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Head of Product Department: Business Development Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: CEO Description Company Bactobio is a London biotech startup. We work to solve the antimicrobial resistance crisis across healthcare and agriculture by producing the next generation of market-leading antimicrobials. Since inception in 2020, Bactobio has built a deeptech platform that combines AI, synthetic biology, and multiomics to routinely discover new antimicrobial classes from nature. Our antimicrobial platform is fully operational, and we now successfully target the worst diseases and build portfolios of new, safe, and effective antimicrobial classes that bypass resistance that we then move towards commercialisation. Our culture is built around impact, empowerment, and collaboration. We attract incredible scientists from world-leading institutions, mix them with operational experts, and provide guidance through industry leaders acting as mentors. We strongly believe that diversity combined with open and inclusive conversations lead to better solutions. As a result, we have created a collaborative work environment, where ambitious people enjoy working together to make the world greener and safer. Team Our Product team is a close-knit group that sits at the interface between science, market, and strategy. We work closely with research teams to translate biological discovery into scalable, market-ready products - while also shaping the long-term direction of the company's pipeline and commercial focus. We operate with a high level of ownership, clear accountability, and a strong bias towards impact. Role We are looking for a Head of Product to own Bactobio's product strategy. You will lead the Product team and build out a future Business Development function, ensuring that scientific innovation is translated into products that solve real customer problems and create long-term value. This is a highly strategic role at the centre of the company, with significant influence over investment priorities, partnerships, and company direction as we prepare for and execute a Series A and beyond. Reporting directly to our cofounder and CEO and working closely with our cofounder and CSO, you will develop and execute our commercialisation strategy, communicate the potential of our platform, and initiate strategic, scientific, and commercial partnerships. Key Responsibilities Own and define Bactobio's product vision and portfolio strategy across healthcare and agriculture Lead prioritisation of the compound pipeline based on product-market fit, impact, and commercial potential Drive customer discovery, market insight, and product positioning in target markets by initiating and building relationships with key market participants Shape commercialisation strategies for novel fungicides and antibiotics and lead licensing and partnership negotiations Own the product IP strategy to maximise long-term product value Support fundraising and non-dilutive funding efforts through compelling product narratives Build, lead, and scale a high-performing Product team (with future expansion into Business Development) What success looks like in 6-12 months A clear, well-articulated product vision and portfolio strategy that aligns scientific discovery with market opportunity Strong integration of Bactobio into healthcare and agriculture sectors Completing first commercial deal A prioritised and validated compound pipeline, with clear rationale for progression, partnering, or deprioritisation decisions Demonstrated product-market fit signals for core healthcare and agricultural products, informed by customer and partner engagement Defined product positioning and value propositions for priority assets, used consistently across commercial and investor materials Strong collaboration between Product and Science, with clear product requirements guiding discovery and development efforts A scalable, well-organised, and engaged Product team, with clear processes and ownership Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required 5+ years' experience in startups / strategy / consulting / business development Master's Degree in Chemistry or related field Ability to lead a highly accomplished and ambitious young team Outstanding communication skills, including excellent written and spoken English and strong presentation skills and capabilities with Microsoft Office Proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively with senior, cross-functional stakeholders Exceptional project management skills - proven experience in leading strategic initiatives and handling multiple projects simultaneously, ideally in a fast-changing environment A focus on impact and delivering high-quality results, an individual contributor and by guiding people around you Collaborative drive and good team ethic Desirable PhD in Chemistry or related field Experience in closing commercial agreements within agriculture or healthcare Benefits Competitive starting salary The chance to be part of a fun, multicultural, kind, ambitious and impact-driven crowd Daily access to leaders and mentors in the business Brand new, modern labs in Central London with dedicated office space, large balconies, and 360' views of the London skyline, where we all spend 4 days per week (1 day working from home) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Paid maternity leave (12 weeks) and paternity/new parent leave (6 weeks) Up to 2 months of fully paid sick leave Flexible start and finish times within the company's core hours to fit your preferences 4 weeks of fully paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service Diverse team of colleagues (check out our website to meet us) Weekly team activities including board games, sports activities, and socials Complimentary snacks, fruits, tea, coffee, soft drinks, Access to 1000s of training courses through Udemy, with an allowance for both personal development and work related training Bike2Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme offering structured counselling, life and career coaching, legal and financial advice

About Us We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website. Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We employ 1100 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world. Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected. About the role The Natural History Museum is seeking a world-leading scientist to join us as a Research Leader in Economic Geology, shaping research that will help secure the mineral resources required for the transition to a net-zero economy. This is an opportunity to lead internationally significant research at the intersection of geoscience, resource discovery and sustainability. We are looking for a visionary geologist who can challenge established paradigms, develop new approaches to mineral discovery, and build a globally recognised research programme aligned with the Museum's Resourcing the Green Economy theme. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for economic geology across the Museum, developing ambitious projects that combine field research, advanced analytical methods and the Museum's globally significant mineral collections. You will lead high-impact collaborations with academic and industry partners, secure major external funding and mentor the next generation of geoscientists. The role also offers the opportunity to strengthen collaboration with the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, with a visiting professorship envisaged to support joint research and training. Working across the Museum's laboratories, collections and international networks, you will help position the Natural History Museum as a global hub for research into the mineral resources needed for a sustainable future. About you Are you an internationally recognised economic geologist ready to shape the future of mineral resource research? You hold a doctorate in geology or a related discipline and bring a strong track record in economic geology, including field-based research and engagement with the mining sector. Your work demonstrates scientific leadership through influential publications, successful research programmes and the ability to secure significant external funding. You are an experienced research leader who enjoys building ambitious collaborations and mentoring early-career scientists. You combine strategic vision with the ability to deliver impactful research programmes that address major global challenges. If you are motivated by the opportunity to advance mineral deposit science and help secure the resources needed for the green economy, this role offers a unique platform to do so. Thriving at the Museum: the way we work We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum's values and forms the framework for the way we work. Find out more here What we offer 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent) Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%) Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan Life insurance Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK. Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential. Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi Hybrid working We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager. How to apply If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job. Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently. We're delighted that many of our vacancies attract a high level of interest. To ensure that every application receives the time and careful consideration it deserves, we closely monitor the number of applications we receive. In some cases, where interest is particularly high, we may close a vacancy to new applications ahead of the advertised closing date. Taking this approach helps us manage the process efficiently while maintaining a fair and thorough shortlisting process for all candidates. We therefore encourage early applications where possible. Closing date: 23:59 on 29th May Interviews expected: w/c 8th June Please note this role qualifies for Museum sponsorship. Whilst we would still expect the successful postholder to have valid right to work in the UK at the point of starting the role, the Museum can support in obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role to apply for future or continued right to work in the UK. Please contact our Recruitment Team at if you have any further queries regarding this.