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Cement is responsible for approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions. Our mission is to eliminate those emissions by becoming the default technology for cement production everywhere.\n\nOur electrochemical process splits limestone into lime and a pure stream of CO₂ for storage or use, with the potential to reduce emissions by up to 85% while lowering energy use and manufacturing costs. Designed to be retrofit-ready, it integrates with existing feedstocks, infrastructure and operations. CURA is working toward bringing a 30,000-tonne-per-year commercial demonstration facility online in 2028.\n\nLed by experienced climate technology founders, we collaborate with cement producers, engineers, researchers and industry partners around the world to move breakthrough technology from the lab to industrial scale. We are building a team of curious scientists, inventive engineers and practical problem-solvers who enjoy tackling big challenges together. We combine scientific rigour with an entrepreneurial culture that values collaboration, creativity, learning, and fun.\n\nSafety is fundamental to how we work. CURA maintains a strong safety culture, and every team member completes occupational health and safety orientation and role-specific training.\n\nThe Role\nCURA is commercializing an electrochemical pre-calcination carbon capture technology for low-carbon cement production, moving from pilot deployment toward commercial-scale projects. The Business Development Manager will own the external-facing commercial strategy for this transition by building and structuring partnerships across the cement, construction, and industrial infrastructure value chain, and shaping the deal and financing pathways that enable projects to move from pilot to full commercial scale. This role is central to translating CURA's technical progress into bankable, partnered commercial projects and will work closely with finance, technical, and executive leadership to align commercial strategy with capital planning.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nBusiness and Commercialization Leadership\n\nDevelop and build CURA’s commercial engine, including our sales process, funnel of qualified leads, and closing process. \nIdentify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with cement producers, construction firms, and industrial infrastructure players \nStructure and negotiate bilateral agreements and joint venture arrangements to support project execution \nConvert early‑stage partnership frameworks into binding commercial agreements by driving the progression from MOUs to definitive contracts \nWork with the CEO, COO and CTO to develop and drive CURA's commercialization roadmap, aligning partnership and deployment milestones with financing needs \nSupport capital planning and fundraising readiness by ensuring commercial agreements and partnership terms are structured for investor, lender, and strategic partner diligence \nCollaborate with financial/project finance advisors to align commercial deal structures with financing strategy, capital stack development, and risk mitigation \nRepresent CURA in discussions with strategic partners, investors, and potential lenders on commercial and partnership matters \nBenchmark partnership and commercialization approaches against comparable industrial or climate technology projects \nContribute commercial input to investor and partner materials, including partnership structures and go-to-market/deployment strategy \nSupport both near-term pilot project partnerships and long-term commercial scale-up planning \nOther duties as required to achieve CURA’s milestones \n\nSafety & Documentation\n\nMust demonstrate attention to safe work practices \n\nCollaboration & Communication\n\nMust work well in a team setting and effectively collaborate across an interdisciplinary team \nResults oriented with strong interpersonal, and communication/presentation skills \nEffectively communicate outcomes and provide recommendations for further development to the management team \nDemonstrated aptitude for problem solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, and innovation \nResponsibly identify and manage IP, and communicate it to management, internal team members, and external stakeholders \n\nLeadership & External Relations\n\nMust be a self-starter and able to work independently or multiple competing priorities \nManage relationships with external stakeholders, such as vendors, suppliers, and partners \nExcellent organizational, project, and time management capabilities \nContribute to a culture of honesty, transparency, innovation, and safety \n\nQualifications\nRequired:\n\nMinimum of a Bachelor's degree required, typically in business, engineering, finance, economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical/policy degree preferred \n8-12 years of total professional experience, including 5+ years directly in business development, commercial partnerships, or project development, ideally within energy, industrials, infrastructure, or climate technology \nExperience at a venture-backed or growth-stage company strongly preferred \nExposure to project finance, structured deals, or infrastructure transactions is a plus, given the close linkage between commercial and financing workstreams in this role \nDemonstrated experience in business development, commercial partnerships, or project development within climate technology, industrial decarbonization, energy, manufacturing, or process industries \nTrack record structuring and negotiating commercial agreements, partnerships, or joint ventures, ideally in project-based or infrastructure contexts \nFamiliarity with pilot-to-commercial scale project development \nStrong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders (partners, investors, lenders, internal technical teams) \nComfort operating in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities \n\nNice to Have:\n\nExperience in cement, chemical, or other industrial sectors \nExperience with first-of-a-kind (FOAK) project commercialization or financing \nBackground in cleantech commercialization \nFamiliarity with electrochemical and/or industrial process technologies \nWorking knowledge of government funding programs and the climate finance ecosystem, sufficient to align commercial deal terms with grant, debt, and equity financing pathways \nExperience preparing commercial/partnership materials for investor or lender diligence processes \n\nWhat We Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and early-stage equity stock options \nGenerous vacation policy and a flexible, mission-driven culture \nA chance to make a measurable impact on global climate solutions \n\nAdditional Information\nThis is a hybrid position with employees expected to work a minimum of three days per week at CURA’s primary Calgary work location and offering the flexibility to work from home other days. Employees who prefer to work on site full time are welcome to do so, Monday through Friday.\n\nRelocation will be considered for this position \nCompensation will be commensurate with education and experience \nThe role may require up to 20% travel \n\nWe know great candidates don't always check every box — if you are excited about this role and CURA's mission, we would love to hear from you.\n\nCURA is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodation needs.\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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