Strategy Consultant - 8mth Parental Leave Contract

"Be the catalyst that drives real change for our planet."

Samsara Eco has one clear mission: to repair our planet through infinite plastic recycling. Yes, it’s a mighty mission but it’s something every single one of us here at Samsara Eco is determined to achieve. And it’s what motivates us to dedicate our time and energy to every single day.

Our technology is like our team. One of a kind. And we know that, so while we are creating technology to repair our planet, we’re also building a great place to grow careers. A place where everyone can do the best work of their life, making meaningful impact on our planet and ourselves.

Who we are...

We’re a climate tech innovator repairing our planet through infinite recycling. We’re taking the 10 billion tonnes of plastics and textiles wasting away in landfill and our environment, and recycling it, infinitely to create a truly circular loop for packaging, clothing, airbags and everything in between.

It means brands can make the products we all know and love without the environmental damage. Because by using what we already have, we can end the world’s reliance on dirty fossil fuels to slow climate change and ensure we have a liveable planet for future generations.

The role...

We are looking for a dynamic Strategy Consultant for a fixed term 8mth parental leave contract to support Samsara’s strategic needs, including Spinout Opportunities for our AI-Driven Protein Design Platform. This role covers support of our core business strategy for the CEO and support for our new spinout opportunities beyond plastic recycling, leveraging our cutting-edge AI-driven protein design platform.

This role is designed to balance strategic thinking with hands-on business development, driving both high-level analysis and practical market engagement. Your work will guide critical decisions on entering new markets, identifying opportunities, and developing strategies to capitalise on emerging trends and innovations. 

You will...  

Funding efforts:

• Support Samsara’s CEO in fundraising efforts by aligning strategic priorities across Finance, Commercial, Technology, and Science teams.
• Lead efforts to define the company’s trajectory over the next 6–12 months and develop a compelling vision for its long-term growth (2–5 years).
• Collaborate with finance and business teams to develop financial models, forecasts, and a data-driven investment thesis. Manage external consultants to refine the company’s go-to-market strategy, optimising the business model and value generation potential.
• Ensure the preparation of high-quality pitch decks, supporting materials, and narratives that align with investor expectations. Support Samsara’s CEO on ad hoc requests to guide discussions with investors. 
   

New Opportunities to harness our technology:

• Provide operational, commercial and strategic support to the CEO to find new opportunities to harness our AI-driven protein design platform. 
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, techno-economics projections to determine the opportunity landscape. 
• Build relationships with potential science and industrial partners and advisors. 

• Coordinate efforts with international science partners to develop and demonstrate a proof of concept of the technology to raise funding. 

• Support the CEO in the establishment of commercial partnerships. 
• Drive communication between Samsara, partners and investors to ensure alignment on progress and milestones.
   

Qualifications and Experience...

• Proven experience in strategy and business development, preferably in consulting, with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes across multidisciplinary teams. 

• Track record of developing strategic partnerships. 

• Background in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Bioengineering is a plus. 

Skills and Competencies...

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to perform in-depth analyses and identify high-value opportunities. 

• Business Development Expertise: Proven ability to forge partnerships, develop pitches, and drive market engagement. 

• Analytical and Financial Acumen: Proficiency in business case development, ROI modelling, and feasibility assessments. 

• Communication and Influence: Exceptional skills in presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences. 
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at creating actionable plans from conceptual ideas. 

Why work with us...

Purpose-Driven Innovation: Join a team at the forefront of tackling one of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. Your work will directly contribute to advancing solutions that repair the planet and restore global ecosystems.

Collaboration and Growth: We value diverse perspectives and collective action. At Samsara Eco, you’ll collaborate with brilliant minds across science, technology, and business in an environment that fosters creativity, mutual respect, and continuous learning.

Empowerment and Ownership: We offer a flat, flexible structure where you can take ownership of projects and make meaningful decisions. We trust our team to lead, innovate, and drive change as we scale our solutions globally.

Work-Life Integration: We believe that happy, healthy employees do their best work. That’s why we offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and benefits that prioritize your well-being and help you maintain balance between your personal and professional life.

A Future-Focused Culture: We encourage agility, innovation, and courage in everything we do. Join a team that values your unique strengths, challenges the status quo, and builds a lasting legacy of positive change.

Samsara is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Samsara is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Does this sound like your dream job? If it does, join our mission and apply now!

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