Key information
- CONTRACT : Full Time Contract
- A part-time arrangement can be discussed at first.
- Localisation : Flexible
- Being based in Saint-Malo is not required, but it's definitely a plus.
- Being based in western France or the Paris region is ideal.
- In-person presence required about 3 to 5 days per month.
- Frequent travel expected, in France and internationally.
- Compensation / Package :
- Around €80,000–85,000 gross/year on a full-time basis.
- Allocation of BSPCE, subject to the achievement of specific goals.
- Start date Ideally January 2026, with the goal of finalizing the agreement by the end of September 2025.
- Current team : 4 FTE
- Website – https://www.biominnov.fr/
Why this recruitment?
Biom InnoV aims to become a global leader in crop protection with a new generation of biocontrol solutions. What sets its approach apart is a fresh perspective on crop protection that takes the holobiont into account. Biom InnoV’s expertise lies in plant selection, identification of active molecules, elucidation of modes of action, development of turnkey usage recommendations, and securing market authorization. Two formulated products—one applied as a foliar spray, the other as a seed treatment—are currently under development, with market launch planned for 2030.
Our 2025-2027 roadmap
- Q4 2026: Series A fundraising (~€4M) to support the development of two products in Europe, the US, LATAM and Asia, and the discovery of new active compounds
- Q3 2029: Series B fundraising (~€8M) to support industrialization and go-to-market efforts
Biom InnoV operates within an agricultural ecosystem that is undergoing slow but profound change. To succeed, we need to rethink how we approach a market historically dominated by synthetic chemistry. This means breaking through industry roadblocks, imagining new partnership models, and building innovative go-to-market strategies.
We’re now looking for a business lead to:
- play a key role in fundraising alongside the CEO
- structure our revenue strategies
- build the key partnerships needed for our growth
- lay the foundations for our future commercial organization
This role is meant for an experienced, autonomous, and pragmatic profile, someone drawn to an impact-driven entrepreneurial venture, possibly as part of a transition or second career.
Main responsibilities
1. Leading the fundraising process
- Co-lead the Series A fundraising with the CEO (pitch, financial modeling, data room, roadshow, negotiation)
- Act as the go-to person for “market & revenue” topics with investors
- Develop the value creation strategy by integrating revenue, partnership, and industrialization perspectives
2. Revenue strategy & commercial leadership
- Define and lead a multi-channel revenue generation strategy through firms involved in crop protection
- license agreements or asset sales
- tailored expertise and consulting offers - Co-develop offers with the technical teams to reflect the value of the innovations
- Explore new ways to create value in a sector historically shaped by synthetic chemistry practices
3. Strategic partnership development:
- Identify, approach, and structure strong alliances: co-development, distribution, licensing
- Engage with major industry players as well as cooperative and innovative networks
- Be active in the field (trade shows, demo sites, networks) to represent Biom InnoV and build brand awareness
4. Structuring and coordination
- Set up tools to monitor and manage commercial performance
- Coordinate marketing, sales, and customer-related efforts, in close collaboration with the CEO and CFO
- Directly manage certain marketing and commercial functions (especially key accounts)
- Work closely with the CEO (an expert in product and regulatory affairs), in a complementary partnership
🌱 AgriLife Studio: the impact-driven startup studio
Biom InnoV is a startup co-created by Agrilife Studio, the first impact-driven startup studio dedicated to the environmental and societal challenges of tomorrow’s agriculture.
We provide both strategic and hands-on support
- An operational Agrilife team to support business structuring
- Tailored financing
- Easy access to networks
Who we’re looking for
Skills & experience
- 10+ years of experience in business development or commercial strategy within the agricultural inputs sector (biocontrol, biostimulants, synthetic products, etc.)
- Co-led fundraising rounds in a technology or deeptech environment
- Strong experience in complex negotiations (licensing, distribution, co-development)
- Ability to analyze structural barriers in the sector - whether related to distribution, farming practices, or product positioning - and to build innovative, practical alternatives
- Deep understanding of industry dynamics (agronomic challenges, ecosystems, key players) and associated technical vocabulary, in both French and English
- Familiarity with scientific and regulatory environments is a plus
Soft skills
- Entrepreneurial leadership with a strong team spirit
- Ability to structure, persuade, and negotiate effectively
- Pragmatism, diplomacy, and results-oriented mindset
- A strong drive for action and experience working in agile environments: able to move forward effectively without depending on large teams
- Comfortable working in uncertain environments, with a humble and creative approach to develop original solutions beyond standard methods
Interview process
- HR Interview - AgriLife Studio
- Technical interview – on-site in Saint-Malo with the CEO of Biom InnoV, including a meeting with the current team
- Additional meetings – with the AgriLife Studio team (Antoine & Priscilla, co-founders, and Anne-Laure, CFO
- Projection exercise – Depending on the stage of the process, a more structured discussion around a key topic (market, revenue, fundraising) may be offered to envision the future together.
- Professional reference checks