articulating the company's vision and progress.
Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and alignment with strategic objectives.
Essential Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in leadership roles within biotech, cleantech, or related sectors, with at least 5 years in a C-level position.
Track Record: Demonstrated success in scaling companies internationally and securing significant investment.
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of biotechnology applications in sustainability, urban development, or environmental innovation.
Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Education: Advanced degree in business, science, or engineering; MBA or equivalent preferred.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish is advantageous.
Preferred Attributes:
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to navigate the challenges of a scaling startup with agility and resilience.
Global Perspective: Experience operating in multicultural environments and understanding of international market dynamics.
Impact Orientation: Passion for sustainability and a commitment to creating positive environmental and social outcomes.
Mission-Driven Work: Lead a company at the forefront of sustainable innovation, making tangible impacts on urban environments.
Growth Potential: Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and scale of a company with a unique value proposition.
Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated team of scientists, engineers, and professionals committed to excellence and impact.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package, including equity options, reflecting the company's growth and success.
If you are a strategic leader with a passion for sustainability and a track record of scaling innovative companies, we invite you to apply.
One of our goals as an organization is to ensure a selection process aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion criteria. That is why we seek to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employee panel, where each individual is valued for their talent and potential, regardless of their ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or functional diversity.
We are committed to minimizing any bias or barriers that may exist in the selection process, to ensure that all candidates are evaluated fairly and objectively, focusing solely on their ability to perform the role, their potential, and their values.
The world of work is changing faster than ever. AI, globalisation, new generations and social demands are reshaping the way organisations attract, engage and care for their people.
At Ethikos 3.0, we are not just adapting to this change – we are leading it.
We are the ethical alternative in people management, combining cutting-edge talent solutions with a deep commitment to human values and planetary wellbeing.
🌍 What we do
We help organisations find, develop and empower talent through innovative methodologies that align people with purpose. Our expertise covers:
Conscious Recruitment: selecting people not only for skills, but for values and cultural fit.
Leadership & Development: building leaders who inspire, not just manage.
Talent Mobility: connecting professionals with opportunities that matter.
Sustainable HR Consulting: integrating impact, wellbeing and performance.
💡 What makes us different
Every project with Ethikos generates positive impact beyond business.
We reinvest part of our profits into social and environmental causes, and our clients decide where that impact goes. With us, hiring talent also means building a better world.
✨ Our Mission
To prove that business can be human, profitable and sustainable at the same time.
🚀 Our Dream
To become a global benchmark for ethical, conscious and future-ready people management, inspiring a movement where companies grow not just for themselves, but for people, society and the planet.
