When capital is tight and milestones matter, Mission Rock delivers. Senior biotech leaders—on demand.
We embed elite fractional executives directly into your team. Fractional, fast, and accountable.
The Problem
The problem every early-stage biotech faces.
You’re competing for data, funding, and talent simultaneously. A full-time C-suite isn’t financially viable. Junior hires can’t own the work. Traditional consultants opine—and disappear.
Intense Pace
Early-stage and stealth companies must hit key milestones and secure funding—with limited resources.
Intense Pace
Early-stage and stealth companies must hit key milestones and secure funding—with limited resources.
Capital Constraints
Limited funding, lean teams, big goals. Full-time executive overhead isn’t an option.
Capital Constraints
Limited funding, lean teams, big goals. Full-time executive overhead isn’t an option.
Talent Gaps
You need world-class biotech talent to reach milestones. The fractional model makes it possible.
Talent Gaps
You need world-class biotech talent to reach milestones. The fractional model makes it possible.
Why Mission Rock
VP+ Operators
Seasoned, scrappy biotech leaders with breadth, depth, and experience. 80%+ VP or C-suite. Averaging 20+ years.
Capital Efficient
We deploy scarce capital toward real inflection points, not noise.
Embedded & Accountable
We don’t just opine. We integrate into your team—leading, executing, and owning results.
Flexible by Design
Hourly, retainer, or project-based. Equity-based structures possible. And if you want to convert a fractional executive to full-time after the test-drive, we’re open to that.
Why Mission Rock
VP+ Operators
Seasoned, scrappy biotech leaders with breadth, depth, and experience. 80%+ VP or C-suite. Averaging 20+ years.
Capital Efficient
We deploy scarce capital toward real inflection points, not noise.
Embedded & Accountable
We don’t just opine. We integrate into your team—leading, executing, and owning results.
Flexible by Design
Hourly, retainer, or project-based. Equity-based structures possible. And if you want to convert a fractional executive to full-time after the test-drive, we’re open to that.
Why Mission Rock
VP+ Operators
Seasoned, scrappy biotech leaders with breadth, depth, and experience. 80%+ VP or C-suite. Averaging 20+ years.
Capital Efficient
We deploy scarce capital toward real inflection points, not noise.
Embedded & Accountable
We don’t just opine. We integrate into your team—leading, executing, and owning results.
Flexible by Design
Hourly, retainer, or project-based. Equity-based structures possible. And if you want to convert a fractional executive to full-time after the test-drive, we’re open to that.
what we cover
Operators who lead and execute.
VP+ bench ready to deploy into your biotech. We only work with executives who combine strategic depth with roll up your sleeves attitude. Expertise across every function your pipeline depends on.
Clinical Development / CMO
Pre-vetted roster of fractional CMOs with FIH, Phase 2, and approval-stage experience across broad range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology. Track record from companies including Apellis, Pfizer, Novartis, and global Phase 2–3 programs.
Clinical Development / CMO
Pre-vetted roster of fractional CMOs with FIH, Phase 2, and approval-stage experience across broad range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology. Track record from companies including Apellis, Pfizer, Novartis, and global Phase 2–3 programs.
Drug Discovery / CSO
Highly experienced CSOs plus senior drug discovery scientists specializing in all modalities, including ADCs, bispecifics, antibodies, and small molecules. 6–20+ programs advanced to IND across modalities.
Drug Discovery / CSO
Highly experienced CSOs plus senior drug discovery scientists specializing in all modalities, including ADCs, bispecifics, antibodies, and small molecules. 6–20+ programs advanced to IND across modalities.
CMC / Tech Ops
Drug substance, drug product, CDMO management, and IND manufacturing. Hands-on operators for tech transfer, scale-up, and regulatory-ready CMC packages.
CMC / Tech Ops
Drug substance, drug product, CDMO management, and IND manufacturing. Hands-on operators for tech transfer, scale-up, and regulatory-ready CMC packages.
Regulatory Affairs
Former FDA officials with 500+ IND reviews and multiple NDA/BLA approvals. Full coverage from pre-IND strategy through inspection readiness.
Regulatory Affairs
Former FDA officials with 500+ IND reviews and multiple NDA/BLA approvals. Full coverage from pre-IND strategy through inspection readiness.
Clinical Operations
Detail-oriented operators from early-stage through global Phase 2–3 CRO oversight and site selection and management. Track record of on-time enrollment, zero FDA findings, and disciplined budget control.
Clinical Operations
Detail-oriented operators from early-stage through global Phase 2–3 CRO oversight and site selection and management. Track record of on-time enrollment, zero FDA findings, and disciplined budget control.
IP Strategy
Former venture-backed, private and public company IP strategists with extensive experience in life sciences, competitive landscape, and IP protection and strategy.
IP Strategy
Former venture-backed, private and public company IP strategists with extensive experience in life sciences, competitive landscape, and IP protection and strategy.
Finance / CFO
CFOs and controllers with extensive financial operations, reporting, budgeting, finance and capital raising, and compliance experience.
Finance / CFO
CFOs and controllers with extensive financial operations, reporting, budgeting, finance and capital raising, and compliance experience.
Program & Operations
Cross-functional program leads managing timelines, CROs, and operational delivery from IND through Phase 3. Systems builders and process engineers, not coordinators.
Program & Operations
Cross-functional program leads managing timelines, CROs, and operational delivery from IND through Phase 3. Systems builders and process engineers, not coordinators.
The Problem
Flexible by Design
Three ways to engage. One outcome: results.
Fast
Vetted executives onboarded within weeks.
Flexible
Hourly, retainer, or project-based. Pay only for what you need. Equity-based arrangements possible.
Full-Time Conversion
Test the executive. Test the fit. Convert with confidence.
Ready to find your next fractional executive?
Mission Rock is your Partner
Founded by biotech executives, our fractional executives are life sciences veterans: proven, vetted, cost-conscious, and highly experienced leaders who speak your language, get your culture, and integrate directly with your team on a part-time or project basis to get you to the next inflection point and beyond.
Ready to find your next fractional executive?
Mission Rock is your Partner
Founded by biotech executives, our fractional executives are life sciences veterans: proven, vetted, cost-conscious, and highly experienced leaders who speak your language, get your culture, and integrate directly with your team on a part-time or project basis to get you to the next inflection point and beyond.
Ready to find your next fractional executive?
Mission Rock is your Partner
Founded by biotech executives, our fractional executives are life sciences veterans: proven, vetted, cost-conscious, and highly experienced leaders who speak your language, get your culture, and integrate directly with your team on a part-time or project basis to get you to the next inflection point and beyond.