At Agteria Biotech, we're not just creating a product—we're leading a movement to significantly reduce the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Our innovative, patent-pending feed additive promises to revolutionize how we reduce methane emissions from livestock. With a mission to cut 1% of global emissions by 2035, we're in search of a Chief Research Officer who is as passionate about making a significant impact as we are.

The role

As Chief Research Officer (CRO) you will be responsible for driving and securing the EFSA applications and managing all regulatory matters related to EFSA and animal science. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement research strategy development aligned with Agteria’s vision and goal and EFSA's guidelines and priorities
• Manage and complete the preparation and submission of applications to EFSA including project managing all resources, external research partners, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to succeed with the EFSA application
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes and protocols to ensure the safety, efficacy, and reliability of the Agteria's studies and applications
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and scientific standards
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with external research institutions, academic organisations and industry stakeholders to leverage expertise and resources and share knowledge and identify collaboration opportunities
• Manage risk assessment and risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities in Agritech

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• PhD or MsC in Animal Science, Agricultural Science or Biotechnology
• Proven track record of leadership in research and development, with significant experience in Agritech or related industries
• Deep animal science skills with experience and understanding of cattle and in vivo/in vitro execution
• Proven track record of managing and securing EFSA applications from start to finish
• Excellent project management skills, tools and processes
• Deep regulatory knowledge with in-depth understanding of EFSA regulations, guidelines, and requirements as well as familiarity with relevant national and international regulatory frameworks
• Great network and relationships with professionals within animal science / EFSA
• Experience in risk management, processes, tools and reporting
• High attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for innovation and driving results in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Swedish skills is a plus)
• Conscientious, getting things done
• Collaborative working style, thriving in helping colleagues grow and succeed

We also see that you are:

• Performance oriented with high drive to learn
• Able to understand and decide where to move with speed and what it means “how can we do things in 6 months instead of 2 years”
• Solutions focused
• Able to handle fast-paced, ambiguous dynamic environment, adapt to changing priorities and requirements

Why Join Agteria?

Impact: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to driving a positive impact on the planet's future.

Team: Agteria Biotech is founded by Martin Blomberg, MSc in Medical Biotechnology from KTH and Tommi Remonen, MSc and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from KTH

Culture: Thrive in an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive work environment within the Norrsken community.

Growth: We are scaling quickly and there will be ample opportunities for personal learning and development.

Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a wellness allowance (5000 SEK per year), technology tools of your choice (Laptop, mobile), and competitive insurances. Work in the Norrsken co-working space in central Stockholm, surrounded by impact entrepreneurs, and we are also open for hybrid or remote working within the European Union.

Recruitment process

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis. This is a full-time role. You will need to possess a valid work permit for working legally in the European Union. Agteria wishes to attract, recruit and retain a diverse, inclusive and creative workforce and we actively encourage applications from all groups and communities.