Strategic Partnerships

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.

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Desirable requirements

What We Offer

Equity (Everyone gets a meaningful equity stake in cfdx)

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.