Are you on a mission? Apply within.

Explore jobs at Activate and our cohort companies.
Activate
companies
Jobs

Commercial Advisor in Animal or Human Nutrition

Anthology

Anthology

Posted on Nov 11, 2025

Commercialization Advisor (Part-Time / Advisory Role)

Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid / Remote)
Company: Anthology Bio

Position summary

Anthology is Boston-based, venture-backed genome design company. We engineer fungi through advanced genetics, microfluidics, and AI to biomanufacture functional proteins at 5-10× lower cost compared to extracting these proteins from their natural sources. Our goal is to build a climate-resilient protein supply chain for human and animal health. Backed by leading deep-tech investors, we have partnered with global nutrition and ingredient manufacturers to bring cost-effective proteins to market.

Position summary

We’re seeking a Commercialization Advisor to help translate our technology into global market traction. This advisor will play a key role in guiding go-to-market strategy, pricing, product positioning, and partnership development across the animal nutrition, human nutrition, and specialty ingredient sectors. This is a strategic advisory position for a senior commercial leader or industry veteran who have led the development and commercialization of novel ingredient products, especially in the functional animal nutrition sector (functional nutrition, milk replacer etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Advise on commercial strategy and market entry for lead protein products.

  • Support valuation, pricing, and economic modeling for feed, food, and specialty ingredient markets.

  • Introduce potential industry partners, customers, and distributors across feed and food ecosystems.

  • Provide guidance on channel strategy, customer segmentation, and partnership structures (joint development, supply and licensing).

  • Offer input on regulatory positioning and product registration in the US and EU. Mentor internal team on commercial readiness, customer discovery, and contract negotiation.

Ideal Profile

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in sales, business development, or operations within relevant industry.

  • Deep understanding of B2B ingredient commercialization and the dynamics of scaling new bio-based products.

  • Proven record of closing supply and joint development partnerships with large integrator companies, CPGs, nutritional companies and manufacturers.

  • Ability to balance scientific depth with business pragmatism.

  • Experience with growth-stage startups preferred.

Compensation

Retainer-based, depending on engagement. Equity.