Client Requirement

ILC Therapeutics, an innovative biopharmaceutical company who are dedicated to establishing immunotherapy treatments, faced an urgent leadership gap as they prepared for a critical fundraising phase.

The departure of their CFO left them in immediate need of an executive with not only financial expertise but also deep knowledge of the biotech sector – an essential requirement given their board of respected scientists and research-driven culture.

ILC needed an Interim CFO to manage the difficulties of both fundraising and the regulatory landscape of biopharmaceuticals, whilst still aligning with the company’s mission and scientific goals.

Key Achievements

• ILC Therapeutics required an interim CFO to support critical fundraising efforts following their previous CFO’s departure.
• FD Recruit successfully placed a part-time CFO who guided ILC through multiple rounds of fundraising, meeting the urgent need for expertise in the biotech sector.
• The placement process highlighted FD Recruit’s deep network, sector-specific knowledge, and commitment to finding the right cultural and professional fit.
• The appointed candidate later transitioned from an interim role to become ILC’s permanent CFO, continuing to support the company’s growth.