Chief Technology Officer

$200,000 - $280,000/Yr

Zymochem - San Leandro, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Leandro, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ZymoChem will lead the company's science, engineering, and technology strategies related to product research and development, scale-up, and commercialization. This leadership role aims to produce bio-based materials that disrupt traditional fossil-based industries. The CTO will manage internal technology processes while collaborating with external partners to enhance bio-based manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical commercialization and manufacturing strategies in collaboration with R&D leadership and external partners.
• Serve as 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, 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $200,000 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.