Corporate Development - CEO Office

Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry. Its offerings include the most energy-efficient quantum computers for data centers, full-stack quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Following a pragmatic, step-by-step roadmap, Quandela has been deploying industrial-grade systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling through the integration of thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to address the most complex industrial and societal challenges.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation 🚀 

About the role

Reporting to the Chief of Staff within the CEO Office, you will work at the intersection of strategy, corporate development and organisational transformation.

You will combine rigorous analysis with hands-on project coordination, working closely with leadership, technical teams, Finance and our international subsidiaries.

Your first priorities will be to support our strategic plan and its implementation, help structure the organisation as it scales, and build the analytical foundations for future fundraising.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Support the strategic plan and its execution
• Conduct analyses to inform strategic priorities, challenge assumptions and assess growth opportunities.
• Consolidate input from departments into clear roadmaps, milestones and performance indicators.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and track progress, dependencies and issues requiring leadership decisions.
• Prepare concise recommendations and decision papers for the Chief of Staff and executive team.
• Prepare fundraising and investor materials
• Maintain an accurate, consistent and regularly updated virtual data room, coordinating contributions from relevant teams.
• Support the preparation of investor presentations, market analyses, financial comparables and Q&A materials.
• Research prospective investors and prepare briefing notes ahead of meetings.
• Work with Finance and other departments to ensure the quality and consistency of supporting information.
• Build market and competitive intelligence
• Monitor quantum computing competitors, cloud and HPC players, research ecosystems and potential customers.
• Turn technological, commercial and geopolitical developments into actionable insights.
• Follow selected international markets and subsidiaries, working with local teams to assess opportunities and priorities.
• Prepare background notes for leadership meetings, international visits, events and partnership discussions.
• Contribute to corporate development
• Build and challenge business cases for partnerships, international expansion and new business opportunities.
• Provide analytical support for potential M&A opportunities when relevant.
• Assess strategic fit, expected benefits, risks and implementation requirements.
• Coordinate transformation projects
• Translate strategic priorities into workplans with clear owners, milestones and reporting.
• Help clarify roles, responsibilities, decision processes and interfaces between departments and subsidiaries.
• Support the development of reporting and governance routines, in collaboration with Finance and operational teams.
• Track cross-functional initiatives, identify obstacles and escalate issues to the Chief of Staff.