Business Development Manager
Kitozyme, LLC., Sauk Trail Beach, WI, United States
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
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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
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