VP Business Development

Casterra Ag, a leading global Israeli castor seed breeding and production company, is seeking a VP BD to join the management of the company and report to the CEO.

The VP BD will be responsible for leading the company's global growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

·        Explore and research new fields and projects for Casterra.

·        New markets analysis – Go No Go recommendation.

·        Strategic advisor to the CEO, helping to shape the company's overall growth strategy:

-         Manage the company's annual strategic planning process, including preparation of supporting materials for the Board of Directors meetings.

-         Strategy execution – implementing the company's strategy in its organizational structure and by managing the company's internal and external affairs with customers and future collaborations.

·        Support and drive the CEO in the development of contracts and business processes, fundraising efforts.

·        Identify product and commercial opportunities and work closely with the development team to drive potential product penetration and expansion in target territories.

·        Support the CEO in setting an economic price for the cost of producing castor oil.

Requirements:

·        A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree is an advantage.

·        At least 4 years of experience in a business development position in the life sciences sector particularly in the agriculture sector.

·        Substantial experience in international BD.

·        Substantial experience in AgTech or in related Biotech fields.

·        Strong strategic skills, intellect, business acumen, and commercial experience.

·        Ability to seek and see the “Big picture”.

·        Knows his way around financial models and financial terminology.

·        Exceptional presentation skills, able to effectively simplify and communicate complex scientific and/or financial concepts to scientific and business audiences.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office.

·        Fluent in English: speaking, reading, and writing.

·        Willingness to travel abroad often.

·        Excellent communication skills.

·        Dedicated, independent, and responsible.

·        Mission and results oriented.