Fractional Leadership for Biotech & Cosmetics
Strategic C-suite expertise when you need it. Proven leadership in biotech, cosmetics & home care. No full-time commitment required.
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Matthias Foerster
Fractional CBO/CCO
What I Offer
Fractional C-suite support, structured around where you are right now
Fractional CBO
I help you build partnerships, negotiate deals, and open doors to brands and distributors. From pitch decks to closing deals. I've done it before.
Fractional CCO
Build your go-to-market strategy, structure your commercial team, and create pricing models that work. I bring the commercial playbook, and I execute it with you.
Strategic Advisory
Navigate customer evaluations, scale production, and position your ingredient for adoption. I've launched biotech products across EU, US, and APAC markets.
Why Fractional Leadership?
Senior leadership without the senior hire
Skip the Learning Curve
I know the ingredient distributors, the brand formulators, and which companies are actually buying bio-based right now.
Scales With You
Start with 3 hours a week, scale up as you grow. C-suite capability structured around what your company actually needs.
Hands-On Execution
I write the pitch decks, join the customer calls, and close the deals with you.
Investor-Ready Commercial Story
I build the commercial narrative, milestones, and traction metrics that make your next raise compelling.
About Matthias
I spent nine years at Solvay/Syensqo in executive commercial and leadership roles. That's where I learned how the big ingredient companies think, buy, and partner. Then I moved to the startup side and found out what it really takes to build the rocket while flying it.
15+ years across biotech, cosmetics, and personal care: launching products, building partnerships, negotiating distribution deals across EU and APAC, and helping science-driven founders translate R&D into revenue.
What I bring: corporate rigor, startup scrappiness, and the scars from both. Whether you need someone to structure your first offtake deal, position your ingredient for adoption, or build the commercial story that gets investors excited. I've been there.
Let's Have a Conversation
Pick a time from my calendar. No back-and-forth.
What to Expect
- 15-minute focused call
- Discuss your challenges
- Explore if we're a fit
- No pressure, just clarity
- Video call via Google Meet
Prefer email? contact@opencream.partners
You're all set!
Check your email for the meeting details and calendar invite.
Looking forward to our conversation.
Common Questions
How does fractional leadership work?
I work with you part-time on a retained basis. Typically 1-3 days per week, depending on what you need. You get senior commercial leadership without the full-time salary.
What's the minimum engagement?
Most engagements start at 3 months with a few hours per week. That gives us enough time to understand your business and deliver real results. We can scale up from there.
Which industries do you focus on?
Biotech, cosmetics, personal care, and home care. I've spent 15+ years in these sectors, so I know the buyers, the distributors, and how deals get done.
How is this different from a consultant?
Consultants advise. I execute. I join your customer calls, write the pitch decks, negotiate the deals, and build the commercial strategy with you. I'm part of your team, not outside it.
What results can I expect?
That depends on your stage and goals. For early-stage companies, I typically help land first commercial partnerships within 3-6 months. For scaling companies, I focus on building repeatable sales processes and distribution networks.
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