Biotechnology Leader for Sustainable Innovation

6 days ago


San Leandro, California, United States ZymoChem Full time

Company Overview

ZymoChem is a pioneering science company accelerating the transition to a fossil-free future by developing bio-based materials for everyday products. Our platform leverages proprietary carbon conserving microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials while minimizing CO2 loss during production.

We recently secured a $21 million Series A round of funding to support the launch of our first high-performance material and advance our partnered product to commercial scale. Backed by premier venture capital firms and existing revenues from partnerships with world-leading companies, we are driven to create a chemicals industry in harmony with the 21st century.

About the Opportunity

The Chief Technology Officer will spearhead our company's science, engineering, and technology strategies for product R&D, scale-up, and commercialization. As a leader in bio-based manufacturing, you will develop technical commercialization and manufacturing strategies, serve as our technology voice and expert for strategic partnerships, and drive innovation across our organization.

This role offers a competitive salary of $225,000 - $300,000 per year, based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and life insurance. Located in the vibrant East Bay area of San Francisco, our headquarters provide a state-of-the-art facility with amenities.

Responsibilities

  1. Develop and execute technical commercialization and manufacturing strategies in collaboration with R&D leadership and external partners.
  2. Represent the company's technology expertise to strategic partners, business development teams, and investors.
  3. Translate business decisions into actionable plans for technology and product teams, measure execution, manage resources, and mitigate risks.
  4. Collaborate with the leadership team to drive research and development, operations, finance, product branding, manufacturing, and business development towards company goals.
  5. Lead and manage teams responsible for technology development and commercialization.
  6. Evaluate and implement new systems and infrastructure to enhance technology advancements.
  7. Closely collaborate with the CEO to align the company's technology roadmap and business vision.

Requirements

  • PhD or MS in (Bio)chemical Engineering, (Bio)chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 15 years' biotech industry experience developing technical and scientific expertise.
  • A minimum of 8 years managing a department and building out business strategy.
  • Experience with scale-up, transition from R&D to manufacturing, and commercialization of new products.
  • Experience partnering with business development leadership, CMOs, and external strategic partners.
  • Knowledge of technological trends to inform strategy and conduct technological analysis and research.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical information and negotiate business partnerships with various stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic start-up environment and demonstrated passion for our mission, vision, and values.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

Benefits and Culture

ZymoChem offers full-time employees a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture committed to positively impacting the world. We seek candidates who share our passion for sustainability and are motivated by our mission to catalyze a real-zero economy with drop-in, bio-based solutions.



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