Investor Relations & Capital Development | Biotechnology Operations & Partnerships | Pharmaceutical Investment & Licensing
Location: Saudi Arabia / United States / InternationalType: Founding Leadership | Equity PartnershipStage: Company Formation & Initial Capital DevelopmentAbout QudEra GroupQudEra Group is an emerging Saudi-anchored global pharmaceutical acquisition and development enterprise focused on unlocking the value of overlooked and underdeveloped clinical-stage therapeutics.Our model combines strategic pharmaceutical asset acquisition, clinical development readiness, NewCo formation, global licensing, and regional commercialization partnerships.We aim to help establish the Middle East as a globally connected biotechnology development hub by bringing together international therapeutic innovation, institutional capital, clinical research, and strategically justified manufacturing capabilities.With access to an international scientific and pharmaceutical development network, we are assembling a founding leadership team capable of translating this vision into an operating enterprise.The OpportunityWe are seeking three exceptional co-founders with complementary expertise in institutional capital, biotechnology operations, and pharmaceutical transactions.These are entrepreneurial leadership opportunities for accomplished professionals who want to build a global life sciences enterprise from its foundation.1.
Co-Founder — Investor Relations & Capital DevelopmentPreferred location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaLead QudEra's investor engagement, capital strategy, and institutional relationships across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and international markets.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild relationships with sovereign-linked investment institutions, family offices, venture capital firms, private equity investors, and strategic pharmaceutical investors.Develop and execute QudEra's institutional fundraising strategy.Support operating-company financing and asset-specific investment structures.Manage investor communications, investment presentations, and strategic capital partnerships.Support the establishment of QudEra's Saudi institutional and operating presence.Ideal BackgroundSenior experience in institutional investment, venture capital, private equity, family offices, investor relations, or healthcare investment.Demonstrated involvement in completed financing transactions and a strong understanding of Saudi and GCC capital markets are highly desirable.2. Co-Founder — Biotechnology Operations & Strategic Partnerships
Location: Saudi Arabia / InternationalLead the development of QudEra's operating capabilities and strategic biotechnology partnerships across global and regional markets.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology developers, clinical research institutions, and manufacturing organizations.Coordinate international scientific and clinical development resources.Develop operating plans for acquired or partnered pharmaceutical assets.Support Saudi clinical research, technology transfer, and development partnerships.Build the operational infrastructure required to advance assets from acquisition through development readiness and external partnering.Ideal BackgroundSenior leadership experience in biotechnology operations, pharmaceutical development, clinical development, strategic alliances, or life sciences corporate development.Candidates should understand the operational requirements of advancing clinical-stage therapeutics and have experience executing cross-organizational partnerships.3.
Co-Founder — Pharmaceutical Investment, Financial Modeling & Licensing
Location: United States / Saudi Arabia / InternationalLead the financial underwriting, transaction analysis, and acquisition structuring of QudEra's global pharmaceutical asset portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild risk-adjusted financial models for pharmaceutical licensing, acquisitions, and NewCo formation.Lead commercial and financial due diligence for clinical-stage therapeutic assets.Structure licensing economics, milestone payments, royalties, seller participation, and asset-level investment arrangements.Evaluate development costs, financing requirements, asset valuations, and potential exit pathways.Support negotiations with pharmaceutical asset owners, investors, and strategic development partners.Develop investment memoranda and asset-specific capital allocation recommendations.Ideal BackgroundExperience in biotechnology investment banking, pharmaceutical business development and licensing, healthcare private equity, life sciences venture capital, or pharmaceutical corporate development.Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical transaction modeling, licensing agreements, valuation, and investment structuring is strongly preferred.Who We Are Looking ForAcross all three positions, we value:Demonstrated execution and measurable professional achievements.Strong commercial judgment and an entrepreneurial mindset.Experience building businesses, completing transactions, or establishing strategic partnerships.The ability to work across international markets and multidisciplinary teams.A commitment to scientific integrity, disciplined capital allocation, and long-term value creation.Willingness to take meaningful ownership of QudEra's development and success.A scientific background is not required for every position.
We are intentionally assembling a multidisciplinary founding team combining scientific, institutional, operational, and financial expertise.Founding Partnership & CompensationThese are equity-participating co-founder opportunities, not conventional salaried executive appointments at this stage.Equity participation, governance responsibilities, vesting, time commitments, and future compensation will be negotiated individually based on the candidate's expertise, contributions, and long-term responsibilities.Any salaried compensation will depend on the company's financing and agreed operating arrangements.We are seeking active founding partners, not passive advisers or individuals offering introductions alone.Why Join QudEra?QudEra offers the opportunity to help establish a differentiated pharmaceutical enterprise operating at the intersection of global therapeutic innovation, institutional investment, and the Middle East's developing biotechnology ecosystem.Our ambition is to build a sustainable business that acquires promising pharmaceutical assets, advances their development potential, creates internationally relevant partnerships, and expands access to valuable therapies.We are building QudEra now and are looking for the leaders who will help shape its future.How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit their professional profile along with a brief introduction addressing:Which of the three co-founder positions they are interested in.Relevant transactions, partnerships, investments, or operating achievements they have personally contributed to.The capabilities and experience they would bring to QudEra's founding team.Selected candidates will be invited to discuss the company's investment thesis, operating strategy, and proposed founding structure.QudEra GroupGlobal Pharmaceutical Asset Acquisition & DevelopmentSaudi-Anchored. Globally Focused.