Founders Associate collaborating with CEO and COO at biotech startup focusing on sustainable biocompounds. Driving strategic insights, operational efficiency, and fostering innovation within the organization.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the CEO and COO as a trusted advisor, supporting decision-making, problem-solving, and business planning.
Conduct industry research and benchmarking to identify opportunities and provide insights to inform and shape strategy.
Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with company priorities and delivering on key milestones.
Design, implement, and refine processes that enhance organizational efficiency and enable rapid scaling.
Support people operations and finance processes, including hiring, budgeting, and administrative tasks in collaboration with external service providers.
Assist in preparing financing rounds and related materials.
Support leadership in building and maintaining a strong organizational setup and culture while fostering talent development.
Requirements
Work experience: 2+ years; strong commercial profile with affinity to deep-tech topics.
Background: A degree in business, management, business and technology (e.g. Chemistry, Biotech, Biochemistry), Industrial Engineering (Wirtschaftsingenieur) or a related field is required; Technical affinity to chemistry, material science, cosmetic science or similar is a string plus.
Industry expertise: Experience in consulting, industrial bioeconomy, green chemistry or (bio-)chemical industries welcome but not required; the same for our target markets personal care & cosmetics, home care and food/feed, etc.
Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a capacity to turn insights into action.
Leadership: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams effectively.
Drive: A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for innovation and sustainability.
Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Benefits
A unique opportunity to shape the future of the bioeconomy and address some of the world’s biggest challenges.
An inspiring and collaborative team of experts in fungal biotechnology and sustainable innovation.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a pioneering venture.
A culture that values curiosity, humility, and long-term impact.
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