What We're Building
Cytely is the operating system for complex digital instrumentation. Modern laboratory instruments generate enormous, high-dimensional data streams, and the competence needed to turn that data into decisions sits with a handful of specialists in any organisation. We capture that competence as software that non-specialists can run themselves, and we are instrument-agnostic by design.
We spun out of Lund University, are venture-backed, and operate from Lund and Singapore. Our customers are enterprise biotech and pharma across Europe, the US and Asia.
The Role
You will own the internal machinery of the company: finance, legal, compliance and internal operations, across both jurisdictions, end to end.
You will not own customers, product, marketing or fundraising. Those sit with the CEO, the CTO and the commercial leads. This is a defined function with a real perimeter, not a chief of staff role and not a deputy CEO role.
You report to the CEO, sit on the executive team and present to the board.
Who Thrives Here
You should join if
- You have carried finance, legal and administrative functions as a single mandate, through a period of real growth
- You have been through a transaction from the inside and know what diligence actually asks for
- You have operated across jurisdictions and know the grind of statutory obligations in more than one country
- You own outcomes without a playbook and build your own leverage with modern tooling
You should NOT join if
- You need a team under you to get the work done; for the first year this is hands-on
- You want to go deep on one function; this role is broad by design
- You need the rhythm of a cash-generative business; here, cash is something you manage actively
What You Bring
Must‑haves
- 10+ years across finance, legal or corporate operations, with at least one senior role owning more than one of those functions
- Direct experience of a fundraise, M&A or exit from the operating side
- Multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction experience; Nordic statutory experience strongly preferred
- Fluent English
Nice‑to‑haves
- Swedish or another Nordic language is a significant advantage
- Big Four or audit background
Practical Details
- Location:
- Sweden (Lund) or Nordics remote, with regular presence in Lund. Some travel, including to Singapore.
- Compensation:
- Competitive for stage, with meaningful equity at executive level.
- Benefits:
- Generous vacation, local benefits aligned to your country, remote-first with structured in-person time.
Interview Process
- Intro call with the CEO
- Scope deep-dive
- Working session on a real operating problem
- Conversations with the Executive Chair and board
- References, then offer
One Last Thing
We are looking for one person. The right one.
Cytely is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.