About Kyron.bio
Kyron Bio is on a mission to revolutionise the way we make our therapeutic proteins. Based in Paris, we are a DeepTech company pioneering the use of sugars (N-glycans) to unlock a new era in advanced drug design, particularly for therapeutic antibodies. By engineering cells to precisely control the addition of N-glycans on the surface of therapeutics, we aim to drastically improve drug performance and safety. With three patents filed and extensive data backing our technology, we are poised to revolutionise life-saving treatments in autoimmune diseases and oncology.
The Role
Join Kyron.bio as our Chief Operating Officer and become instrumental in transforming therapeutic protein development. Based in our Paris headquarters, you’ll collaborate directly with the CEO to drive our biotech mission of precision-engineering N-glycans to revolutionise treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
This leadership position puts you at the forefront of innovation in biotechnology. You’ll oversee our growth trajectory through strategic commercial initiatives while ensuring operational excellence across all business functions. In this multifaceted role, you’ll translate our scientific breakthroughs into market opportunities and build the organisational infrastructure needed for sustainable expansion.
The position demands a versatile leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment where decisions today will shape the therapeutic approaches of tomorrow.
Roles & Responsibilities
As COO, you will lead key strategic areas essential to Kyron.bio’s growth:
- Finance & Fundraising: Partner with the CEO on funding initiatives and investor relations, lead efforts to secure non-dilutive funding opportunities and develop robust financial systems to support company growth.
- Operations & Project Management: Ensure R&D milestones align with commercial goals, implement efficient workflows, and build scalable operational infrastructure.
- Business Development & Strategy: Design our commercial roadmap, identify strategic partnerships, and translate scientific innovations into market opportunities.
- Team & Culture: Support recruitment of top talent, foster a culture that bridges scientific innovation with business execution, and develop performance systems.
- External Relations: Identify and participate in valuable ecosystem opportunities, including incubation programs and networking events in France and worldwide to represent kyron.bio.
Your Profile
We are seeking an exceptional leader who can bridge scientific innovation and business execution to accelerate Kyron.bio’s growth:
Essential Background & Experience
- Professional Experience: 5+ years in biotech, pharmaceutical operations or relevant consultancy with demonstrable success in commercial development and/or business strategy.
- Scientific Foundation: MSc in biology, biochemistry, or a related life sciences field to ensure a deep understanding of our N-glycan engineering platform.
- Financial Acumen: Proven track record in budget management, financial planning, and analysis.
- Legal Expertise: Experience evaluating intellectual property, negotiating contracts and licensing deals in biotech/pharma.
- Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive complex scientific-commercial projects from concept to execution.
- Startup Ecosystem: Experience in high-growth environments, ideally including early-stage biotech/pharma startups or scale-ups.
Key Strengths
- Strategic vision combined with operational excellence
- Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling business opportunities
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills across scientific and business audiences
- An entrepreneurial mindset is comfortable navigating ambiguity
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities
- Fluent in English; minimum B2 proficiency in French
Valuable Additional Experience
- PhD in a relevant life sciences field
- MBA or complementary business training
- Law degree or complementary legal training
- Formal training or familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA/EMA)
- Previous founding experience or early-stage startup involvement
What We Offer
- Work closely alongside the CEO at our central Paris offices within an inclusive environment that values diversity.
- Competitive salary package complemented by equity options reflecting your executive role.
- Unique opportunity for professional growth as you shape an innovative biotech from early stages through global impact.
- Exposure to cutting-edge glycobiology research with direct implications for improving patient outcomes.
- A balanced culture emphasising employee well-being alongside ambitious objectives.
Practical Details
- Position: Full-time, based in-person in Paris, France
- Start Date: ASAP
Diversity & Inclusion
At Kyron. Bio, we are committed to fostering a diverse workplace where everyone’s perspectives are valued. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds—including those from traditionally underrepresented communities—as we believe diversity fuels innovation.
