Strategic analysis and modeling

• Conduct in-depth market analyses: market sizing, competitive landscape, drivers, trends, positioning

• Develop financial and operational models to evaluate strategic options (new squad formation, acquisitions, partnerships, revenue projections)

• Contribute to intellectual property strategy: analyze monetization options (open source, white labeling, joint ventures, licensing)

• Model business models and operational structures to support strategic decisions

• Evaluate and prepare potential acquisition targets for Sigma Nova

Executive-level deliverables

• Produce executive-level briefs and presentations (C-suite, CEO) that are clear and actionable

• Synthesize complex insights from research teams into business recommendations

• Facilitate cross-functional teams to extract the essence of their work and translate it into market and partner relevance

Organizational structuring support

• Contribute to the design and optimization of operational models (team organization, workflows)

• Help define how to organize squads and structure initiatives based on identified opportunities

• Ensure alignment between technology development and business objectives

Core experience and skills

• 4-8 years of significant experience in strategy consulting, ideally at top-tier firms (BCG, McKinsey, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to produce in-depth market analyses and executive-level deliverables

• Strong financial and operational modeling skills

• Experience managing client/partner relationships, ideally in a technological or scientific context

Strategic capabilities

• Excellent ability to connect the dots between science, product, and business

• Mastery of classic strategic frameworks (GTM strategy, competitive positioning, market assessment)

• Ability to navigate between technological innovation, product development, and commercialization

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, able to think about “innovation commercialization”

Personal qualities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, comfortable with high-level presentations

• Strong resilience and adaptability, able to work directly with the CEO on complex strategic topics

• Strong interest (but not necessarily technical expertise) in AI and advanced technologies

• Versatility and autonomy in priority management

• Entrepreneurial mindset: desire to be exposed to a demanding startup environment

Education

• Advanced degree, preferably Master’s or PhD

• Appetite for advanced technologies and artificial intelligence

• Fluency in French and professional English

• Prescreen (Head of People)

• Hiring Manager interview (CEO)

• Onsite Interview