R&D Internship

Syntetica was founded in 2023 by Marco Bertone (LSE, former Head of Growth at Selency) and Louis Monsigny (PhD). 2M in funding from prestigious investors, including EQT Ventures, the family offices of Peugeot Family Office and the Etam Group, and athletes such as Paul-Henri Mathieu and Jean-Éric Vergne to accelerate growth and build a pre-industrial facility.Forged key partnerships with major textile players such as Etam, Victoria's Secret, and major fast fashion & sportswear brandsAssembled a core team of 11 experts, over half of whom hold PhDs in chemistry.Syntetica is now seeking a VP Technology to help more than double the technical team to drive the strategy & technical execution of our ambitious R&D objectives.You will play a critical, hands-on role in our leadership team, driving the strategy & technical execution of our R&D objectives. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position requiring an individual who thrives in an early-stage environment and can balance strategic thinking with technical day-to-day problem-solving. Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Team Management:Develop and execute an R&D strategy that aligns with scaling timelines and company objectives.Technical Project Management:Organise, drive and optimise the different work streams and resource allocations in order to ensure we meet our R&D objectives.Establish protocols for collecting and analysing data ensuring technical accuracy of information collected with the right analysis equipment, tools and software.Develop processes & benchmarks in order to analyse data and results coming out of different work streams, identify bottlenecks and propose actionable solutions.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:Communicate our R&D strategy throughout the organisation seamlessly including cross functionally with the engineering & product teamsWork closely with the CTO, CEO and COO to ensure technical progress aligns with commercial & operational needs.D. or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; 10+ years of experience in R&D roles with leadership positions (e.g. CTO, Head of R&D, VP R&D) in startups or fast-paced environments.Data obsessed, including around collecting, analysing and decision making leveraging high quality dataExcellent & fluent communication skills in EnglishHigh energy, adaptability, and a bias for action.