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Oxitec is a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries improving lives and livelihoods by developing the world's first safe, self-limiting technology to control pests that transmit diseases, destroy crops and harm livestock. 

Our technology platform allows us to build safe, non-toxic, species-specific, and self-limiting control solutions to a range of damaging insects. We work in close partnerships with governments, foundations, companies and communities around the world and have demonstrated excellence in targeted insect suppression, biosafety, environmental sustainability, regulatory approvals, public acceptance, and scalability. 

We are growing, so people who share our desire to have impact globally are encouraged to get in touch.

Science & Healthcare

Oxitec

BioTech

We are a passionate team from 15 countries developing biological solutions to safely control devastating pests.

You need a strong engineering background (BSc/MSc), CAD skills, workshop experience, and problem-solving abilities. R&D experience and knowledge of microfluidics are a plus.

You will design, prototype, and test tick rearing equipment, collaborate with teams, gather feedback, report data, explore innovations, and ensure compliance with regulations and safety.

Research & Development

Engineering

Oxford

<div>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Us</h2>
 We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries, developing ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably, and safely, control arthropods that transmit diseases and destroy crops. We do this work to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of the growing threats that arthropods pose to human health and the global food supply.
 
 Whilst what we do relates to developing insect control technologies, our organisation is about people and in its service to people.
 
 We are strongly committed to a set of values and principles and foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to read about our principles, and click here to read our CEO's blog on trust and our corporate culture.
 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> Purpose of the Job</h2>
 As a Bio/Design Engineer at Oxitec, you will join an interdisciplinary team working on the research and development of our insect rearing technologies. Your primary focus will be to design, build, and test rearing equipment for our Friendly Cattle Tick programme. You will develop bespoke rearing systems and tools to support the delivery of project goals, as well as explore new technologies which could benefit the programme. 
 
 To be a successful candidate, you will have expertise in designing small scale equipment, ideally in a biological setting, as well as practical experience and technical knowledge of fluidic or microfluidic devices. Additionally, you will have experience managing multiple work streams in parallel and communicating progress to technical and non-technical project stakeholders. You will take a hands-on approach to building and testing prototypes using in-house and external prototyping and manufacturing techniques, generating and interpreting data, and iterating design ideas.
 
 You will have a self-starting attitude, show strong organisational skills, and demonstrate original thinking and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for Oxitec's mission will be essential. 
 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities</h2>
 Your key responsibilities will include collaborating with biologists and engineers to design and prototype novel and scalable tick rearing equipment in a timely manner. You will actively gather specifications and feedback to refine these solutions to ensure optimal and cost-effective performance. You will use a range of techniques to solve complex bioengineering challenges, adopting an open-minded and creative approach.
 
 Additionally, you will continuously explore emerging technologies to enhance existing processes and drive innovation. Your contributions will directly impact the rearing success, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness within the Cattle Tick programme.
 
 Working under the guidance of a Group Lead, you will:
 <ul>
 <li>Design, prototype, and test, novel apparatus for artificial tick rearing.</li>
 <li>Take an "insect first" approach to developing equipment and processes.</li>
 <li>Build strong working relationships with the engineering and tick rearing teams, ensuring open and responsive communication regarding design ideas, outcomes of experiments, and planning.</li>
 <li>Report data in meetings throughout the teams, to audiences with various technical knowledge, and write clear and concise reports for internal and external review.</li>
 <li>Have a clear understanding of the commercial and socioeconomic impact of the work and responsibilities and strive to optimise performance.</li>
 <li>Support the team's compliance to established equipment and procedures in line with regulations and health and safety.</li>
 <li>Work fully on site and travel to other Oxitec sites (Edinburgh, Scotland) as required, and depending on project needs.</li>
 </ul>
 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements</h2>
 <ul>
 <li>Strong engineering background with experience with iterative design, and novel problem solving is essential.</li>
 <li>A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. mechanical engineering, bioengineering, design engineering, product engineering) or associated industry experience is essential.</li>
 <li>Competency with hand and power tools and workshop experience is essential.</li>
 <li>Competency with CAD modelling in SolidWorks (or similar) is essential.</li>
 <li>Previous experience working in an R&amp;D environment is desirable.</li>
 <li>Experience operating and troubleshooting FDM and SLA 3D printers is desirable.</li>
 <li>Practical experience developing microfluidic systems is desirable.</li>
 <li>A good understanding biological and biocompatible materials is desirable.</li>
 <li>Excellent written and oral communication is essential to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders including junior and senior staff members of all disciplines.</li>
 <li>Track record of scientific diligence including valuing careful generation and recording of data.</li>
 <li>Strong attention to detail, with excellent timekeeping standards and responsiveness.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Behavioural Requirements
 <ul>
 <li>Committed to and passionate about the Oxitec mission and values.</li>
 <li>Diligent and organised.</li>
 <li>Comfortable working independently and within a team.</li>
 <li>Adaptable and flexible, thriving and being resilient in an environment of change and ambiguity.</li>
 <li>Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.</li>
 <li>Decisive and assertive with a driven and proactive approach.</li>
 <li>Positive, humble, co-operative and professional.</li>
 <li>Works with a sense of urgency and solves things promptly.</li>
 <li>Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.</li>
 <li>Empathetic, with the ability to build effective relationships quickly.</li>
 <li>A team player who believes the success of us all depends on us working together.</li>
 </ul>
</div>


 About Us
 We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries, developing ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably, and safely, control arthropods that transmit diseases and destroy crops. We do this work to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of the growing threats that arthropods pose to human health and the global food supply.
 
  Whilst what we do relates to developing insect control technologies, our organisation is about people and in its service to people.
 
  We are strongly committed to a set of values and principles and foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to read about our principles, and click here to read our CEO's blog on trust and our corporate culture.
 
  Purpose of the Job
 As a Bio/Design Engineer at Oxitec, you will join an interdisciplinary team working on the research and development of our insect rearing technologies. Your primary focus will be to design, build, and test rearing equipment for our Friendly Cattle Tick programme. You will develop bespoke rearing systems and tools to support the delivery of project goals, as well as explore new technologies which could benefit the programme.
 
 To be a successful candidate, you will have expertise in designing small scale equipment, ideally in a biological setting, as well as practical experience and technical knowledge of fluidic or microfluidic devices. Additionally, you will have experience managing multiple work streams in parallel and communicating progress to technical and non-technical project stakeholders. You will take a hands-on approach to building and testing prototypes using in-house and external prototyping and manufacturing techniques, generating and interpreting data, and iterating design ideas.
 
  You will have a self-starting attitude, show strong organisational skills, and demonstrate original thinking and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for Oxitec's mission will be essential.
 
 Responsibilities
 Your key responsibilities will include collaborating with biologists and engineers to design and prototype novel and scalable tick rearing equipment in a timely manner. You will actively gather specifications and feedback to refine these solutions to ensure optimal and cost-effective performance. You will use a range of techniques to solve complex bioengineering challenges, adopting an open-minded and creative approach.
 
  Additionally, you will continuously explore emerging technologies to enhance existing processes and drive innovation. Your contributions will directly impact the rearing success, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness within the Cattle Tick programme.
 
  Working under the guidance of a Group Lead, you will:
 
  Design, prototype, and test, novel apparatus for artificial tick rearing.
  Take an "insect first" approach to developing equipment and processes.
  Build strong working relationships with the engineering and tick rearing teams, ensuring open and responsive communication regarding design ideas, outcomes of experiments, and planning.
  Report data in meetings throughout the teams, to audiences with various technical knowledge, and write clear and concise reports for internal and external review.
  Have a clear understanding of the commercial and socioeconomic impact of the work and responsibilities and strive to optimise performance.
  Support the team's compliance to established equipment and procedures in line with regulations and health and safety.
  Work fully on site and travel to other Oxitec sites (Edinburgh, Scotland) as required, and depending on project needs.
 
 
  Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements
 
  Strong engineering background with experience with iterative design, and novel problem solving is essential.
  A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. mechanical engineering, bioengineering, design engineering, product engineering) or associated industry experience is essential.
  Competency with hand and power tools and workshop experience is essential.
  Competency with CAD modelling in SolidWorks (or similar) is essential.
  Previous experience working in an R&D environment is desirable.
  Experience operating and troubleshooting FDM and SLA 3D printers is desirable.
  Practical experience developing microfluidic systems is desirable.
  A good understanding biological and biocompatible materials is desirable.
  Excellent written and oral communication is essential to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders including junior and senior staff members of all disciplines.
  Track record of scientific diligence including valuing careful generation and recording of data.
  Strong attention to detail, with excellent timekeeping standards and responsiveness.
 
 
  Behavioural Requirements
 
  Committed to and passionate about the Oxitec mission and values.
  Diligent and organised.
  Comfortable working independently and within a team.
  Adaptable and flexible, thriving and being resilient in an environment of change and ambiguity.
  Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.
  Decisive and assertive with a driven and proactive approach.
  Positive, humble, co-operative and professional.
  Works with a sense of urgency and solves things promptly.
  Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.
  Empathetic, with the ability to build effective relationships quickly.
  A team player who believes the success of us all depends on us working together.
 


Bio/Design Engineer (12 month FTC) - Oxitec

Bio/Design Engineer (12 month FTC)

You need a BSc in Biological Sciences, lab experience, IOSH/NEBOSH training, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office.

You will provide health and safety guidance, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, perform audits, investigate incidents, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with regulations.

About Us We are a team of passionate individuals, developing ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably, and safely, control insects that transmit diseases and destroy crops. We do this work to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of the growing threats that insects pose to human health and the global food supply. Whilst what we do relates to developing insect control technologies, Oxitec is about people and is in service to people. We are strongly committed to a set of values, principles, and behaviours, and foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to learn more, and here to read our CEO's blog about trust and our culture. Purpose of the Job We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Health and Safety professional to ensure operational safety for the development, production and testing of Oxitec's self-limiting insect technologies. As a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, you will join our dynamic quality team, reporting directly to Oxitec's Compliance Lead, and provide health and safety support to all departments, with a strong level of support to lab-based teams. You will be responsible for routine safety activities, including writing risk assessments, COSHH assessment, investigating and closing accident and near-miss events. You will also perform internal safety audits to ensure that all staff comply with safety policies and practices. You will need to use your knowledge and skills to further develop the positive health and safety culture at Oxitec. Responsibilities * Provide health & safety guidance to all teams, strengthening Oxitec's positive health and safety culture. * Work with teams to prepare risk assessments, COSHH assessments and standard operating procedures. * Identify potential hazards and determine fit-for-purpose solutions of reducing risks. * Provide health and safety training. Work with teams to ensure up-to-date training records for all team members. * Ensure that H&S critical equipment is maintained and serviced on time. * Perform internal health and safety audits. * Investigate accident and near-miss reports and track the implementation of improvement actions. * Run health and safety meetings. * Keep up to date and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. Skills, Experience, And Education Requirements * A BSc in Biological Sciences or similar. * Experience of working in a laboratory is essential. * IOSH or NEBOSH training is required. * Excellent inter-personal skills, the ability to build and develop relationships. * Diligent and organised, with the ability to accurately record data. * A creative approach to problem solving and the development of applied solutions. * Strong attention to detail, with excellent timekeeping standards and responsiveness. * Self-starting, with the ability to work independently and be a strong team player. * Good written English and oral communication skills. * Competent in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Behavioural Requirements * Committed to and passionate toward the Oxitec mission and values, with a can-do mind set. * Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements. * Positive, humble, co-operative and professional always. * Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment. * Able to work with a sense of urgency and solve things promptly. * Have a strong sense of responsibility and a focus on performance excellence.

About UsWe are a team of passionate individuals, developing ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably, and safely, control insects that transmit diseases and destroy crops. We do this work to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of the growing threats that insects pose to human health and the global food supply.Whilst what we do relates to developing insect control technologies, Oxitec is about people and is in service to people.We are strongly committed to a set of values, principles, and behaviours, and foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to learn more, and here to read our CEO's blog about trust and our culture.Purpose of the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and capable Health and Safety professional to ensure operational safety for the development, production and testing of Oxitec's self-limiting insect technologies.As a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, you will join our dynamic quality team, reporting directly to Oxitec's Compliance Lead, and provide health and safety support to all departments, with a strong level of support to lab-based teams. You will be responsible for routine safety activities, including writing risk assessments, COSHH assessment, investigating and closing accident and near-miss events. You will also perform internal safety audits to ensure that all staff comply with safety policies and practices. You will need to use your knowledge and skills to further develop the positive health and safety culture at Oxitec.Responsibilities * Provide health & safety guidance to all teams, strengthening Oxitec's positive health and safety culture. * Work with teams to prepare risk assessments, COSHH assessments and standard operating procedures. * Identify potential hazards and determine fit-for-purpose solutions of reducing risks. * Provide health and safety training. Work with teams to ensure up-to-date training records for all team members. * Ensure that H&S critical equipment is maintained and serviced on time. * Perform internal health and safety audits. * Investigate accident and near-miss reports and track the implementation of improvement actions. * Run health and safety meetings. * Keep up to date and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation.      Skills, Experience, And Education Requirements * A BSc in Biological Sciences or similar. * Experience of working in a laboratory is essential. * IOSH or NEBOSH training is required. * Excellent inter-personal skills, the ability to build and develop relationships. * Diligent and organised, with the ability to accurately record data. * A creative approach to problem solving and the development of applied solutions. * Strong attention to detail, with excellent timekeeping standards and responsiveness. * Self-starting, with the ability to work independently and be a strong team player. * Good written English and oral communication skills. * Competent in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.      Behavioural Requirements * Committed to and passionate toward the Oxitec mission and values, with a can-do mind set. * Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements. * Positive, humble, co-operative and professional always. * Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment. * Able to work with a sense of urgency and solve things promptly. * Have a strong sense of responsibility and a focus on performance excellence.

Senior Health & Safety Advisor - Oxitec

&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We are a team of passionate individuals, developing ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably, and safely, control insects that transmit diseases and destroy crops. We do this work to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of the growing threats that insects pose to human health and the global food supply.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Whilst what we do relates to developing insect control technologies, Oxitec is about people and is in service to people.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are strongly committed to a set of values, principles, and behaviours, and foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to learn more, and here to read our CEO's blog about trust and our culture.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Purpose of the Job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Health and Safety professional to ensure operational safety for the development, production and testing of Oxitec's self-limiting insect technologies.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a Senior Health &amp;amp; Safety Advisor, you will join our dynamic quality team, reporting directly to Oxitec's Compliance Lead, and provide health and safety support to all departments, with a strong level of support to lab-based teams. You will be responsible for routine safety activities, including writing risk assessments, COSHH assessment, investigating and closing accident and near-miss events. You will also perform internal safety audits to ensure that all staff comply with safety policies and practices. You will need to use your knowledge and skills to further develop the positive health and safety culture at Oxitec.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide health &amp;amp; safety guidance to all teams, strengthening Oxitec's positive health and safety culture. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Work with teams to prepare risk assessments, COSHH assessments and standard operating procedures. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify potential hazards and determine fit-for-purpose solutions of reducing risks. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide health and safety training. Work with teams to ensure up-to-date training records for all team members. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure that H&amp;amp;S critical equipment is maintained and serviced on time. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform internal health and safety audits. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Investigate accident and near-miss reports and track the implementation of improvement actions. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Run health and safety meetings. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keep up to date and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skills, Experience, And Education Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A BSc in Biological Sciences or similar. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of working in a laboratory is essential. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;IOSH or NEBOSH training is required. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent inter-personal skills, the ability to build and develop relationships. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Diligent and organised, with the ability to accurately record data. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A creative approach to problem solving and the development of applied solutions. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong attention to detail, with excellent timekeeping standards and responsiveness. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-starting, with the ability to work independently and be a strong team player. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Good written English and oral communication skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Competent in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Behavioural Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Committed to and passionate toward the Oxitec mission and values, with a can-do mind set. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Positive, humble, co-operative and professional always. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Able to work with a sense of urgency and solve things promptly. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have a strong sense of responsibility and a focus on performance excellence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

Senior Health &amp; Safety Advisor

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

You need 10+ years in agri-business development, strategic partnerships, and product launches; startup experience; strong leadership; revenue management; and proficiency in English, with Spanish/Portuguese a plus.

You will secure partnerships, manage commercial strategies, support regulatory affairs, conduct market analysis, build distribution networks, and collaborate across teams for successful solution launches.

Sales & Business Development

Business, Operations & Strategy

About Us Oxitec is the world's first and largest global biological engineering platform for the development of safe, sustainable solutions to the world's most significant pests that spread disease or threaten food security. We're made up of a team of passionate, committed individuals around the world who work with deep integrity, collaboration, and urgency to have an impact. Whilst what we do relates to developing and deploying groundbreaking pest control technologies to solve big challenges, our organisation is focused on building trust with those we seek to serve, and with whom we partner to develop the next generation of pest control. All candidates for all Oxitec positions must be committed to Oxitec's values and principles. We foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to read about trust and about our principles, and click here to read our CEO's blog on trust and our corporate culture. Purpose of the Role Oxitec is at the forefront of advancing ground-breaking solutions to save lives and improve livelihoods globally. We're now growing our agricultural technology pipeline and are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and passionate individual to build and lead growing BD efforts to secure new strategic partnerships, prepare commercial plans and platforms for early-stage technologies, and to help launch products that are in later stages of development. You will serve as part of the global commercial leadership team, and work to bring in new collaborations and technology partnerships, develop strategic commercial plans for launching in new markets, and generally support the organization's efforts to build, advance, and launch products in key markets. You will have a proven track record of developing and managing strategic partnerships, securing collaboration agreements, developing effective go-to-market campaigns for innovative agricultural products and building sales organizations to serve important markets. You will also have had experience in start-ups, working in early-stage technology programs, securing new strategic partnerships and funding, and generally operating in a start-up like environment. As Oxitec is a fast-moving start-up-like organization, you will have significant experience in all supporting efforts to advance the mission, including helping with regulatory engagements, leading market analysis and mapping new markets, developing and nurturing commercial networks, developing marketing campaigns and generally rolling up sleeves to generate commercial success for Oxitec's solutions in development. This position will focus on both the securing of new strategic partnerships for new and existing Oxitec solutions and preparing for regulatory approvals and the launch of our first commercial agricultural product in LATAM. NOTE: This role is global in nature but will focus initially on LATAM and APAC, with a near-term focus on Brazil and neighbouring countries, and on laying the groundwork for market access in APAC. You can live anywhere, assuming you can travel and that you can work to accommodate US and UK time zones. Responsibilities * Scout, secure and manage new strategic partnerships with agricultural market leaders for the development of new Oxitec solutions. * Actively seek and close equitable and sustainable strategic partnerships via direct, distribution, and licensing formats as appropriate, for existing Oxitec solutions in its pipeline. * Develop and manage commercial strategies for each of Oxitec's agricultural solutions in development. * Support and guide regulatory affairs for emerging Oxitec solutions in key markets in pursuit of commercial approvals. * Establish and manage go-to-market campaigns for Oxitec solutions post-approval in key markets. * Develop and manage robust distribution networks for Oxitec products in key markets. * Conduct market analysis, set and manage segment pricing and commercial policies for all channels, create sales forecasts, and manage to commercial targets clearly and consistently. * Generate and manage a diverse sales pipeline and funnel process as commercial operations launch. * At the stage needed, manage a well-organized S&OP process, bringing along all internal stakeholders in Operations, Business Development, Commercial, Marketing, and CX, etc. * Collaborate closely and positively across the Oxitec ecosystem in pursuit of successful R&D collaborations and go-to-market efforts and eventual launch of products. * Build a team in key geographies as and when needed. * Work closely with the company's product development, R&D, Ops, Reg, Comms and other teams to help tailor our products and services to customer's needs and to gain market access. * Maintain flexibility and a service mindset at all times in support of Oxitec's mission, being willing to carry out any and all functions necessary to secure new partnerships, develop successful agricultural solutions, and advancing those solutions to successful market launches. * Operate with excellence while coaching and mentoring others to do so. Skills, Experience, And Education Requirements * 10+ years of demonstrated success in senior leadership in business development roles in the agricultural industry, with a focus on new product development, early-stage commercial planning, and the securing of new strategic partnerships. * Experience in start-ups, early-stage technology companies or with early stage technologies. * Demonstrated ability to forge strategic partnerships with market leaders for the development of new technologies or for advancing products to market. * Experience developing or managing lines of business in diverse agricultural markets. * Significant experience in developing and executing new and innovative product launch campaigns, including strategy, channel marketing, advertising and sales, product label development, and related components. * Leadership experience hiring and developing teams to lead regional or national commercial launches. * Extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing commercial distribution and licensed sales models. * Proven experience generating and managing significant commercial revenues and operations in market. * Excellent written, presentation and reporting skills. * Mastery of sales tools, resources and software and practices to help support a growing commercial operation from the ground up (no task too small for Oxitec leaders!). * Fluency English, with proficiencies in Spanish, Portuguese a plus. * Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required by the mission. Behavioural Requirements * Commitment to, and passion for, the Oxitec mission. * A deep commitment to Oxitec's values and principles, and to building trust and working with integrity at all times. * Highest degree of personal accountability and self-starting. * Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and collaborative culture. * Self-driven to attain goals and objectives and ability to operate with little instruction. * High degree of a "get it done" start-up mentality, with no task too small or too large. * Self-starter, fast-thinking and fast-moving, working both independently and also in teams. * Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones and adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements. * Excellent communications and negotiation skills centred on respect, transparency, and integrity. * Resilience in an environment of rapid growth and change. * Positive, kind, empathetic, co-operative, and professional always, demonstrating a commitment to positive leadership, strong teamwork, and open collaboration.

About UsOxitec is the world's first and largest global biological engineering platform for the development of safe, sustainable solutions to the world's most significant pests that spread disease or threaten food security. We're made up of a team of passionate, committed individuals around the world who work with deep integrity, collaboration, and urgency to have an impact.Whilst what we do relates to developing and deploying groundbreaking pest control technologies to solve big challenges, our organisation is focused on building trust with those we seek to serve, and with whom we partner to develop the next generation of pest control.All candidates for all Oxitec positions must be committed to Oxitec's values and principles. We foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to read about trust and about our principles, and click here to read our CEO's blog on trust and our corporate culture.Purpose of the RoleOxitec is at the forefront of advancing ground-breaking solutions to save lives and improve livelihoods globally. We're now growing our agricultural technology pipeline and are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and passionate individual to build and lead growing BD efforts to secure new strategic partnerships, prepare commercial plans and platforms for early-stage technologies, and to help launch products that are in later stages of development. You will serve as part of the global commercial leadership team, and work to bring in new collaborations and technology partnerships, develop strategic commercial plans for launching in new markets, and generally support the organization's efforts to build, advance, and launch products in key markets.You will have a proven track record of developing and managing strategic partnerships, securing collaboration agreements, developing effective go-to-market campaigns for innovative agricultural products and building sales organizations to serve important markets. You will also have had experience in start-ups, working in early-stage technology programs, securing new strategic partnerships and funding, and generally operating in a start-up like environment.As Oxitec is a fast-moving start-up-like organization, you will have significant experience in all supporting efforts to advance the mission, including helping with regulatory engagements, leading market analysis and mapping new markets, developing and nurturing commercial networks, developing marketing campaigns and generally rolling up sleeves to generate commercial success for Oxitec's solutions in development. This position will focus on both the securing of new strategic partnerships for new and existing Oxitec solutions and preparing for regulatory approvals and the launch of our first commercial agricultural product in LATAM.NOTE: This role is global in nature but will focus initially on LATAM and APAC, with a near-term focus on Brazil and neighbouring countries, and on laying the groundwork for market access in APAC. You can live anywhere, assuming you can travel and that you can work to accommodate US and UK time zones.Responsibilities * Scout, secure and manage new strategic partnerships with agricultural market leaders for the development of new Oxitec solutions. * Actively seek and close equitable and sustainable strategic partnerships via direct, distribution, and licensing formats as appropriate, for existing Oxitec solutions in its pipeline. * Develop and manage commercial strategies for each of Oxitec's agricultural solutions in development. * Support and guide regulatory affairs for emerging Oxitec solutions in key markets in pursuit of commercial approvals. * Establish and manage go-to-market campaigns for Oxitec solutions post-approval in key markets. * Develop and manage robust distribution networks for Oxitec products in key markets. * Conduct market analysis, set and manage segment pricing and commercial policies for all channels, create sales forecasts, and manage to commercial targets clearly and consistently. * Generate and manage a diverse sales pipeline and funnel process as commercial operations launch. * At the stage needed, manage a well-organized S&OP process, bringing along all internal stakeholders in Operations, Business Development, Commercial, Marketing, and CX, etc. * Collaborate closely and positively across the Oxitec ecosystem in pursuit of successful R&D collaborations and go-to-market efforts and eventual launch of products. * Build a team in key geographies as and when needed. * Work closely with the company's product development, R&D, Ops, Reg, Comms and other teams to help tailor our products and services to customer's needs and to gain market access. * Maintain flexibility and a service mindset at all times in support of Oxitec's mission, being willing to carry out any and all functions necessary to secure new partnerships, develop successful agricultural solutions, and advancing those solutions to successful market launches. * Operate with excellence while coaching and mentoring others to do so.      Skills, Experience, And Education Requirements * 10+ years of demonstrated success in senior leadership in business development roles in the agricultural industry, with a focus on new product development, early-stage commercial planning, and the securing of new strategic partnerships. * Experience in start-ups, early-stage technology companies or with early stage technologies. * Demonstrated ability to forge strategic partnerships with market leaders for the development of new technologies or for advancing products to market. * Experience developing or managing lines of business in diverse agricultural markets. * Significant experience in developing and executing new and innovative product launch campaigns, including strategy, channel marketing, advertising and sales, product label development, and related components. * Leadership experience hiring and developing teams to lead regional or national commercial launches. * Extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing commercial distribution and licensed sales models. * Proven experience generating and managing significant commercial revenues and operations in market. * Excellent written, presentation and reporting skills. * Mastery of sales tools, resources and software and practices to help support a growing commercial operation from the ground up (no task too small for Oxitec leaders!). * Fluency English, with proficiencies in Spanish, Portuguese a plus. * Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required by the mission.      Behavioural Requirements * Commitment to, and passion for, the Oxitec mission. * A deep commitment to Oxitec's values and principles, and to building trust and working with integrity at all times. * Highest degree of personal accountability and self-starting. * Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and collaborative culture. * Self-driven to attain goals and objectives and ability to operate with little instruction. * High degree of a "get it done" start-up mentality, with no task too small or too large. * Self-starter, fast-thinking and fast-moving, working both independently and also in teams. * Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones and adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements. * Excellent communications and negotiation skills centred on respect, transparency, and integrity. * Resilience in an environment of rapid growth and change. * Positive, kind, empathetic, co-operative, and professional always, demonstrating a commitment to positive leadership, strong teamwork, and open collaboration.

Director of Global Business Development – Agriculture - Oxitec

&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Oxitec is the world's first and largest global biological engineering platform for the development of safe, sustainable solutions to the world's most significant pests that spread disease or threaten food security. We're made up of a team of passionate, committed individuals around the world who work with deep integrity, collaboration, and urgency to have an impact.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Whilst what we do relates to developing and deploying groundbreaking pest control technologies to solve big challenges, our organisation is focused on building trust with those we seek to serve, and with whom we partner to develop the next generation of pest control.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All candidates for all Oxitec positions must be committed to Oxitec's values and principles. We foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to read about trust and about our principles, and click here to read our CEO's blog on trust and our corporate culture.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Purpose of the Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Oxitec is at the forefront of advancing ground-breaking solutions to save lives and improve livelihoods globally. We're now growing our agricultural technology pipeline and are seeking an &lt;strong&gt;experienced, dedicated, and passionate individual&lt;/strong&gt; to build and lead growing BD efforts to secure new strategic partnerships, prepare commercial plans and platforms for early-stage technologies, and to help launch products that are in later stages of development. You will serve as part of the global commercial leadership team, and work to bring in new collaborations and technology partnerships, develop strategic commercial plans for launching in new markets, and generally support the organization's efforts to build, advance, and launch products in key markets.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will have a &lt;strong&gt;proven track record of developing and managing strategic partnerships, securing collaboration agreements, developing effective go-to-market campaigns for innovative agricultural products and building sales organizations to serve important markets&lt;/strong&gt;. You will also have had experience in start-ups, working in early-stage technology programs, securing new strategic partnerships and funding, and generally operating in a start-up like environment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As Oxitec is a fast-moving start-up-like organization, you will have significant experience in all supporting efforts to advance the mission, including helping with regulatory engagements, leading market analysis and mapping new markets, developing and nurturing commercial networks, developing marketing campaigns and generally rolling up sleeves to generate commercial success for Oxitec's solutions in development. This position will focus on both the securing of new strategic partnerships for new and existing Oxitec solutions and preparing for regulatory approvals and the launch of our first commercial agricultural product in LATAM.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE: This role is global in nature but will focus initially on LATAM and APAC, with a near-term focus on Brazil and neighbouring countries, and on laying the groundwork for market access in APAC. You can live anywhere, assuming you can travel and that you can work to accommodate US and UK time zones. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scout, secure and manage new strategic partnerships with agricultural market leaders for the development of new Oxitec solutions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actively seek and close equitable and sustainable strategic partnerships via direct, distribution, and licensing formats as appropriate, for existing Oxitec solutions in its pipeline. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop and manage commercial strategies for each of Oxitec's agricultural solutions in development.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Support and guide regulatory affairs for emerging Oxitec solutions in key markets in pursuit of commercial approvals.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Establish and manage go-to-market campaigns for Oxitec solutions post-approval in key markets.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop and manage robust distribution networks for Oxitec products in key markets.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Conduct market analysis, set and manage segment pricing and commercial policies for all channels, create sales forecasts, and manage to commercial targets clearly and consistently.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generate and manage a diverse sales pipeline and funnel process as commercial operations launch.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;At the stage needed, manage a well-organized S&amp;amp;OP process, bringing along all internal stakeholders in Operations, Business Development, Commercial, Marketing, and CX, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate closely and positively across the Oxitec ecosystem in pursuit of successful R&amp;amp;D collaborations and go-to-market efforts and eventual launch of products.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build a team in key geographies as and when needed.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Work closely with the company's product development, R&amp;amp;D, Ops, Reg, Comms and other teams to help tailor our products and services to customer's needs and to gain market access.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintain flexibility and a service mindset at all times in support of Oxitec's mission, being willing to carry out any and all functions necessary to secure new partnerships, develop successful agricultural solutions, and advancing those solutions to successful market launches.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Operate with excellence while coaching and mentoring others to do so. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skills, Experience, And Education Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;10+ years of demonstrated success in senior leadership in business development roles in the agricultural industry, with a focus on new product development, early-stage commercial planning, and the securing of new strategic partnerships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience in start-ups, early-stage technology companies or with early stage technologies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrated ability to forge strategic partnerships with market leaders for the development of new technologies or for advancing products to market.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience developing or managing lines of business in diverse agricultural markets.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Significant experience in developing and executing new and innovative product launch campaigns, including strategy, channel marketing, advertising and sales, product label development, and related components.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leadership experience hiring and developing teams to lead regional or national commercial launches.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing commercial distribution and licensed sales models.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proven experience generating and managing significant commercial revenues and operations in market.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent written, presentation and reporting skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mastery of sales tools, resources and software and practices to help support a growing commercial operation from the ground up (no task too small for Oxitec leaders!).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fluency English, with proficiencies in Spanish, Portuguese a plus.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required by the mission. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Behavioural Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Commitment to, and passion for, the Oxitec mission.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A deep commitment to Oxitec's values and principles, and to building trust and working with integrity at all times.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Highest degree of personal accountability and self-starting.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and collaborative culture.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-driven to attain goals and objectives and ability to operate with little instruction.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;High degree of a "get it done" start-up mentality, with no task too small or too large.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-starter, fast-thinking and fast-moving, working both independently and also in teams.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones and adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent communications and negotiation skills centred on respect, transparency, and integrity.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resilience in an environment of rapid growth and change.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Positive, kind, empathetic, co-operative, and professional always, demonstrating a commitment to positive leadership, strong teamwork, and open collaboration.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;