Head of Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Development

About Grafton Sciences

We’re building AI systems with general physical ability, the capacity to experiment, engineer, or manufacture anything. We believe achieving this is a key step toward building superintelligence. With deep technical roots and real-world progress at scale (for example, a $42 million NIH program), we’re pushing the frontier of physical AI. Joining us means inventing from first principles, owning real systems end to end, and helping build a capability the world has never had before.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Head of Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Development to create and scale relationships with key industry partners and customers. You’ll initiate high-value external engagements while collaborating closely with leadership to develop and execute commercial strategies. This role spans partnerships, customer development, business operations, and organizational readiness for growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic relationships across a range of industries and technical domains.
• Develop customer and partner programs, guiding them from exploration to execution.
• Support investor relations and contribute to capital strategy.
• Drive commercial and operational processes that enable early revenue and customer success.
• Contribute broadly across business functions as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Strong network across relevant industries, customers, and investment groups.
• Experience forming strategic partnerships or commercial programs in deep tech, frontier tech, or high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust in the room with C-level or VP-level executives at leading companies (e.g., Pfizer, TSMC, BMW).
• Ability to work across finance, operations, legal, and commercial execution.
• Clear communicator who can operate effectively with technical and executive teams.
• Comfortable shaping new processes in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Above all, we look for candidates who can demonstrate world-class excellence.

Compensation

We offer competitive salary, meaningful equity, and benefits.