Business Development Specialist

Do you want to work for an international startup and be part of a fun scientific team?

Michroma is looking for a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development Specialist to join the team in Rosario, Argentina, or to work remotely.

About the team

Michroma is a biotech/food tech platform producing natural ingredients in a sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective way. We are using synthetic biology to unleash the potential of filamentous fungi and develop proprietary strains capable of producing high-performance ingredients in bioreactors.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the commercialization of our innovative food dyes and flavors, shaping our market entry strategy.
• Develop and execute a data-driven go-to-market strategy, integrating sales, marketing, pricing, and sourcing tactics
• Craft and implement brand positioning and messaging that resonates with target audiences. Oversee the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels (digital, PR, event marketing, etc.)
• Develop strategic partnerships that fuel commercial success
• Lead market research and competitive analysis to drive strategic decisions.
• Track progress and analyze data to refine strategies and optimize performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, science, or related field, with robust commercial acumen
• 3+ years of relevant experience in business development and/or marketing within the ingredient industry
• Experience in pricing strategy, sourcing, and supply chain management.
• Experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in the colorants and/or flavors industry
• Knowledge of food science and regulations, coupled with commercial experience in European/US markets.
• Proficiency in marketing principles and demonstrated success in executing effective campaigns.
• Knowledge of the global ingredient industry

Personal Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with a keen commercial sense highly motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for exceeding goals
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Adaptable and resourceful, able to thrive in an ambiguous and evolving market
• Passionate about food tech, innovation, and brand-building

What Michroma can offer for Full-Time Positions

• Salary adjusted monthly based on the IPC
• Swiss Medical coverage
• Schedule flexibility (approval required).
• Michroma Week: additional week of paid time off
• Complimentary healthy food & coffee at the office.
• Wellhub (ex Gympass) membership
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development courses (approval required)

How to Apply

Join us at Michroma and be a driving force in shaping the future of natural ingredient technology. If you're ready for a challenging yet rewarding role in a global environment, apply here!

Our Values

Have am-vision (ambition + vision)

We see beyond and own the challenge of conquering the unthinkable, pushing the limits of possibility.

Make it happen

Make it right

Make it big

Make it last

Make it yours

Be authentic

We are transparent about who we are, what we make, our goals, and what makes us different.

Be self-conscious

Be mission-driven

Be brave

Be proud

Be you

Be dynamic

We shake up the status quo and actively innovate to adapt now for the imminent future.

Inquisitive by nature.

Happiest when learning

Optimist on science

Determined to evolve

Create synergy

We draw on our diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences to achieve our common mission.

We are diverse

We go faster together

We are stronger together

We do better together