Chief Technology Officer
Company: ZymoChem, Inc.
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
About ZymoChemZymoChem is breakthrough science for a fossil-free
future. We accelerate the transition to a real-zero economy by
developing bio-based materials for everyday products. Our platform
is powered by proprietary carbon conserving (C2) microbes that
convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials while
radically minimizing CO2 loss during the production phase.ZymoChem
recently closed a $21 million Series A round of fundraising to
support the launch of our first high-performance material and to
advance our first partnered product to commercial scale. In
addition to this funding from premier domestic & international
venture capital firms, we are also supported by existing revenues
from commercial partnerships with world-leading companies and
funding from multiple government awards, including a 2023 $4MM
grant from the Department of Energy.With a plan to double our team
in 2024-25, we seek candidates who are motivated by science &
innovation and have a passion to push the boundaries of materials
performance. We are collaborative, multidisciplinary, and
relentlessly committed to creating a chemicals, materials, and
products industry in tune with the 21st century.Our Mission: To
catalyze a real-zero economy with drop-in, bio-based solutions.Our
Vision: To live in a world in which the goods we depend on every
day are bio-manufactured from 100% renewable materials and designed
for a sustainable economy - without compromise.Our Values: Lead
with Compassion, Aspire Collectively, Evolve Continuously, Innovate
with Impact, Scale Sustainably.Position SummaryThe Chief Technology
Officer (CTO) will oversee the company's science, engineering and
technology strategies as it relates to product R&D, scale-up,
and commercialization. This is a leadership opportunity to produce
bio-based materials and products that will disrupt traditional
fossil-based industries and revolutionize everyday products. The
CTO will lead the internal efforts for scale-up and
commercialization while interfacing externally as the technology
expert with our strategic partners to push our science and
engineering technology to the next level of bio-based
manufacturing. The CTO will serve as the connection between the
company's internal technology process development and
commercialization and the external partners by summarizing complex
technical information from several disciplines (biology, chemistry,
materials science, chemical engineering, business development) to
balance between internal efficiencies and successes and optimize
external technology development and milestones.Responsibilities
- Establish technical commercialization and manufacturing
strategies in collaboration with R&D leadership and external
partners.
- Be the technology voice and expert for the company's strategic
partnerships, business development and investors.
- Translate business decisions into clear action plans for
technology and product teams and measure execution, manage
resources, and de-risk challenges.
- Collaborate with the leadership team on research and
development, operations and finance, product branding and
development, manufacturing, and business development to meet
company goals.
- Lead and manage the teams and efforts for the company's
technology development and commercialization.
- Evaluate and implement new systems and infrastructure for
technology advancements.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO to align the company's
technology roadmap and business vision.
- Other related responsibilities as needed.Qualifications
- PhD or MS in (Bio)chemical Engineering, (Bio)chemistry,
Molecular Biology or a related discipline.
- 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 build strategy and conduct
technological analysis and research.
- Excellent communicator, able to communicate technical
information and negotiate business partnerships with a variety of
stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a very dynamic start-up or small company
environment and demonstrated passion for our mission, vision and
values.
- Strong organizational, analytical, writing and presentation
skills.Culture and BenefitsZymoChem offers full-time employees a
competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a
company culture that's collaborative, multidisciplinary, and
committed to a big vision for positively impacting the world. We
seek candidates who are motivated by our mission and are equally
passionate toward pushing the boundaries to build a sustainable
future.Located in the vibrant East Bay area of San Francisco, our
headquarters are housed at Gate 510, a state-of-the-facility with
many in-house and nearby amenities.Full-time opportunities at
ZymoChem come with:
- Competitive salary of $200,0000 to $280,000 per year depending
on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package includes company stock options,
401(k) retirement plan (includes a corporate match), medical,
dental, and vision healthcare coverage, and life and long-term
disability insurance.
- Additional benefits include FSA, commuter, and supplemental
life insurance.
- Flexible time off policy with 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per
year and 10 paid company holidays per year.
- Relocation assistance may be agreed upon as well.If this
opportunity sounds exciting and aligns with your career
aspirations, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume/CV
and a cover letter through our website job posting.Legal
authorization to work in the United States is required. ZymoChem
may agree to sponsor an individual for an employment visa
immediately or in the future if there is a shortage of individuals
with particular skills for this job. In compliance with federal
law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and
eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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