Strategy & Operations Lead

• Strategy & Operations Lead
• Cambrium – Berlin, Full-time

Own and drive critical cross‑functional workstreams at a deep‑tech molecular engineering company.

In direct partnership with the CEO, you will scale company operations and decision‑making processes, managing strategic projects, investor relations, board governance, and operational rhythm.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity.

We consider all applications equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.

Responsibilities

• Strategic projects & investor relations
• Prepare and iterate materials for investor and board audiences, including presentations, data rooms and Q&A preparation, in close collaboration with the CEO and the wider leadership team.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end investor processes, managing the pipeline, tracking milestones and ensuring timely, high‑quality follow‑up.
• Take full ownership of high‑priority cross‑functional projects as they arise, from strategic research and competitive analysis to special initiatives that span teams.
• Partner with the CEO to develop and stress‑test strategic thinking, and translate decisions into clear, actionable plans.
• Board & governance
• Lead end‑to‑end preparation of board meetings, structuring agendas, coordinating input from functional leads, producing board packs and ensuring timely distribution.
• Track and follow‑up on action items and decisions arising from board and leadership meetings.
• Support ad‑hoc governance tasks as they arise.
• Internal rhythm & operations
• Design and run the company’s internal operating cadence, including All Hands, leadership team meetings and goal/BTG reviews.
• Owner the preparation of internal meeting materials and ensure decisions made in those forums get followed through.
• Develop and maintain internal processes and documentation that keep a fast‑growing team running smoothly, and proactively identify where things are breaking down.
• Support people operations, including coordination around hiring and onboarding during growth phases.

Your profile

• 3 to 5 years of experience in an operational role at an early‑stage startup or in other fast‑paced environments such as VC, consulting or investment banking.
• Exceptional structure and clarity of thinking, both written and verbal; can distill complexity into something crisp and actionable.
• Strong ownership mentality: you don’t wait to be told what to do, and you close open loops.
• High attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to maintain momentum when the path isn’t fully defined.
• Advanced skills in Power Point and Excel; comfortable with quantitative analysis and financial modelling basics.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Genuine interest in deep tech or the future of materials.
• Nice to haves
• Background in industrial biotech, materials science or performance chemicals.
• Prior exposure to fundraising processes or investor‑facing work.

What we offer

• Direct exposure to the CEO and leadership team, with genuine influence over how the company is built.
• Employee stock options.
• Flexible working hours.
• Learning & development programme.
• Gym membership.
• Public transportation contribution for Berlin or Paris.
• Subsidised lunch and impassioned lunch discussions.
• 30 days of vacation plus all‑company holidays between 25December and 1January.
• Regular team events.
• Be part of our journey toward a future of sustainable materials.
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