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Meet the Team
At CxO, we understand the unique challenges faced by start-ups in the biotech industry. With our in-depth knowledge and expertise, we aim to enhance the efficiency and overall success of your start-up journey.
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Managing Partner
Francisco Orellana
A seasoned biotech CFO with over 20 years of experience, Francisco excels in optimizing operational efficiency for start-ups (PregLem, Unilabs, iOnctura, Embion, Exciva)in fast-changing R&D environments. Francisco has been involved in every aspect of biotech start-ups, from foundation to trade-sale transactions. He has led multiple successful fund raising and M&A activities. His financial acumen and strategic vision make him an invaluable asset to any biotech venture
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Partner
Jean-Pierre Gotteland
Drug development expert with more than 30 years of experience pharmaceutical industry in various C-level roles moving projects from discovery up to registration and commercialization. Jean-Pierre has worked at global pharmaceutical companies (Serono and Pierre Fabre Medicament) and clinical-stage biotech companies (PregLem, ObsEva). Jean-Pierre had a strong operational and strategic expertise in all aspect of drug development (clinical, regulatory, preclinical, CMC)
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Partner
Duc Tran
With over 25 years of experience in drug discovery and development. Duc has worked with global pharmaceutical companies (Sanofi-Aventis, Pfizer, and Lundbeck), as well as several biotech start-ups (Step Pharma, Prexton Therapeutics, Calypso Biotech, Preglem). Duc has a track record in managing all aspects of Non-Clinical Development and CMC, covering the preclinical phase up to late-stage clinical development.