Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Partnership - Science & Innovation

at Infinite Roots®

🏢 About Infinite Roots®

Infinite Roots® is pioneering sustainable food solutions through mushroom-based innovations, positioning itself at the intersection of science, sustainability, and culinary transformation. The company's focus on mycelium technology offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge food alternatives that address environmental challenges while revolutionizing the food industry.

About This Role

As Head of Partnership - Science & Innovation, you'll be the bridge between Infinite Roots' mushroom technology and key scientific institutions, research organizations, and innovation partners across Germany. This role directly drives the company's mission by securing collaborations that accelerate sustainable food solutions from lab to market, making you instrumental in transforming the food industry through strategic alliances.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might begin with reviewing partnership proposals from German research institutions, followed by driving to a university to present MushRoots' technology to a food science department. Afternoon could involve strategizing collaboration frameworks with your team, then preparing for tomorrow's meeting with an innovation cluster focused on sustainable agriculture, all while maintaining relationship tracking across multiple ongoing conversations.

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🎯 Who Infinite Roots® Is Looking For

  • A bilingual German-English communicator who can persuasively articulate complex scientific concepts to diverse stakeholders while building authentic relationships
  • An independent operator with exceptional organizational skills who can manage multiple partnership pipelines while representing the MushRoots brand across Germany (requiring frequent travel with a Class B license)
  • A genuinely passionate food innovator who combines scientific curiosity with commercial acumen, energized by connecting people and ideas in the sustainable food space
  • A positive, open-minded relationship builder who thrives in collaborative environments and can navigate both academic research settings and business development conversations

📝 Tips for Applying to Infinite Roots®

1

Highlight specific experience building partnerships between scientific institutions and commercial entities in the food/agriculture sector

2

Demonstrate your German language fluency by submitting application materials in German and mentioning specific regions or institutions where you've worked

3

Showcase your understanding of mushroom/mycelium technology or adjacent sustainable food innovations in your application

4

Provide concrete examples of how you've organized and driven partnership development independently, including metrics where possible

5

Mention your valid Class B driver's license and willingness to travel across Germany for partnership meetings and events

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience developing science/innovation partnerships in Germany's sustainable food or agricultural sector", 'How your communication style and personality align with building authentic relationships in both scientific and business communities', 'Your genuine passion for food transformation and understanding of mushroom-based solutions', "Examples of how you've independently managed partnership pipelines from identification to execution"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Infinite Roots' specific mushroom technologies and product pipeline (look beyond general mycelium information)
  • → Key German research institutions and innovation clusters focused on sustainable food and agriculture
  • → The company's existing partnerships and collaboration announcements to understand their current network
  • → Germany's specific policies and funding programs supporting food innovation and sustainability transitions

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to identifying and prioritizing science/innovation partners in the German sustainable food ecosystem
2 How would you explain Infinite Roots' mushroom technology to a potential academic research partner who's skeptical about commercial collaboration?
3 Walk us through how you organize and track multiple partnership conversations simultaneously while maintaining relationship quality
4 What specific German institutions or networks would you target first for partnership development, and why?
5 How do you balance scientific rigor with commercial timelines when developing innovation partnerships?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with English-only materials when German fluency is explicitly required for the role
  • Generic partnership experience without specific examples in science/innovation or the food sector
  • Failing to demonstrate genuine interest in mushroom technology or sustainable food transformation

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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