{"data":{"id":226204,"slug":"olsaro-is-looking-to-hire-a-cto-2","type":"job","title":"Olsaro is looking to hire a CTO","description":"Are you a visionary technology leader with a passion for transforming agriculture through science?\nAre you driven to lead R&D innovation at the intersection of biotechnology, sustainability, and food security?\nOlsAro Crop Biotech is looking for a dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to guide our growing team and technical vision as we tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time: feeding the world in a changing climate.\nAbout Us\nWe are Olsaro Crop Biotech, a pioneering trait development and pre-breeding startup dedicated to developing solutions that empower agriculture to withstand a changing climate. Our focus is on enhancing crop resilience through innovative genetic materials, with the first focus on wheat. From tackling abiotic stresses like salinity and heat to improving nitrogen use efficiency, we are at the forefront of trait development innovation to support resilience and global food security. Having closed a successful seed funding round, we are scaling our efforts both technologically and commercially, aiming for food system resilience for future generations.\nThe Role: Chief Technology Officer\nAs our CTO, you will bring a strong background in trait development and the seed industry, taking on a central role in OlsAro's technology journey. You will lead the R&D team, shape our platform strategy, and drive innovation across trait discovery and variety development. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will have full ownership of the technology roadmap and its execution. This is a highly empowered role with significant influence over both strategic direction and day-to-day decision-making. You will work alongside the CSO as a peer. The CSO will be responsible for advising technical expertise and setting longer-term strategy as a co-founder\/C-suite leader.\nYour expertise will enable the rapid development and scale-up of breakthrough biotech solutions, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and strategic investors.\nKey Responsibilities\n\u2022 Define and execute OlsAro's long-term vision in trait development for cereals.\n\u2022 Oversee platform development and trait development pipelines from concept to field.\n\u2022 Lead, inspire, develop, and expand our interdisciplinary R&D team.\n\u2022 Oversee timely, budget-conscious project delivery while managing resources effectively.\n\u2022 Forge and manage high-impact collaborations with seed industry and research partners.\n\u2022 Secure and manage public funding opportunities to support strategic partnerships and R&D initiatives, enabling innovation and long-term growth.\n\u2022 Build data-driven infrastructure and oversee bioinformatics development.\n\u2022 Integrate emerging technologies such as gene editing, molecular breeding, and AI-powered trait discovery.\n\u2022 Represent OlsAro in customer, scientific, regulatory, and investment communities.\n\u2022 Ensure high standards for reproducibility, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.\nRequired Qualifications\n\u2022 Proven leadership experience (7+ years) in technology and R&D roles within agtech, preferably in the seed industry, including a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.\n\u2022 Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Computational Biology, or related field.\n\u2022 Experience working in commercial trait development and breeding in a seed or trait development company.\n\u2022 Proven skills in representing an organization in different communities and contexts, including driving the OlsAro tech agenda in commercial dialogues.\n\u2022 Demonstrated expertise in publicly presenting tech-driven business cases and participating in discussions at business conferences and in scientific communities.\n\u2022 Proven track record of attracting public funding for R&D and partnerships.\n\u2022 Experience in trait development methodologies, molecular techniques, data integration, phenomics, and data management tools.\n\u2022 Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.\n\u2022 Entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on approach to building systems in a fast-paced startup environment.\n\u2022 In-depth understanding of regulatory pathways for the commercialization of seeds and traits.\n\u2022 Expertise in intellectual property development, technology licensing, and scaling R&D and product platforms, preferably within startup or early-stage environments.\n\u2022 Fluent in English.\nJoin Us\nIf you are a visionary technology leader with a passion for transforming agriculture through science, then we invite you to join our journey to revolutionize crop development and contribute to our mission of advancing climate adaptation in cereals.\nPosition Details\n\u2022 Type: Full-time, permanent\n\u2022 Start Date: From October 15, 2026 (flexible based on candidate availability)\n\u2022 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (Medicinaregatan 9C). Physical attendance is mandatory.\n\u2022 Applications will be evaluated continuously.\nHow to Apply\nPlease provide your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.\nWhy Join OlsAro in Gothenburg, Sweden?\n\u2022 Gothenburg is Sweden's dynamic innovation hub, where world-class universities, cutting-edge startups, and a fast-growing life sciences sector come together in a vibrant, forward-looking city. Beyond its strong professional opportunities, it consistently ranks among Europe's most livable cities, offering an exceptional quality of life, outstanding healthcare, and a well-functioning social support system. With its welcoming atmosphere, lively cultural scene, cozy caf\u00e9s, coastal charm, and easy access to Sweden's beautiful natural parks, enjoy the balance of urban culture and nature\u2014with coastlines, archipelagos, forests, and hiking trails at your doorstep.\n\u2022 Gothenburg is an English-friendly city with an international community and vibrant tech and research scene.\n\u2022 Sweden offers a high-quality, tuition-free public education system from preschool to university. International and bilingual schools are available in Gothenburg. Sweden consistently ranks highly in international education assessments such as the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), reflecting the strong academic foundation provided by the Swedish school system.\n\u2022 Sweden is a leader in sustainability, gender equality, and family-friendly policies, making it an ideal place to build both a career and a life.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Olsaro is looking to hire a CTO","description_original":"Are you a visionary technology leader with a passion for transforming agriculture through science?\nAre you driven to lead R&D innovation at the intersection of biotechnology, sustainability, and food security?\nOlsAro Crop Biotech is looking for a dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to guide our growing team and technical vision as we tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time: feeding the world in a changing climate.\nAbout Us\nWe are Olsaro Crop Biotech, a pioneering trait development and pre-breeding startup dedicated to developing solutions that empower agriculture to withstand a changing climate. Our focus is on enhancing crop resilience through innovative genetic materials, with the first focus on wheat. From tackling abiotic stresses like salinity and heat to improving nitrogen use efficiency, we are at the forefront of trait development innovation to support resilience and global food security. Having closed a successful seed funding round, we are scaling our efforts both technologically and commercially, aiming for food system resilience for future generations.\nThe Role: Chief Technology Officer\nAs our CTO, you will bring a strong background in trait development and the seed industry, taking on a central role in OlsAro\u2019s technology journey. You will lead the R&D team, shape our platform strategy, and drive innovation across trait discovery and variety development. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will have full ownership of the technology roadmap and its execution. This is a highly empowered role with significant influence over both strategic direction and day-to-day decision-making. You will work alongside the CSO as a peer. The CSO, will be responsible for advising technical expertise and setting longer term strategy as a co-founder\/C-suite leader.\nYour expertise will enable the rapid evelopment and scale-up of breakthrough biotech solutions, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and strategic investors.\nKey Responsibilities\n\u2022 Define and execute OlsAro\u2019s long-term vision in trait development for cereals.\n\u2022 Oversee platform development and trait development pipelines from concept to field.\n\u2022 Lead, inspire, develop and expand our interdisciplinary R&D team.\n\u2022 Oversee timely, budget-conscious project delivery, while managing resources effectively.\n\u2022 Forge and manage high-impact collaborations with seed industry and research partners.\n\u2022 Secure and manage public funding opportunities to support strategic partnerships and R&D initiatives, enabling innovation and long-term growth.\n\u2022 Build data-driven infrastructure and oversee bioinformatics development.\n\u2022 Integrate emerging technologies such as gene editing, molecular breeding, and AI-powered trait discovery.\n\u2022 Represent OlsAro in customer, scientific, regulatory, and investment communities.\n\u2022 Ensure high standards for reproducibility, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.\nRequired Qualifications\n\u2022 Proven leadership experience (7+ years) in technology and R&D roles within agtech, preferably seed industry. Including a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.\n\u2022 Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Computational Biology, or related field.\n\u2022 Experience working in commercial trait development, breeding in a seed or trait development company.\n\u2022 Proven skills in representing an organization in different communities and contexts, including driving the OlsAro tech-agenda in commercial dialogs.\n\u2022 Demonstrated expertise in publicly presenting tech-driven business cases and taking part in discussions at business conferences and in scientific communities.\n\u2022 Proven track record of attracting public funding for R&D and partnerships.\n\u2022 Experience in trait development methodologies, molecular techniques, data integration, phenomics, and data management tools.\n\u2022 Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving, communication, and decisionmaking skills.\n\u2022 Entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on approach to building systems in a fastpaced startup environment.\n\u2022 In-depth understanding of regulatory pathways for the commercialization of seeds and traits.\n\u2022 Expertise in intellectual property development, technology licensing and scaling R&D and product platforms, preferably within startup or early-stage environments.\n\u2022 Fluent in English.\nJoin Us\nIf you are a visionary technology leader with a passion for transforming agriculture through science, then we invite you to join our journey to revolutionize crop development and to contribute to our mission of advancing climate adaptation in cereals.\nPosition Details\n\u2022 Type: Full-time, permanent\n\u2022 Start Date: From 15th of October 2026 (flexible based on candidate availability)\n\u2022 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (Medicinaregatan 9C). Physical attendance is mandatory.\n\u2022 Applications will be evaluated continuously.\nHow to apply\nPlease provide your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.\nWhy Join OlsAro in Gothenburg, Sweden?\n\u2022 Gothenburg is Sweden\u2019s dynamic innovation hub, where world-class universities, cutting-edge startups, and a fast-growing life sciences sector come together in a vibrant, forward-looking city. Beyond its strong professional opportunities, it consistently ranks among Europe\u2019s most livable cities, offering an exceptional quality of life, outstanding healthcare, and a well-functioning social support system. With its welcoming atmosphere, lively cultural scene, cozy caf\u00e9s, coastal charm, and easy access to Sweden\u2019s beautiful natural parcs. 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