What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Business Officer position at Grafton Sciences?
About Grafton Sciences
We’re building AI systems with general physical ability, the capacity to experiment, engineer, or manufacture anything. We believe achieving this is a key step toward building superintelligence. With deep technical roots and real-world progress at scale (for example, a $42 million NIH program), we’re pushing the frontier of physical AI. Joining us means inventing from first principles, owning real systems end to end, and helping build a capability the world has never had before.
About The Role
We’re seeking a Chief Business Officer to lead the company’s commercial, partnership, and capital efforts. You will develop high-value relationships across industry and finance, shape the company’s external strategy, and build the business infrastructure required for rapid growth. This is a founder-level role for someone who can operate across partnerships, capital formation, finance, legal, and business operations, while collaborating closely with technical leadership.
Responsibilities
Compensation
We offer competitive salary, meaningful equity, and benefits.
We’re building AI systems with general physical ability, the capacity to experiment, engineer, or manufacture anything. We believe achieving this is a key step toward building superintelligence. With deep technical roots and real-world progress at scale (for example, a $42 million NIH program), we’re pushing the frontier of physical AI. Joining us means inventing from first principles, owning real systems end to end, and helping build a capability the world has never had before.
About The Role
We’re seeking a Chief Business Officer to lead the company’s commercial, partnership, and capital efforts. You will develop high-value relationships across industry and finance, shape the company’s external strategy, and build the business infrastructure required for rapid growth. This is a founder-level role for someone who can operate across partnerships, capital formation, finance, legal, and business operations, while collaborating closely with technical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Build and expand strategic partnerships with large companies across manufacturing, mobility, logistics, and advanced technology.
- Lead external engagement with investors, advising on capital strategy and preparation.
- Own commercial development, including early customer programs and business growth.
- Oversee business operations, finance, legal, and contracting processes as the company scales.
- Operate as a generalist and support any mission-critical business needs in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong network across industry and investment communities.
- Proven ability to lead commercial or strategic functions at high-growth or frontier-tech companies.
- Experience managing partnerships, customer programs, or strategic initiatives with senior stakeholders.
- Strong instincts across finance, operations, and organizational leadership.
- High-agency operator comfortable owning broad responsibilities end to end.
Compensation
We offer competitive salary, meaningful equity, and benefits.