About CURA
CURA is a Canadian climate technology company working to change how one of the world’s most essential materials is made. 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.
Our 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.
Led 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.
Safety 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.
The Role
CURA 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business and Commercialization Leadership
Develop and build CURA’s commercial engine, including our sales process, funnel of qualified leads, and closing process.
Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with cement producers, construction firms, and industrial infrastructure players
Structure and negotiate bilateral agreements and joint venture arrangements to support project execution
Convert early‑stage partnership frameworks into binding commercial agreements by driving the progression from MOUs to definitive contracts
Work with the CEO, COO and CTO to develop and drive CURA's commercialization roadmap, aligning partnership and deployment milestones with financing needs
Support capital planning and fundraising readiness by ensuring commercial agreements and partnership terms are structured for investor, lender, and strategic partner diligence
Collaborate with financial/project finance advisors to align commercial deal structures with financing strategy, capital stack development, and risk mitigation
Represent CURA in discussions with strategic partners, investors, and potential lenders on commercial and partnership matters
Benchmark partnership and commercialization approaches against comparable industrial or climate technology projects
Contribute commercial input to investor and partner materials, including partnership structures and go-to-market/deployment strategy
Support both near-term pilot project partnerships and long-term commercial scale-up planning
Other duties as required to achieve CURA’s milestones
Safety & Documentation
Must demonstrate attention to safe work practices
Collaboration & Communication
Must work well in a team setting and effectively collaborate across an interdisciplinary team
Results oriented with strong interpersonal, and communication/presentation skills
Effectively communicate outcomes and provide recommendations for further development to the management team
Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, and innovation
Responsibly identify and manage IP, and communicate it to management, internal team members, and external stakeholders
Leadership & External Relations
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently or multiple competing priorities
Manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as vendors, suppliers, and partners
Excellent organizational, project, and time management capabilities
Contribute to a culture of honesty, transparency, innovation, and safety
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required, typically in business, engineering, finance, economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical/policy degree preferred
8-12 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
Experience at a venture-backed or growth-stage company strongly preferred
Exposure to project finance, structured deals, or infrastructure transactions is a plus, given the close linkage between commercial and financing workstreams in this role
Demonstrated experience in business development, commercial partnerships, or project development within climate technology, industrial decarbonization, energy, manufacturing, or process industries
Track record structuring and negotiating commercial agreements, partnerships, or joint ventures, ideally in project-based or infrastructure contexts
Familiarity with pilot-to-commercial scale project development
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders (partners, investors, lenders, internal technical teams)
Comfort operating in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities
Nice to Have:
Experience in cement, chemical, or other industrial sectors
Experience with first-of-a-kind (FOAK) project commercialization or financing
Background in cleantech commercialization
Familiarity with electrochemical and/or industrial process technologies
Working knowledge of government funding programs and the climate finance ecosystem, sufficient to align commercial deal terms with grant, debt, and equity financing pathways
Experience preparing commercial/partnership materials for investor or lender diligence processes
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary and early-stage equity stock options
Generous vacation policy and a flexible, mission-driven culture
A chance to make a measurable impact on global climate solutions
Additional Information
Relocation will be considered for this position
Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
The role may require up to 20% travel
We 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.
CURA is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodation needs.