Chief Innovation Officer, Zero-Emissions Industrial Plastics

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deep Science Ventures Full time
Transforming the Industrial Plastics Market

This is an open call for expressions of interest in our climate impact venture creation process.

We are seeking highly skilled professionals to join our team at Deep Science Ventures and contribute to addressing the global industrial plastics challenge.

The Opportunity Area: Zero-Emissions Industrial Plastics

The industrial plastics market is experiencing growth driven by advancements in the electrical, automotive, and industrial machinery sectors. However, significant challenges exist, including replicating precise material properties, managing multi-component systems, and addressing technological limitations for recycling complex plastics.

Our Approach

We're currently building an outcomes graph, working backwards from the desired high-level outcomes:

  • Transforming the industrial plastics market to significantly reduce environmental impact;
  • Developing innovative materials and processes to improve the recyclability and sustainability of industrial plastics;
  • Creating competitive alternatives to traditional industrial plastics, such as CO2-derived, biomass-derived, and waste-derived plastics;
  • Innovating advanced recycling technologies and enhancing infrastructure to support effective recycling of complex plastics.

Requirements

Most suitable candidates will likely meet multiple of the following criteria:

  • PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how focused on organic polymer design and/or organic chemicals with a background in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering;
  • In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and constraints in at least one of the following areas: CO2 conversion, biomass conversion, or traditional petroleum engineering processes;
  • Broad expertise in chemical and biochemical conversion technologies, including electrochemical, catalytic, fermentation, and microbial conversion;
  • Industry-specific know-how, commercial knowledge (e.g., strategic partnerships, manufacturing, procurement, etc.), and network within the industrial plastics, chemical manufacturing, or related industries;
  • Experience in building and scaling new technologies from concept to demonstration;
  • Experience in raising funds from early-stage investors/VC;
  • Experience in building and scaling a high-growth enterprise (leadership/c-suite roles).

Benefits

Our Offer

By joining us, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here's what we offer:

  • Access to optimized, purpose-built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high-impact ventures from scratch.
  • Opportunity area-specific know-how from our network of Partners and Advisors.
  • Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof-of-concept data.
  • Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre-seed investment is secured.
  • Majority equity stake in the new company for you and your co-founders.
  • Continuous post-spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team-building.
  • Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at Deep Science Ventures across sectors.

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