• Jakub “Kuba” Majcher

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Kuba brings to bioCatalyst over a decade of specialized recruitment experience, with a primary focus on executive talent solutions within healthcare and life sciences across Europe and the US. His rich background includes working at a boutique life sciences executive search firm and a global strategic consulting firm, part of the world’s largest healthcare investor relations business.

    With a strategic mindset honed through years of placing senior business development, strategy, and commercial leaders, founding bioCatalyst was a natural evolution.

    Having lived in Poland, France, Spain, and now in Oxford, UK, Kuba’s international background enriches his approach. He combines this global perspective with a keen understanding of client needs and rigorous due diligence, consistently ensuring optimal matches between talent and roles.

    Kuba’s extensive portfolio of successful placements in critical roles underscores his ability to navigate the complexities of the life sciences industry. His commitment to excellence ensures that bioCatalyst remains a trusted partner in executive search within this dynamic sector.

  • Gabriela Vilema Enríquez

    Gabriela Vilema Enríquez

    SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR

    Gabriela is an accomplished scientist with expertise in neuroscience, stem cell research and drug discovery. She’s had a particular focus on finding cures for diseases such as Friedreich's Ataxia, Parkinson's Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She has a strong background in both biotech and academia, and a passion for advancing treatments for diseases with unmet medical needs.

    Gabriela holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics from the University of Oxford, complemented by an MSc in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Sorbonne University.

    Outside of her professional endeavors, Gabriela is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives within the scientific community and serves as a mentor to aspiring medical professionals.

    Gabriela provides strategic guidance on candidate evaluation, industry insights, and networking within the international life sciences community. Her deep subject matter knowledge, leadership experience, and commitment to diversity and inclusion enhances the firm’s capabilities in identifying and placing top talent.