CEO

We are looking for a CEO to drive the business and company development.
This is an entrepreneurial role where you are supposed to take the lead on all aspects of developing the business side of the company. 
We have very strong technical competencies in the team and need to complement that with strong business skills to build and grow the company to its full potential. 
 
As the CEO, the candidate is expected to drive the marketing and sales functions including finding and initiating partnerships in key sectors, deciding on market entry strategies, and in parallel pursuing the industrialization of the product through the development of an automated production line 
 
Tasks
 
Managing the company operations (strategy and execution) in accordance with the company Board
Capitalization and investor relations
Pursue new opportunities in markets and partnerships
Manage and support the scaling of production and supply chain development.
Building relations with customers, creating and driving commercial deals
In charge of strengthening the team through team building and recruitment.
 

Skills & requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate and we expect you to have a good entrepreneurial mind, be result-oriented and have a strong drive to take the company to the next phase. 
You will need to take ownership of the business development and orient the company towards sales both in the local and international markets. 
Hence fluency in English with a demonstrated flair for developing and maintaining customer relations across multiple domains and international borders is necessary. 
Experience in start-up capitalization via financing rounds and government funding is an advantage.
Have a high interest in and curiosity for technology
Experience in developing business in the water/liquid sector, both industrial and commercial will be highly appreciated. In addition, the following aspects will be given importance:- Good knowledge about managing the development of water treatment systems
Exposure and/or knowledge to build/managing an in-house production environment
 
What we offer
 
We offer an opportunity to join a start-up with unique technology and many market opportunities, where you can be part of creating solid impact in an area vital for the world. 
If the company does well, you will do more than well.
We are seeking someone that wants to join a high aspiring start-up in a key position with all the risks and rewards associated with it. On top of the salary we will offer, you will be incentivized as a co-owner of the company. 
We are at the beginning of our startup journey. This is a great opportunity to take a leading role in building a high-potential high-tech measurement company from the very beginning. You will be the driver in creating a company with very high business potential. 
We believe in diversity and therefore welcome all applicants regardless of gender, background, orientation, or beliefs.
 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Carl-Rafael Fredson +46 703 817080 crfr@greensearch.se 
 
How to apply

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please submit your application with resume and cover letter (in English) no later than 29 of April. Please note that we will screen candidates continuously during the application period.  
(please note that we can't accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR.).
 



About Spec-Imaging:

Spec-Imaging is reinventing the area of spectrophotometry based on innovation from research from LTH at Lund University. Spec-Imaging is developing a spectrophotometer called Modu, which is based on structured illumination to suppress multiple light scattering. The technology enables measurement in turbid liquids without dilution of the samples. This in turn enables applications that require real-time measurement in a line of the production flow. The first product is a desktop product that will be ready for market launch in 2022. 
https://spec-imaging.com/
Spec-Imaging is focusing on several market segments e.g. pharma, food & beverage, and wastewater treatment.

Company accomplishments:

The technical team in place works full time with development and customer pilots.
Secured investments from LU Holding and the strategic player Stena New Ventures (https://www.innovation.lu.se/artikel/stena-new-ventures-investerar-i-spec-imaging)

Secured an ERC Proof of Concept Grant from the EU
2 Patents application filed, more are on the way.  
Office space at Ideon Incubator in Lund.

https://spec-imaging.com/