France
EuropeDirector Public Affairs & Quantum Policy F/H
3 мес. назад
FranceEuropeDirectorHybrid
Responsible for securing and managing public funding and institutional support aligned with company strategy in quantum computing.
О компании
- Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems. The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈⬛ . In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously! We're a diverse team of 250+ brilliant minds from over 35 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together! In a context of rapid scaling of a sovereign deep-tech company operating
Другое
- Primary focus: Europe
- Secondary focus: APAC and MEA (exploratory and expansion phase)
- Engagement with key quantum ecosystem organizations, including the Quantum Industry Consortium , Quantum Business Network , and other regional and global initiatives.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize relevant public funding programs and state support mechanisms across Europe, APAC, and MEA.
- Structure and position funding opportunities in alignment with Alice & Bob’s technology, industrial, and go-to-market roadmap.
- Influence funding frameworks and calls for proposals upstream to better reflect the company’s strategic technology priorities.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders in the preparation, negotiation, and submission of funding applications.
- Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with public institutions, government agencies, policymakers, and key institutional stakeholders.
- Represent Alice & Bob in institutional forums related to quantum technologies, HPC, and strategic technologies, including structured ecosystems such as the Quantum Industry Consortium and the Quantum Business Network .
- Actively contribute to shaping public narratives and policy agendas that support Alice & Bob’s positioning and strategic interests.
- Enhance the company’s visibility, credibility, and influence within sovereign and public ecosystems.
- Manage contractualization, compliance, and reporting obligations for publicly funded projects.
- Lead negotiations with public authorities and funding bodies, in close collaboration with the legal team and external counsels, to secure optimal terms and conditions.
- Ensure effective governance with institutional and academic partners.
- Monitor project milestones, contractual obligations, and associated risks.
- Monitor, analyze, and anticipate public policy developments, regulatory trends, and funding priorities across Europe, while providing forward-looking insights on APAC and MEA.
- Assess and help shape policy directions in alignment with Alice & Bob’s strategic priorities, including FTQC and integrated quantum systems.
- Advise Executive Management and the ComEx on institutional opportunities, risks, and positioning strategies.
- Develop actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making and long-term public affairs engagement.
- Contribute to strategic ecosystem-building initiatives, including partnerships with public-sector stakeholders.
- Public funding mechanisms, grant structuring, and strategic positioning of funding opportunities
- Institutional relations, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement across European ecosystems
- Negotiation of public funding agreements, partnerships, and institutional frameworks
- Policy influence and advocacy, with demonstrated ability to shape regulatory and funding priorities in line with company strategy
- Contractual, legal, and governance frameworks for publicly funded programs
- Cross-functional project coordination in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Executive-level briefing, synthesis, and strategic communication
- Strong stakeholder management and diplomacy
- Ability to develop, leverage and maintain a robust professional network
- Structured, rigorous, and reliable execution
- Ability to operate in complex institutional environments
- Clear communication with executive audiences
- High sense of responsibility and discretion
- Master’s degree or higher (Public Policy, Engineering, Physics, Economics, Political Science, or related fields)
- English : Fluent (mandatory)
- French : Fluent (mandatory)
- Public affairs, institutional relations, or public funding
- Deep-tech (ideally in Quantum), industrial (quantum, semiconductors), or regulated environments
- Interaction with public authorities or funding agencies