Category Manager Asian & Tribal Arts

Catawiki

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day. We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts. Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us. * Taking ownership and driving impact  * Being open to change and feedback * Being passionate about our mission and our customers.  YOUR MISSION Asian & Tribal is one of the most culturally rich and commercially complex categories within Collectables. It spans Asian Art, Tribal & Ethnographic Art, and related subcategories where heritage, craftsmanship, provenance, and collector trust are critical. The category attracts a diverse global buyer base ranging from emerging collectors to highly specialised, repeat buyers, and requires strong judgement, commercial sharpness, and leadership to balance growth with quality. As Category Manager, you treat Asian & Tribal as a high-potential business with depth and long-term upside. You own the category strategy, drive sustainable growth, and translate data into clear execution. You lead and develop a team of experts, build strong external networks with sellers and institutions, and ensure a high-quality buyer experience that reinforces trust and repeat engagement. This role is based in the Netherlands with a hybrid setup. You are expected to work from the Amsterdam office two days per week to collaborate closely with other Category Managers, Commercial teams, and key stakeholders. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Build, own, and execute the strategic growth plan for the Asian & Tribal category, with a clear focus on sustainable YoY growth * Own the category P&L and drive commercial outcomes through data-led decisions * Use dashboards and performance data to steer auction quality, pricing, RP strategy, and supply mix * Shape auction planning around seasonality, market dynamics, collector behaviour, and seller portfolios * Drive curation excellence and consistency across the category, reducing performance volatility * Identify commercial opportunities early and influence internal teams to act on them * Partner closely with Sales and Business Development to strengthen the seller pipeline and attract high-quality, repeat consignors * Build and maintain strong relationships with key sellers, institutions, and professional networks in the Asian & Tribal field * Lead, coach, and develop an international team of Experts, with a strong focus on performance, growth, and engagement * Create clarity, focus, and pace for the team through strong prioritisation and decision-making * Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams to unlock new growth opportunities * Monitor global trends in Asian & Tribal markets, including pricing dynamics, collector demand, and competitive movements WHAT YOU’LL BRING * A strong commercial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities and translate them into impact * Proven experience driving growth, performance, and accountability in a complex category or business environment * A data-driven approach; you are comfortable turning dashboards into concrete actions * Strong people management skills, including coaching, performance management, and talent development * Resilience and decisiveness in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment * Excellent networking skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Strong influencing and communication skills across different seniority levels and teams * Entrepreneurial energy and a hands-on mindset, balanced with strategic thinking * Comfort working with Google Suite or similar tools * Interest or background in Asian Art, Tribal Art, or Collectables is a plus (deep expertise can grow on the job) WHERE YOU’LL BE This is a hybrid role based in the Netherlands. You will work from the Amsterdam office at least two days per week to collaborate with fellow Category Managers, Commercial teams, and key stakeholders. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? A category with cultural depth, global reach, and significant commercial potential. You will have real ownership, the space to shape strategy and execution, and the opportunity to lead and develop a strong expert team. You will work alongside ambitious international colleagues in a collaborative environment with clear expectations, strong development opportunities, and a focus on sustainable growth. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US * Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business. * Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression. * A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work. * Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location. OUR OFFICES AND WAY OF WORKING Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based. INTERESTED? Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Bioptimus

Bioptimus is building the first universal AI foundation model for biology to fuel breakthrough discoveries and accelerate innovation in biomedicine. With more than $75M in funding, Bioptimus is a fast-growing start-up headquartered in Paris, incorporated in October 2023. Backed by leading international venture capitalists, our world-class team of scientists and engineers is redefining the frontiers of AI and life sciences.  CLINICAL DATA MANAGER (SENIOR) Bioptimus’ mission is to accelerate biomedical innovation by building the reference foundation model of biology that will unlock AI superpowers for the biomedical ecosystem. As a well-funded and fast-growing start-up headquartered in Paris and incorporated in October 2023, we are growing a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and product leaders. This is a remote role. We’re headquartered in Paris, but the position can be performed remotely outside of Paris. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a technical, execution-focused Clinical Data Manager to bridge the gap between unstructured, real-world data, and our frontier AI models. In this role, you will be the authority on clinical data structures, serving as the technical link during conversations with our global partners to standardise and harmonise data pipelines. Operating within our STELA program, you will structure our clinical datasets. You are a hands-on technical expert who writes reproducible code, enforces incoming data QC, and designs the data dictionaries and ontologies for our models. ABOUT THE STELA PROGRAM We recently launched the Spatial Tissue Embedding Learning Atlas (STELA)—a multinational spatial data generation initiative anchored by strategic partnerships with 10x Genomics and Broad Clinical Labs. STELA serves as the data backbone for M-Optimus, aiming to profile up to 100,000 patient specimens across three continents (US, Europe, and Asia). This will integrate high-resolution spatial transcriptomics, histopathology imaging, and longitudinal clinical records to bring forward the next era of biological AI and precision medicine. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As our Clinical Data Manager, you will operate at the intersection of data engineering, clinical science, and partner collaboration across two strategic domains: PARTNER DATA ENGINEERING & COLLABORATION * Technical Partner Interface: Participate directly in technical conversations with external partners (hospitals, research institutions, CROs/CMOs). Dive into the details of diverse clinical data structures to understand how data is captured, stored, and extracted. * Order from Uncertainty: Translate ambiguous source data into harmonized, AI-ready assets. * Ontology Integration: Map and align diverse clinical data to industry-standard biomedical ontologies (e.g., SNOMED, ICD, etc…) with an emphasis on clinical oncology and immunology data. DATA GOVERNANCE, QUALITY, AND AUTOMATION * Data Dictionary Architecture: Design, build, and maintain data dictionaries, schemas, and metadata models that align with STELA’s multimodal pipeline requirements, while ensuring integration with existing pipelines. * Enforcing Ingest Quality: Establish, automate, and enforce data quality control (QC) and validation frameworks to check incoming partner data for integrity, completeness, and programmatic consistency. * Reproducible Pipeline Code: Write production-grade Python code to automate data cleaning and harmonization tasks. CLINICAL REALITY & INTUITION * Clinical Reality: Practical understanding of how clinical data is generated in the real world (hospitals, trials, CROs). You understand the gaps between ideal protocols and messy clinical realities, and you know what red flags to look for in incoming data. * The Investigative Mindset: You know what questions to ask partners to get to the "ground truth" of their data structures. Actively audit data to find missing variables, anomalies, and hidden biases. * Oncology/Immunology Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with cancer progression metrics (e.g., RECIST criteria, TNM staging, longitudinal treatment lines like immunotherapy vs. chemotherapy) so you can recognize what data is important.   WHAT YOU'LL BRING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The successful candidate will have a ‘team-first’ attitude; be independent, curious, and detail-oriented; thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; and be fun to work with. You possess the rare ability to confidently lead complex technical alignment meetings with partners while simultaneously being excited to roll up your sleeves and write code. TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS * Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. Equivalent practical industry experience is highly valued. * Industry Experience: A few years (typically 3–5+) of hands-on experience in clinical data management or clinical data engineering within a CRO, CMO, pharma, or biotech environment. Proven track record of taking messy partner data and building reproducible, production-grade workflows. * Hands-on Coding Skills: High proficiency in Python and standard data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation, cleaning, and validation. * Software Best Practices: Demonstrated commitment to code reproducibility, including strong experience with Git version control and building reusable data pipelines. * Clinical Data Expertise: Familiarity with clinical data structures, electronic health records (EHR), case report forms (CRFs), and longitudinal clinical trial data. * Ontologies & Vocabularies: Knowledge of standard clinical and biological ontologies, specifically those tailored to cancer/oncology and/or immunology datasets. PARTNERSHIP & EXECUTION SKILLS * Communication & Alignment: Ability to align on data delivery formats with a partner clinical teams. * Start-up experience: Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment where data schemas evolve and ingest requirements must be defined from scratch.   HOW TO STAND OUT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   * Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, etc…) * Experience working directly with multimodal datasets (e.g., matching clinical records with omics or digital pathology imaging). * Understanding of CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM) combined with a modern tech-stack approach (beyond legacy SAS programming). * Experience building or optimizing ETL pipelines for large-scale biobanks or multinational clinical consortia.   THE CANDIDATE JOURNEY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To be considered, please submit your CV in English. We believe in a transparent and collaborative interview process. Here is what you can expect after submitting your application:   * Screening: A 30-minute introductory call with the Hiring Manager to discuss your background, motivations, and the position in more detail. * Interviews: Following a successful screening, you will be invited to a series of interviews: 1. Data Strategy Panel Presentation (45 min): You will present a short overview of a past data management challenge you overcame (e.g., designing a complex data dictionary or aligning messy CRO data), followed by Q&A. 2. Technical Deep Dive (30 min) - There will be 1 additional break out session to do a deep dive with 1-2 Bioptimus Engineers 3. Executive Interview (30 min): A discussion with member(s) of our Senior Leadership focusing on long-term vision, cultural fit, and mutual potential. * Offer: Following the completion of all interviews, our hiring team will make a final decision. Please note that an offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference check. * Onboarding: Welcome to the team! We will begin your onboarding to get you fully integrated at Bioptimus!   WHY THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   * Join a mission-driven team redefining biology through AI. * Work in a collaborative, high-autonomy, high-impact environment. * Contribute to pioneering research, infrastructure, or strategy at the ground floor. * Competitive compensation, equity, and flexibility (remote options). * Help shape the scientific and technical culture of a category-defining company. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   We believe that the unique contributions of all Bioptimists create our success. To ensure that our culture continues to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, or disability status. Decisions related to hiring are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Coupang

Position Internal Title - Director, Brand Management (External Title - Director, Head of Japan Consumer Direct)   Company Introduction Coupang Global, Jikgu, is an innovative cross‑border commerce service that delivers high‑quality products directly to customers in Korea and Taiwan, leveraging Coupang’s technology and ecosystem. Operating through proprietary fulfillment hubs, Jikgu enables brands to reach overseas customers quickly, reliably, and at scale.   Jikgu manages the entire value chain in house—from product selection and onboarding to international logistics and customer service—serving as a next‑generation growth engine for major businesses and emerging brands seeking overseas expansion. Backed by strong consumer trust in local products, Jikgu provides a direct and efficient route into Asian markets and is rapidly expanding its business footprint.   Through the integration of Coupang’s data, logistics, and commerce technology, Jikgu also offers brands a wide range of retail solutions, enabling optimized cross‑border distribution, localized customer experiences, and sustainable long‑term growth.   About Coupang Japan Coupang Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), a U.S.-based technology company and a member of the Fortune 150. Coupang Japan operates the Jikgu business and oversees its cross‑border commerce operations from Japan to overseas markets. As the operating entity behind Jikgu, Coupang Japan leverages Coupang’s proprietary technology and global logistics expertise to deliver a seamless cross‑border experience for both brands and consumers. It plays a central role in expanding the global reach of Japanese products while building scalable, technology‑driven retail infrastructure across Asia.   Role Overview  As Head of Japan Jikgu Retail Business, you will lead the Japan Jikgu business with full ownership of strategy, execution, and P&L. You will continue to build and scale the Japan cross‑border retail business, delivering rapid growth while creating a differentiated and trusted customer experience. This role requires operating with a strong set of leadership principles rather than a fixed job description. You will think big, move fast, and make high‑quality decisions in an ambiguous, high‑growth environment, working closely with global and local stakeholders to scale the business sustainably.   What You Will Do * Own the full P&L for the Japan Jikgu retail business and drive aggressive YoY growth in GMV, revenue, and profitability * Define and execute the Japan Jikgu strategy, including category expansion, assortment, pricing, and partner strategy whilst building out capacity through our supply chain and operations teams * Lead and scale a multi‑category retail portfolio, ensuring strong customer value through selection, availability, and price competitiveness * Build and develop high‑performing teams, setting a culture of ownership, analytical rigor, and customer obsession * Partner cross‑functionally with global and local teams (supply chain, operations, finance, product, marketing) to deliver end‑to‑end execution   Basic Qualifications * Fluent-level proficiency in Japanese * Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred * 10+ years of experience in e‑commerce, retail, marketplace, or platform businesses * Proven P&L ownership with experience scaling a complex business end‑to‑end * Strong strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution and data‑driven decision making * Experience leading and developing high‑performing, diverse teams as a people manager * Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments * Experience with international or cross‑border commerce strongly preferred   Preferred Qualifications * Business‑level profieciency in English * Experience driving rapid growth and results in a startup or scale‑up environment * Strong sense of ownership with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously * Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, evolving organizations with changing business needs * Experience working with large sales organizations and senior executive stakeholders   Recruitment Process and Others     Recruitment Process   * Application Review – Phone Interview – Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer * The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. * Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.   Working Conditions  * Employment Type: Full time employee * Probationary Period: 3 Months * Other details will be provided separately   Details to Consider  * This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. * Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. * Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws. * Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience and/or the necessity of business, etc. at the time of joining Coupang and/or after joining Coupang. The job title/duties and responsibilities after such change shall not be subject to any special restriction. The job titles and responsibilities at the time of joining Coupang will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.  * Details will be provided separately after receiving your application by email and/or during the job interview.   Equal Opportunities  Rocket Now is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices in accordance with Japanese labor laws. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and ensure that employment decisions are made without discrimination based on unreasonable grounds, including the following grounds:  * Labor Union Membership: Employment is not conditioned on membership or non-membership in any labor union. We respect the rights of individuals to freely associate, as protected under the Labor Union Act.  * Gender: We do not discriminate based on sex or gender in recruitment, hiring, etc., in compliance with the Act on Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment.  * Age: We do not set age limits or discriminate based on age in our hiring processes, except where legally justified under the Act on Comprehensively Advancing Labor Measures, and Stabilizing the Employment of Workers, and Enriching Workers' Vocational Lives.  * Disability: We provide equal opportunities to individuals with disabilities and offer reasonable accommodations as required under the Act on the Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Disabilities.  * Fair Hiring Process: We conduct a fair hiring process that respects the fundamental human rights of all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, nationality, ideology, religion, etc. during the recruitment or hiring process.  We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all individuals can thrive. Selection for employment is based solely on individual merit, qualifications, and business needs. The personal information you provide when applying will be collected and managed by Coupang in accordance with the following privacy https://www.coupang.jobs/jp/privacy-policy/   Privacy Notice   * Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/jp/privacy-policy/   Equal Opportunities for All (Drafter: Default setting from Coupang.jobs - no need to add)  * Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. Our unprecedented success could not be possible without the valuable inputs of our globally diverse team.