Key Skills

Job Description

Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands Employment: Full-time Experience: Ideally 2–5 years of relevant experience About MemStera MemStera is an early-stage deep-tech startup developing photonic cache memory to tackle one of the biggest bottlenecks in AI computing. We aim to make computing dramatically faster with optically accessible magnetic memory. With AI infrastructure growing rapidly and demand for new hardware solutions accelerating, we're entering a market with enormous potential. We're now moving from scientific innovation towards commercialization, building strategic industry partnerships and laying the foundations for a global semiconductor-photonics company. We're a small, ambitious team at an exciting stage where early decisions can shape the future of the business. We're looking for a Business Operations Manager to strengthen our team, increase our execution capacity, and help build the operational foundations for the company's next stage. About the Role We're looking for an energetic and proactive person! You'll work directly with the founders and take ownership of business operations and the execution of key initiatives. Are you someone who brings structure, initiative, and practical experience in organizing work? You'll help us run operations effectively, pursue more opportunities, and move projects forward — while contributing your own ideas on how to improve the way we work. This is a broad, hands-on role with significant autonomy and room to grow. You'll combine operational management with strategic projects, grant activities, and external communications. Key Responsibilities Business Operations & Project Management Take ownership of day-to-day business operations and help establish efficient ways of working. This includes, for example: · Organizing and coordinating projects, timelines, and deliverables. · Improving internal processes, workflows, and business tools. · Coordinating administrative, financial, and legal matters with external service providers. · Keeping operational priorities and follow-ups on track. Grants, Funding & Strategic Initiatives Help MemStera secure funding and execute initiatives that support its growth. Examples include: · Identifying relevant Dutch and European grant opportunities. · Coordinating and contributing to funding proposals and grant reporting. · Supporting investor relations, due diligence, and fundraising activities. · Managing selected strategic projects and partnerships. Marketing & External Communications Coordinate the company's external presence and ensure consistent communication. Examples include: · Managing LinkedIn communications and company announcements. · Identifying relevant media, conferences, and visibility opportunities. · Coordinating marketing materials and external communications. Business Development & Market Research Support Support the founders in exploring commercial opportunities and developing the market. Examples include: · Researching potential markets, customers, and applications. · Identifying relevant industrial partners and customer discovery opportunities. · Preparing market analyses, presentations, and customer meeting materials. Who We're Looking For · Relevant experience: Ideally 2–5 years in business operations, project management, startups, consulting, innovation management, or a related field. · Strong ownership: Able to independently organize work, manage priorities, and drive projects to completion. · Structured and proactive: Brings practical ideas for improving processes and making things happen. · Analytical and communicative: Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent English communication skills. · Entrepreneurial mindset: Comfortable in a dynamic, early-stage environment and motivated to help build a company. · Interest in technology: Curious about deep tech and able to work effectively with technical teams. Nice to have: Experience with grants and European funding programs, a scientific or engineering background, experience in deep-tech startups, or an established network in the Dutch or European innovation ecosystem. What We Offer Meaningful ownership: Take responsibility for important operational processes and projects from the beginning. Direct collaboration with founders: Work closely with the leadership team and contribute to strategic discussions. Autonomy and impact: Help shape how the company operates and directly influence its growth. Broad exposure: Gain experience across operations, funding, strategy, and commercialization. Growth opportunities: Potential to develop into a broader operational leadership role as the company scales. Interested? We're looking for a proactive, entrepreneurial person who wants to help build a deep-tech company from the ground up. Working directly with the founders, you'll turn ideas into action, drive projects across different areas of the business, coordinate partners, and help build the processes needed as we grow. This is a hands-on role with plenty of responsibility, variety, and room to make a real impact on how MemStera develops. Please send your CV and a short introduction to [email protected], explaining your interest and highlighting a project or initiative you've independently managed. We value initiative, practical achievements, and the ability to take ownership of any particular career path.

Core Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day business operations, coordinate projects and external service providers, and improve internal processes. Support grants, fundraising, strategic partnerships, marketing communications, and market research to advance commercialization and company growth.

Requirements

The role ideally requires 2–5 years of experience in business operations, project management, startups, consulting, innovation management, or a related field. Candidates should be proactive, organized, analytical, communicative in English, comfortable taking ownership in an early-stage environment, and interested in deep technology.

Benefits

• Meaningful Ownership
• Direct Collaboration With Founders
• Autonomy And Impact
• Broad Exposure
• Growth Opportunities