UNCOMMON
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
About Us Uncommon is a purpose-driven company, creating breakthrough technologies to develop delicious products that will help solve some of the world's biggest health, sustainability and animal welfare challenges. At the heart of our work is the goal of enabling nature's ability to build a healthier world, and our primary focus is to bring superior cultivated pork products to market. At a time of growing inflation and shrinking natural resources, we believe that creativeproblem-solving is the most effective and sustainable way to address the global growth in protein consumption. Core to our approach are our patented pioneering RNA-powered strategies to cultivate meat without genetic modification. It's this approach and numerous other technological breakthroughs which position us to uniquely deliver cost-effective, nutritional and abundant protein products the market will crave. Our brilliant team of over 60 exceptional scientists, product developers, marketers, engineers, and operators are experts in their respective fields, drawn from around the world. We're passionate, curious, innovative and at the forefront of the ground- breaking work being done in this exciting and rapidly growing sector. Uncommon is a well-funded biotech company, backed by some of the world's most admired investors - we've secured over $37M in funding from Balderton , Lowercarbon Capital , RedAlpine , Sam Altman (Open AI founder) and Max Altman (through Apollo Projects), Planthesis (Miray Zaki and Sebastiano Castiglioni) as well as other incredible investors. We've experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, reaching exciting milestones, and we continue to grow every quarter, so this is a great time to join us and solve one of the most important challenges we face today! The role As our COO you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing all operational aspects of Uncommon. As the central point between R&D, manufacturing and commercialisation, operations is at the core of Uncommon, and your role will be crucial in ensuring that we continue to transition at pace from a research and development focus to become a robust, scalable manufacturing and commercial operation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of food and contribute to a more sustainable world, all while working as part of a team of industry pioneers. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Operations Leadership: You will orchestrate the development and execution of holistic operational strategy that encompasses the entire organisation. You will bring a visionary approach that integrates technological advancements, optimises organisational structures, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency. Working closely with the CSO and CTO, you will scale our infrastructure and capabilities to meet growing production demands, ensuring the alignment of departments and resources with Uncommon's strategic objectives. Central to this will be the cultivation of a high- performance culture, where operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic resource allocation drive us towards achieving our mission of revolutionising the food industry, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability and quality. 2. Throughput and Efficiency Optimisation: You'll work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to increase the throughput of our experiments to make sure we deliver exceptional results at pace. This entails close collaboration with our CSO and CTO to understand the current and future potential blockers to progress and designing innovative solutions to push the boundaries of what can be delivered (potentially 10x-plus on what we think we can do.) 3. Team Leadership and Development: As a leader of a diverse and talented team including responsibility for the People/HR team, you will nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence and ensure we always have a lean, highly productive, world-class team to deliver on our milestones. You will be able to analyse and identify gaps in the organisation and will bring the right capabilities and tools to speed up production and bring about the most efficient process. As we grow and evolve towards our aim of becoming one of the largest cultivated meat companies in the world, you will mentor and develop the team, ensuring that we continue to attract and retain top talent. 4. Financial Oversight and Fundraising Support: You will have a strong focus on financial planning, budget management, and cost control to optimise our financial performance. You will have an understanding of different types of finance resources and play a key role in fundraising activities, engaging with existing and potential investors to secure the financial resources needed for expansion and operational scaling. 5. Data Visibility & Information Flow: You will evaluate and implement data management and analytics tools to enhance data visibility across the organisation to ensure the seamless flow of high-quality information between departments, facilitating real-time access to critical data for all stakeholders. 6. Market Expansion and Commercial Strategy: You will act as the operational architect behind Uncommon's geographic expansion, working closely with the leadership team to strategically enter new markets. This includes collaborating with the commercial team to assess and implement the launch in targeted countries, and partnering with our scientific team on operational needs e.g. establishing mini labs to address specific R&D objectives in new geographies.As we expand, you will also oversee the broader company expansion, planning and setting up additional R&D hubs and production facilities to support Uncommon's growth. Ideally, you will bring an understanding of operational logistics, international market dynamics, and the ability to scale operations efficiently and effectively across different regions, ensuring Uncommon's global footprint expands in alignment with its strategic vision. Profile Attributes Strong operator who brings relevant industry knowledge and / or start-up experience: You will bring proven experience in a COO or similar leadership role, preferably within the biotech, advanced materials, food technology, or complex manufacturing sectors. You will have a strong background in operations management, and a track record of successfully scaling up high growth companies with complex science at their heart. You will have a deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control, and experience supporting fundraising efforts. Leadership, communication & team-building capability: You will be an outstanding leader with qualities that inspire teamwork, innovation, and a high-performance culture. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, partners, and investors. Speed of Research & Development organisation: You will have demonstrated the ability to lead and collaborate with R&D organisations, with a specific focus on increasing the speed and efficiency of R&D processes. You will have a proven track record of implementing strategies and methodologies that significantly reduce time-to-market for new products while maintaining high standards of innovation and scientific integrity. This includes experience in optimising project management practices, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging cutting- edge technologies and methodologies to streamline R&D operations. Ideally, you will bring a sensitivity to, and understanding of how to balance the rapid progression of projects with the meticulous nature of scientific research, ensuring that throughput is maximised without compromising on quality or safety. Strategic, structured and data-driven decision-making: You will have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to changing market dynamics. Using your strong analytical and data interpretation skills, you will share best-practice in setting up KPIs and performance dashboards and will base your decisions on data and metrics, instilling these behaviours across the business. Highly mission-driven and culturally aligned to Uncommon: You will be inspired by, and committed to, our vision, mission and values (restlessly creative, deeply caring, consciously resilient and urgently daring). You will be ambitious, motivated, high energy, curious, and will bring strong intellectual horsepower as well as empathy. You'll be a highly collaborative and high integrity team player, passionate about sustainability, science - energised by the challenge of transforming the food industry. At Uncommon, we're not just creating a new kind of food product; we're building a movement towards a more sustainable and ethical way of meeting the world's growing protein needs. If you're a visionary leader who shares our passion and has the skills to drive our operations to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can make a real difference in the world, one plate at a time. Reward Alongside a competitive base salary, all our people get these benefits: . click apply for full job details
About Us Uncommon is a purpose-driven company, creating breakthrough technologies to develop delicious products that will help solve some of the world's biggest health, sustainability and animal welfare challenges. At the heart of our work is the goal of enabling nature's ability to build a healthier world, and our primary focus is to bring superior cultivated pork products to market. At a time of growing inflation and shrinking natural resources, we believe that creativeproblem-solving is the most effective and sustainable way to address the global growth in protein consumption. Core to our approach are our patented pioneering RNA-powered strategies to cultivate meat without genetic modification. It's this approach and numerous other technological breakthroughs which position us to uniquely deliver cost-effective, nutritional and abundant protein products the market will crave. Our brilliant team of over 60 exceptional scientists, product developers, marketers, engineers, and operators are experts in their respective fields, drawn from around the world. We're passionate, curious, innovative and at the forefront of the ground- breaking work being done in this exciting and rapidly growing sector. Uncommon is a well-funded biotech company, backed by some of the world's most admired investors - we've secured over $37M in funding from Balderton , Lowercarbon Capital , RedAlpine , Sam Altman (Open AI founder) and Max Altman (through Apollo Projects), Planthesis (Miray Zaki and Sebastiano Castiglioni) as well as other incredible investors. We've experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, reaching exciting milestones, and we continue to grow every quarter, so this is a great time to join us and solve one of the most important challenges we face today! The role As our COO you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing all operational aspects of Uncommon. As the central point between R&D, manufacturing and commercialisation, operations is at the core of Uncommon, and your role will be crucial in ensuring that we continue to transition at pace from a research and development focus to become a robust, scalable manufacturing and commercial operation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of food and contribute to a more sustainable world, all while working as part of a team of industry pioneers. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Operations Leadership: You will orchestrate the development and execution of holistic operational strategy that encompasses the entire organisation. You will bring a visionary approach that integrates technological advancements, optimises organisational structures, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency. Working closely with the CSO and CTO, you will scale our infrastructure and capabilities to meet growing production demands, ensuring the alignment of departments and resources with Uncommon's strategic objectives. Central to this will be the cultivation of a high- performance culture, where operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic resource allocation drive us towards achieving our mission of revolutionising the food industry, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability and quality. 2. Throughput and Efficiency Optimisation: You'll work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to increase the throughput of our experiments to make sure we deliver exceptional results at pace. This entails close collaboration with our CSO and CTO to understand the current and future potential blockers to progress and designing innovative solutions to push the boundaries of what can be delivered (potentially 10x-plus on what we think we can do.) 3. Team Leadership and Development: As a leader of a diverse and talented team including responsibility for the People/HR team, you will nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence and ensure we always have a lean, highly productive, world-class team to deliver on our milestones. You will be able to analyse and identify gaps in the organisation and will bring the right capabilities and tools to speed up production and bring about the most efficient process. As we grow and evolve towards our aim of becoming one of the largest cultivated meat companies in the world, you will mentor and develop the team, ensuring that we continue to attract and retain top talent. 4. Financial Oversight and Fundraising Support: You will have a strong focus on financial planning, budget management, and cost control to optimise our financial performance. You will have an understanding of different types of finance resources and play a key role in fundraising activities, engaging with existing and potential investors to secure the financial resources needed for expansion and operational scaling. 5. Data Visibility & Information Flow: You will evaluate and implement data management and analytics tools to enhance data visibility across the organisation to ensure the seamless flow of high-quality information between departments, facilitating real-time access to critical data for all stakeholders. 6. Market Expansion and Commercial Strategy: You will act as the operational architect behind Uncommon's geographic expansion, working closely with the leadership team to strategically enter new markets. This includes collaborating with the commercial team to assess and implement the launch in targeted countries, and partnering with our scientific team on operational needs e.g. establishing mini labs to address specific R&D objectives in new geographies.As we expand, you will also oversee the broader company expansion, planning and setting up additional R&D hubs and production facilities to support Uncommon's growth. Ideally, you will bring an understanding of operational logistics, international market dynamics, and the ability to scale operations efficiently and effectively across different regions, ensuring Uncommon's global footprint expands in alignment with its strategic vision. Profile Attributes Strong operator who brings relevant industry knowledge and / or start-up experience: You will bring proven experience in a COO or similar leadership role, preferably within the biotech, advanced materials, food technology, or complex manufacturing sectors. You will have a strong background in operations management, and a track record of successfully scaling up high growth companies with complex science at their heart. You will have a deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control, and experience supporting fundraising efforts. Leadership, communication & team-building capability: You will be an outstanding leader with qualities that inspire teamwork, innovation, and a high-performance culture. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, partners, and investors. Speed of Research & Development organisation: You will have demonstrated the ability to lead and collaborate with R&D organisations, with a specific focus on increasing the speed and efficiency of R&D processes. You will have a proven track record of implementing strategies and methodologies that significantly reduce time-to-market for new products while maintaining high standards of innovation and scientific integrity. This includes experience in optimising project management practices, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging cutting- edge technologies and methodologies to streamline R&D operations. Ideally, you will bring a sensitivity to, and understanding of how to balance the rapid progression of projects with the meticulous nature of scientific research, ensuring that throughput is maximised without compromising on quality or safety. Strategic, structured and data-driven decision-making: You will have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to changing market dynamics. Using your strong analytical and data interpretation skills, you will share best-practice in setting up KPIs and performance dashboards and will base your decisions on data and metrics, instilling these behaviours across the business. Highly mission-driven and culturally aligned to Uncommon: You will be inspired by, and committed to, our vision, mission and values (restlessly creative, deeply caring, consciously resilient and urgently daring). You will be ambitious, motivated, high energy, curious, and will bring strong intellectual horsepower as well as empathy. You'll be a highly collaborative and high integrity team player, passionate about sustainability, science - energised by the challenge of transforming the food industry. At Uncommon, we're not just creating a new kind of food product; we're building a movement towards a more sustainable and ethical way of meeting the world's growing protein needs. If you're a visionary leader who shares our passion and has the skills to drive our operations to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can make a real difference in the world, one plate at a time. Reward Alongside a competitive base salary, all our people get these benefits: . click apply for full job details
Dmgmedia
Mail Metro Media is the unified advertising division of dmg media, representing some of Britain's most popular media brands; Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Metro and Metro.co.uk and now the i and inews.co.uk Reaching 1 in 5 UK adults every single day and over 70% of the population every month across all of our titles, we have the largest printed scale and most engaged websites in the UK. Our brands communicate to unique audiences from 16 to 75+ - offering an unrivalled marketplace for brands to advertise. The Mail Metro team provides one single point of contact across print, digital and more, allowing agencies and advertisers easy access to the millions of consumers who engage with us daily. Each department is equipped to support seamless cross-platform delivery across all brands. Job Introduction Commerce is an increasingly important growth revenue stream across the MailMetroMedia (MMM) portfolio. As such, we are looking for a Senior Product Manager who will be responsible for ideation, evaluation, and delivery of our developing product suite for new commerce revenue streams. The focus of this role will be to manage new and existing product development, working with commercial, editorial and developments teams to ensure we maintain MailMetroMedia reputation of being an innovative industry leader when it comes to evolving our affiliates product book and commerce content. Main Responsibilities Commerce Product Suite Development Develop and implement product-based solutions to strategies to increase the revenue opportunities across the Mail Metro Media Commerce portfolio Oversee commerce product optimisation and development across owned and operated platforms (desktop, mobile, Android App, iOS App) and emerging offsite platforms (social, e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Apple News, podcasts, MSN, and others) Analyse and advance commercial models to enhance value and increase competition from all commerce solutions and how this fits into our wider onsite/platform ecosystem Internal liaison between Dev, Commerce Sales and Commerce Editorial, for all product development Liaise directly with development team to manage the product life cycle from ideation to execution Consistently assessing the prioritisation of all product work streams in line with revenue expectations and regularly communicate to key stakeholders on any performance, changes and any impact to the business Act as the spokesperson for product development both internally and externally and ensure close connections with other product stakeholders to define a future-facing strategy across all commercial mechanics Additional Responsibilities Evaluate, report on, and optimize existing product suite for commerce With our wider commercial analysts, track and estimate the incremental revenue growth from product development Make data-driven decisions on sunsetting products that do not meet performance expectations Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure alignment of commerce product development with overall business objectives and strategies Person Specification Market Knowledge: A solid understanding of commerce and affiliates marketing Expertise in Product: A proven track record in developing new commerce products to meet the expectations and future requirements of the market. A minimum 3 years' experience working within digital product development Strategic Operator: Ability to interoperate through various stakeholders from editorial to commercial and ensure all parties are onboard Innovative Mindset: An appetite to launch first to market solutions and push the boundaries of commercial products and strategies to monetise. Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on measurable outcomes, with expertise driving revenue and monitoring product trends and revenue. Why work for Mail Metro Media Be part of the biggest media organisation in UK Work in a fast paced, vibrant environment where the core values of entrepreneurialism, purpose and excellence resonate in our daily activities Work with a range of creative partners and suppliers Gain an unrivalled opportunity to shape the business and put your own stamp on it Delight our readers with exciting content, and impressive retail and travel experiences Join a distinct culture with a strong sense of family heritage behind it Package Description In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us. Here's what to expect: 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30) Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution. Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary. DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards) Subsidised canteen Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only) Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only) Our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted dining cards Plus many other benefits . Our Commitment We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process. Registered in England and Wales. No
Mail Metro Media is the unified advertising division of dmg media, representing some of Britain's most popular media brands; Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Metro and Metro.co.uk and now the i and inews.co.uk Reaching 1 in 5 UK adults every single day and over 70% of the population every month across all of our titles, we have the largest printed scale and most engaged websites in the UK. Our brands communicate to unique audiences from 16 to 75+ - offering an unrivalled marketplace for brands to advertise. The Mail Metro team provides one single point of contact across print, digital and more, allowing agencies and advertisers easy access to the millions of consumers who engage with us daily. Each department is equipped to support seamless cross-platform delivery across all brands. Job Introduction Commerce is an increasingly important growth revenue stream across the MailMetroMedia (MMM) portfolio. As such, we are looking for a Senior Product Manager who will be responsible for ideation, evaluation, and delivery of our developing product suite for new commerce revenue streams. The focus of this role will be to manage new and existing product development, working with commercial, editorial and developments teams to ensure we maintain MailMetroMedia reputation of being an innovative industry leader when it comes to evolving our affiliates product book and commerce content. Main Responsibilities Commerce Product Suite Development Develop and implement product-based solutions to strategies to increase the revenue opportunities across the Mail Metro Media Commerce portfolio Oversee commerce product optimisation and development across owned and operated platforms (desktop, mobile, Android App, iOS App) and emerging offsite platforms (social, e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Apple News, podcasts, MSN, and others) Analyse and advance commercial models to enhance value and increase competition from all commerce solutions and how this fits into our wider onsite/platform ecosystem Internal liaison between Dev, Commerce Sales and Commerce Editorial, for all product development Liaise directly with development team to manage the product life cycle from ideation to execution Consistently assessing the prioritisation of all product work streams in line with revenue expectations and regularly communicate to key stakeholders on any performance, changes and any impact to the business Act as the spokesperson for product development both internally and externally and ensure close connections with other product stakeholders to define a future-facing strategy across all commercial mechanics Additional Responsibilities Evaluate, report on, and optimize existing product suite for commerce With our wider commercial analysts, track and estimate the incremental revenue growth from product development Make data-driven decisions on sunsetting products that do not meet performance expectations Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure alignment of commerce product development with overall business objectives and strategies Person Specification Market Knowledge: A solid understanding of commerce and affiliates marketing Expertise in Product: A proven track record in developing new commerce products to meet the expectations and future requirements of the market. A minimum 3 years' experience working within digital product development Strategic Operator: Ability to interoperate through various stakeholders from editorial to commercial and ensure all parties are onboard Innovative Mindset: An appetite to launch first to market solutions and push the boundaries of commercial products and strategies to monetise. Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on measurable outcomes, with expertise driving revenue and monitoring product trends and revenue. Why work for Mail Metro Media Be part of the biggest media organisation in UK Work in a fast paced, vibrant environment where the core values of entrepreneurialism, purpose and excellence resonate in our daily activities Work with a range of creative partners and suppliers Gain an unrivalled opportunity to shape the business and put your own stamp on it Delight our readers with exciting content, and impressive retail and travel experiences Join a distinct culture with a strong sense of family heritage behind it Package Description In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us. Here's what to expect: 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30) Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution. Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary. DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards) Subsidised canteen Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only) Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only) Our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted dining cards Plus many other benefits . Our Commitment We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process. Registered in England and Wales. No