Head of Business Development

About Dioxycle

Dioxycle is pioneering breakthrough carbon utilization technologies that convert industrial emissions into sustainable chemicals with unprecedented energy and cost efficiency, displacing fossil fuels and reducing over 800 million tons of CO₂ per year—representing more than 2% of worldwide emissions. At the core of our process is a novel “carbon electrolyzer,” using only electricity and water to convert carbon emissions back into valuable everyday essential chemicals. We are innovating across chemical, mechanical, and system engineering to turn carbon transformation into an economically feasible, industrial reality through this novel technological approach. Having completed our industrial‑scale electrolyzer prototype, we are working with chemical and downstream offtakers toward first‑of‑a‑kind plant deployment and commercial roll‑out. We operate from two centres in Paris and California, supported by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, and Gigascale Capital, and have raised $40M to date.

Your Mission

As Head of Business Development, you will partner with the CEO, engineering, and strategy teams to lead commercial partnership development across all areas of the value chain during the pivotal transition from in‑house prototyping to commercial demonstration and roll‑out.

Go‑to‑Market and Value Proposition

• Conduct customer discovery to understand customer needs and priorities.
• Contribute to refining the go‑to‑market strategy based on internal business intelligence and external customer engagement.

Commercial Partnerships

• Spearhead the development of new commercial partnerships and negotiate agreements with key consumer brands and chemical industry players, positioning Dioxycle as a trusted provider of sustainable materials.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and finance to build creative commercial agreements.
• Participate in trade shows and events to develop key relationships with targeted customers and relevant industry organisations.

Effective Communication and Reporting

• Deliver clear, concise, and timely updates to all stakeholders, emphasizing project milestones, sustainability achievements, and strategic insights for ongoing improvement.

Abilities and Expertise We Are Looking For

• 7–10+ years of relevant experience in business development for novel materials or chemicals, or sustainability consulting.
• Native‑level English (French not required).
• Exceptional charisma and relationship‑building skills.
• Background in chemical engineering, chemistry, or general engineering is preferred but not required.
• Deep understanding and interest in decarbonisation.
• Based in, or open to relocating to, Paris, France.

Mindset

• Exemplary work ethic and self‑driven attitude: you get things done fast and to a high standard and you don’t drop the ball.
• Street‑smart: you don’t take no for an answer and will figure out a way to solve anything with the means available.
• Commitment to the mission and ambition and to creating a kind, high‑performance and fun atmosphere at work (100% on‑site role).
• Passion for innovation and problem‑solving.
• Dedication to investing time and effort for the betterment of the team.
• Going the extra 20% to make a good deliverable into an outstanding deliverable.
• Humble, low‑ego and curious.

What We Have To Offer

• Unique journey: early‑stage company with a world‑class team and a flat structure.
• Impact: building a product that will reshape century‑old industrial processes to build a better, more sustainable and resilient world.
• People‑first: love our people, excited each morning when coming to work; choose one another with shared excitement.
• Feedback over ego: self‑improving while helping others grow.
• International team: over 17 nationalities, and hopefully many more soon.
• Fun: regularly cultivating a great work atmosphere and organising team events.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Generous Employee Stock Ownership plans.
• Health insurance: medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Ergonomic workstations and state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

Our Process

• Initial video call with Grace, Director of People, to discuss your mission, expectations and answer questions.
• Initial interview with Sarah, Cofounder & CEO.
• Technical deep‑dive interview/case study with Sarah, Cofounder & CEO.
• Onsite interview, including opportunity to tour our technology and meet the wider team.
• Series of reference calls with provided contacts.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.