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
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)
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.