Hire · CCO Biotech
Hire a Chief Commercial Officer for biotech.
We retain on biotech CCO searches at the inflection where the right hire reshapes the trajectory — typically 18–24 months pre-launch through first 24 months post-launch.
- Stage
- Growth-Stage
- Engagement
- Retained
- Comp range
- $450K–$700K base, 60–100% target bonus, 0.4–1.2% equity (private). Public-company packages vary widely.
- Pattern
- Most often hired 18–24 months pre-launch. Series C–pre-IPO sponsors retain ahead of pivotal data; pre-revenue sponsors hire to build credibility with public markets.
- Build and lead the commercial organization (sales, marketing, market access, ops)
- Own launch readiness in partnership with medical and clinical
- Set pricing, contracting, and channel strategy
- Build the board's commercial narrative
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Frequently asked
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- Should we hire a CCO before or after pivotal data?
- Most successful sponsors retain 12–18 months ahead of expected approval — late enough that the role is real, early enough to build the team. Confidential search until announcement is the norm.
- Do you place launch CCOs vs. growth CCOs separately?
- Yes. The skill set differs meaningfully. Launch CCOs come from companies that have built first commercial orgs; growth CCOs come from established commercial machines. We slate accordingly.
- What's the timeline?
- 12–16 weeks from kickoff to start, with the named slate at week 6–8. Confidential successions move on the slower end of that range.
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