University of York - Computer Science
Biotechnology Business Development and Scientific Transition Lead
University of York - Computer Science, Lombard, Illinois, United States
Biotechnology Business Development and Scientific Transition Lead
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Department: Hull York Medical School Salary: £46,049 - £56,535 per year Grade: Grade 7 Contract status: Fixed term Hours of work: Full-time Based at: University of York campus (with some remote working options available) Interview date: 16 February 2026 Posted Date: 05/01/2026 Apply by: 01/02/2026 Job Reference: 14674
You are invited to apply for a transformative leadership role designed to drive the commercial development and scientific transition of Ectocellect, a University of York early‑stage company based on a human cell surface receptor discovery platform. This demanding, yet highly rewarding position is structured to facilitate a transition into a CEO role upon the company’s successful growth.
Ectocellect is founded on a unique, genome‑scale resource of soluble human receptor ectodomains developed in the laboratory of Professor Gavin Wright. The company’s mission is to address critical pharmaceutical industry challenges, including the accurate, scalable, and cost‑effective assessment of therapeutic antibody binding specificity to facilitate the creation of safer medicines. The venture has already engaged pioneer customers and achieved early revenues and now needs someone with scientific and entrepreneurial skills to lead the growth.
Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership: Lead design and delivery of market‑entry strategies to secure early‑stage revenues. Responsible for the full sales cycle from lead generation to negotiating and closing commercial contracts.
Spinout Management: Work with the founder team to secure a diverse customer base, licensing deals, support fundraising, and define corporate structure for long‑term growth.
Scientific Operations: Provide scientific operational oversight and manage day‑to‑day business functions, including financial planning and legal compliance.
Market Presence: Establish visibility through targeted online campaigns and represent the company at appropriate industry conferences.
Qualifications We are looking for someone with scientific expertise, ideally with a PhD or equivalent experience in biomedical science, protein expression, or antibody technologies. Specialist knowledge in protein analysis, antibody development, or structural biology is an advantage.
Entrepreneurial instincts with excellent communication skills to initiate and nurture relationships with new customers. Demonstrate ability to anticipate and solve problems, deliver technical presentations, and write high‑quality scientific documents. Experience supervising others and a collaborative ethos is important.
This role offers an exciting and rare opportunity for a pathway to executive leadership. You will receive scientific guidance from Professor Gavin Wright and strategic business mentorship from Dr. Nick Hutchings, a successful serial biotechnology entrepreneur.
For more information visit www.ectocellect.com and www.wright-lab.org. For informal enquiries contact Gavin Wright (gavin.wright@york.ac.uk).
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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Biotechnology Business Development and Scientific Transition Lead
role at
University of York - Computer Science
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Department: Hull York Medical School Salary: £46,049 - £56,535 per year Grade: Grade 7 Contract status: Fixed term Hours of work: Full-time Based at: University of York campus (with some remote working options available) Interview date: 16 February 2026 Posted Date: 05/01/2026 Apply by: 01/02/2026 Job Reference: 14674
You are invited to apply for a transformative leadership role designed to drive the commercial development and scientific transition of Ectocellect, a University of York early‑stage company based on a human cell surface receptor discovery platform. This demanding, yet highly rewarding position is structured to facilitate a transition into a CEO role upon the company’s successful growth.
Ectocellect is founded on a unique, genome‑scale resource of soluble human receptor ectodomains developed in the laboratory of Professor Gavin Wright. The company’s mission is to address critical pharmaceutical industry challenges, including the accurate, scalable, and cost‑effective assessment of therapeutic antibody binding specificity to facilitate the creation of safer medicines. The venture has already engaged pioneer customers and achieved early revenues and now needs someone with scientific and entrepreneurial skills to lead the growth.
Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership: Lead design and delivery of market‑entry strategies to secure early‑stage revenues. Responsible for the full sales cycle from lead generation to negotiating and closing commercial contracts.
Spinout Management: Work with the founder team to secure a diverse customer base, licensing deals, support fundraising, and define corporate structure for long‑term growth.
Scientific Operations: Provide scientific operational oversight and manage day‑to‑day business functions, including financial planning and legal compliance.
Market Presence: Establish visibility through targeted online campaigns and represent the company at appropriate industry conferences.
Qualifications We are looking for someone with scientific expertise, ideally with a PhD or equivalent experience in biomedical science, protein expression, or antibody technologies. Specialist knowledge in protein analysis, antibody development, or structural biology is an advantage.
Entrepreneurial instincts with excellent communication skills to initiate and nurture relationships with new customers. Demonstrate ability to anticipate and solve problems, deliver technical presentations, and write high‑quality scientific documents. Experience supervising others and a collaborative ethos is important.
This role offers an exciting and rare opportunity for a pathway to executive leadership. You will receive scientific guidance from Professor Gavin Wright and strategic business mentorship from Dr. Nick Hutchings, a successful serial biotechnology entrepreneur.
For more information visit www.ectocellect.com and www.wright-lab.org. For informal enquiries contact Gavin Wright (gavin.wright@york.ac.uk).
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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