Chief Executive Officer

Rock central

Consulting

Detroit, MI - USA

CxO, CEO of a small or medium sized company

Experteer Overview

As CEO, you will lead NGNRI’s mission to enable transformative discovery in NF1 and neurological diseases. You will shape a world-class, entrepreneurial research environment while representing the organization externally and building strategic partnerships and funding. You will oversee governance, communications, and operations in collaboration with the CSO and COO, ensuring ethical, compliant execution. You’ll drive biomedical innovation from discovery to development and steer a diverse, mission-driven team. This is a high-impact leadership role at a nonprofit research institute with strong scholarly and community engagement.

Compensation / Benefits

health benefits
perks
supportive team culture

Responsibilities

Build and promote NGNRI’s organizational presence and governance
Establish and lead NGNRI management team and governance structures
Develop internal and external communications, outreach, and public relations
Foster relationships with City/State officials and regional stakeholders
Create programs with the CSO to engage NF1 and broader scientific communities
Collaborate with the COO to oversee administrative operations
Ensure regulatory compliance and high ethical standards
Seek and secure funding from philanthropic sources and national agencies
Develop partnerships and alliances to advance NF1 and neurological research agendas
Represent NGNRI as the primary external ambassador and build strategic networks

Key requirements

Experience leading a biomedical or research-driven organization (CEO/CSO/Managing Director level preferred)
Proven ability to attract talent and build high-performing teams
Track record in drug discovery through preclinical development and biomedical product development
Strong strategic, financial, and operational leadership in a nonprofit or research setting
Excellent communication, diplomacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to navigate regulatory and compliance requirements
PhD in a biomedical discipline, or MBA; if MBA, companion biomedical background preferred
Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with ethical standards and resilience

excellent written and oral communication inspiring and collaborative leadership diversity, equality, and inclusion advocacy drug discovery through preclinical development biomedical product development regulatory and compliance understanding

Description

As CEO, you will lead NGNRI’s mission to enable transformative discovery in NF1 and neurological diseases. You will shape a world-class, ent…

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