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Biobased Chemicals Platform Chief Technology Officer

Ames, IA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead the development and commercialization of biobased product innovations by bridging university research and industry partners in Iowa.

Role type

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for a biobased products platform

Builds

Commercial biobased product ventures and technology transfer pipelines

Domain

Biobased products / Bioscience / Economic development

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic vision setting, technical vetting of innovations, commercial prioritization, cross-stakeholder collaboration, project management, resource orchestration

Preferred skills

PhD in relevant scientific discipline, industry product development experience, entrepreneurial background, specific biobased products expertise

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Scout and vet university innovations for commercial potential, guide prioritized ventures toward commercial milestones, build relationships between researchers and industry partners, develop strategies for technology translation, manage access to university resources for developing ventures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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