About Invaio Sciences

Invaio Sciences, founded by Flagship Pioneering, is a bio platform company accelerating the leap to nature-positive agriculture. The company builds on advances in human health and digital innovation to develop biological technologies for crop health, enabling farmers to both improve yields and use more natural crop health solutions.

About the role

Invaio Sciences is seeking a strategic and connected Head of Business Development to drive growth through high-impact partnerships across the agriculture and food value chain, with a strong emphasis on leveraging an extensive network with agricultural companies and distribution retail in North America, South America and Europe. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this role will focus on forging alliances, expanding market presence, and advancing Invaio’s mission of sustainable innovation. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with deep industry relationships and a passion for transforming agriculture.

What you'll do

• Strategic Partnerships: Leverage a robust network to identify, negotiate, and secure
  partnerships with agricultural companies (from startups to multinationals) and
  distribution retail networks across North America, South America and Europe
  
  
• Market Expansion: Develop and execute strategies to grow Invaio’s presence in key
  markets, particularly in North and South America, by tapping into established
  relationships with agribusinesses and retail distributors.
  
  
• Commercial Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement
  commercial strategies that drive revenue growth and align with Invaio’s mission.
  
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Utilize an extensive network to build and maintain strong
  relationships with agricultural companies, distributors, retailers, and other key
  stakeholders to enhance Invaio’s brand and influence.
  
  
• Market Insights: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends,
  opportunities, and risks, ensuring Invaio remains a leader in agricultural innovation.
  
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, product development, and
  marketing teams to align business development efforts with Invaio’s technological
  advancements and product pipeline.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Biotechnology, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Experience:
• • 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or commercial leadership in agriculture, biotechnology, or related industries.
  • Extensive and active network with agricultural companies (e.g., crop protection, seed, and biotech firms) and distribution retail channels at all levels in North and South America.
  • Proven track record of leveraging industry relationships to drive partnerships, revenue, and market expansion.
  • Experience in the agriculture or life sciences sector is highly desirable.
• Skills:
• • Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and influence agribusinesses and retail distributors across the Americas.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment.
  • Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to inspire and manage teams.
• Passion for Sustainability: Deep commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and environmental solutions.

What's next

Invaio is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a proactive program of diversity development. Invaio will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.