Business Development Manager

Kitozyme, LLC.; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to shape new platform

High-level scientific environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

An innovative biotech company is seeking a project owner to drive business opportunities in wound care and other applications. This role involves working closely with R&D to convert scientific insights into commercial value. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD, at least 5 years of experience in business development, and strong leadership skills. You will have the freedom to shape a new platform while working in a high-level scientific environment, fostering technological innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in business development and marketing.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development / new business.
• Experience in wound care, medical devices, or biomaterials.

Responsibilities

• Explore and analyze wound care and dermato markets.
• Identify unmet needs and application opportunities.
• Co-develop solutions with R&D and external partners.
• Co‑develop solutions with R&D and external partners.
• Structure the business model and development roadmap.
• Initiate and lead industrial and scientific partnerships.
• Experience at the interface between R&D and business.

Skills

Market analysis

Business development

Product development

Scientific curiosity

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree or PhD

Job description

Location: Wallonia, Belgium (with European travel)
Contract: Permanent position (CDI) or independent contractor

About KitoZyme

KitoZyme is an innovative biotech company developing high-value solutions based on fungal chitosan, a natural biopolymer with unique functional properties.

Our objectives?

To give meaning to science by transforming breakthrough research into sustainable, high-impact solutions.

At KitoZyme, we:

• Develop eco-designed, responsible solutions
• Turn scientific excellence into real-world applications
• Build strategic platforms with strong societal impact

We are now launching a new strategic business platform focused on fungal chitosan applications in:

• Wound care

Our ambition is to structure and scale a new business activity — from market exploration to initial commercial validation.

Your Mission

As the project owner, you will transform scientific potential into concrete business opportunities.

You will drive value creation from market insight to product positioning, working in close collaboration with R&D.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore and analyze wound care, dermato and hemostasis markets
• Identify unmet needs and application opportunities
• Define positioning and value propositions
• Co‑develop solutions with R&D and external partners
• Structure the business model and development roadmap
• Initiate and lead industrial and scientific partnerships
• Scientific background (Master’s degree or PhD) with a strong interest in business development and marketing
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development / new business in innovative environments
• Experience in wound care, dermato‑cosmetics, medical devices or biomaterials
• Strong affinity for product development and innovation
• Comfortable at the interface between R&D and business
• Experience in a large corporate environment is a plus

Soft Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset and autonomy
• Strong scientific and market curiosity
• Ability to structure and prioritize in uncertain environments
• Natural leadership and impact‑driven approach

Why Join Us?

• A strategic and visible role
• Freedom to build and shape a new platform
• High‑level scientific environment
• Opportunity to create sustainable impact

You will evolve in an ecosystem where:

• Technological innovation and sustainability go hand in hand
• Collaboration is a core value
• You work alongside industry leaders and technical experts
• Continuous learning and expertise development are encouraged