Head of Product

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)

• 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

• 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, as an individual contributor and by guiding people around you
• Collaborative drive and good team ethic

• 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