.Job Information : Industry - Medical DevicesThis is a remote position.Co-Founder of Turnkey Start-UpAttractive Equity StakeVenture Builder with Extensive Support NetworksTo be eligible you must have commercial experience in Orthopaedic/Neurosurgical Medical ImplantsOur client is a fast-growing European HealthTech Venture Builder that has developed a uniquely successful model to bring innovations to market. It starts with a rigorous project selection process to assess clinical impact and commercial viability. Once identified, the project is paired with a CEO at the point of incorporation.As CEO/Co-Founder you will drive the project to hit milestones with a strategic exit in mind. Spinal disc degeneration is a huge and growing problem. Currently, the affected disc is left until it needs replacing. The disc is then completely replaced, which leads to the degeneration of adjacent discs, or fused to an adjacent disc (spinal fusion), which restricts patient mobility. This venture proposes to develop a biomimetic cervical disc replacement, comprising two symbiotic elements, utilising new biomaterials - a hydrocore and a textile-based Cervical Annulus Fibrosus. They seek a CEO to co-found this revolutionary TRL 2 project.Your key responsibilities will be:Fundraising: to drive manufacturing, clinical trials & commercialisationClinical Trials: in humanRegulatory Development: for a Class III medical deviceNetwork: Bring a network of KOL's and early-adopters in appropriate marketsCommercialisation: Drive the go-to-market strategy for the projectRequirements : You must have experience/competence in the following areas:Entrepreneurship: seizes opportunities to drive value, competitive advantage, & profitDecisiveness: strong sense of urgency in action and decision makingAction-oriented: sets challenging goals with a clear path to achieving themNetwork: bring relevant contacts, build new networks and leverage others' expertiseSubject Expertise: market knowledge of surgical implantsYour work experience ideally includes success in:Manufacturing: selection & commissioning of facilities for medical devicesStrategic Leadership: R&D or product innovation, ideally in a startup settingPeople Leadership: company, business or multidisciplinary teamsFinance: P&L accountability with growth focusNew Product Launch: knowledge of up & downstream marketingRegulatory: understanding of requirements in Europe & US (Class III)Research & Clinical Trials: medical devicesOther requirements:English languageWilling to travel regularly to Amsterdam & UKAvailable at least 2-3 days a week initiallyCapacity to increase as business growsBenefits : Founding a life sciences start-up is the dream of many, but the chance of success via traditional routes is disappointingly low
