Employer: Cultivated B (TCB)
Position: Managing Director
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Employment Address: 649 N Service Road, Bulington, Ontario L7P 5B9
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for health, dental and vision coverage and a HCSA (health spending account) after 3-month probationary period.
Salary: $220,000 CAD per annum
Contact: Please send resumes to [dana.dakak@thecultivatedb.com] and include “Managing Director” in the email subject line.
The Cultivated B (TCB) is a highly innovative and science-driven biotechnology and bioengineering company in Germany, focusing on developing and manufacturing high-precision systems for cellular agriculture and pharmaceutical industry.
Our facility in Burlington, ON, The Cultivated B Canada Ltd., is a subsidiary of the German company. We are focused on the development and production of bioreactors and advanced machinery for cellular agriculture and precision fermentation. Our integrated Research and Development center within the same facility is an Ontario hub for innovation in bioprocess design and optimization, plant-based engineering, food technology and scaled alternative protein production.
We are looking for a Managing Director of Innovation and Technology who is enterprising, highly experienced, and knowledgeable in building and evolving business processes. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with regulatory processes associated with genetic engineering and certifications in work safety.
Duties:
• Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and investors
• Oversee all product and service and development
• Initiate sales and technical sales discussions
• Provide strategic advice to the board so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
• Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities
• Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
• Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
• Lead hiring initiatives for a range of executive and management roles, including middle managers, directors, and other C-suite positions
Requirements:
• PHD in Physics, Systems Engineering or Biotechnology required
• 10+ concurrent or consecutive years of experience working in International markets, in leadership positions, in top-ranked research institutions (Nature Index Top 10) or biotechnology industry
• Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
• Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Native or proficient English speaking, reading and writing skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong medical research background – evidence of medical research required, alternative protein production and cellular agriculture technologies preferred
• Experience in patent protection and procurement
• German language skills preferred
Equal opportunity
At The Cultivated B, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. TCB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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