BioIndustry Association (BIA)
Chief Executive Officer
United Kingdom
2508-067L
About The BioIndustry Association
The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the voice of the innovative life sciences and biotech industry, enabling and connecting the UK ecosystem so that businesses can start, grow and deliver world-changing innovation. We promote an ecosystem that enables innovative life science companies to start and grow successfully and sustainably.
Established in 1989, BIA is the award-winning trade association with over 600 members, including:
1. Start-ups, biotechnology and innovative life science companies
2. Pharmaceutical and technological companies
3. Universities, research centres, tech transfer offices, incubators and accelerators
4. A wide range of life science service providers: investors, lawyers, IP consultants, IR agencies
The Role
The Chief Executive Officer will be the strategic leader and public face of The BioIndustry Association, with a mandate to take the organisation to the next level. Building on its strong reputation, the CEO will lead a bold new phase of influence, advocacy, and impact — positioning the UK as the best place in the world to discover, develop, and deliver life sciences innovation. This is a high-profile, externally facing role requiring political nous, commercial acumen, and sector insight to amplify the BIA’s reach and deliver tangible results for members.
The CEO will be expected to set and deliver an ambitious agenda that reflects the aspirations of a sector with extraordinary potential. The role will ensure that the BIA is not only the voice of UK life sciences but also a driving force in creating the policy, regulatory, and investment environment in which members can thrive and scale globally.
What We’re Looking For
In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
5. An accomplished leader with deep knowledge of the life sciences sector and a track record of influencing public policy, representing complex sectors, and driving organisational success.
6. Brings credibility with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and media; combines strategic insight with commercial acumen; and thrives in a role where external leadership, sector advocacy, and organisational excellence are equally critical to success.
The BioIndustry Association has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and how to apply, please review the position specification below.
The closing date for applications is 27 October 2025.