Back to jobs
CEO
- Posted 24 January 2025
- LocationLa Jolla
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Commercial
- Reference209784
- Contact NameMelody Lam
Job description
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our organization through its next phase of growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the medical device industry, with demonstrated expertise in securing capital funding and driving strategic initiatives. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of scaling operations, fostering innovation, and achieving long-term business goals while navigating the regulatory landscape of the healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our organization through its next phase of growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the medical device industry, with demonstrated expertise in securing capital funding and driving strategic initiatives. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of scaling operations, fostering innovation, and achieving long-term business goals while navigating the regulatory landscape of the healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities:
-
- Develop and implement a comprehensive business strategy to drive growth, profitability, and market expansion.
- Provide visionary leadership to inspire and align teams toward achieving the company’s mission and objectives.
- Lead efforts to secure capital funding from venture capital, private equity, and other investors to support the company’s growth initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, stakeholders, and financial institutions.
- Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and fiscal management to ensure sustainability and scalability.
- Drive product innovation in alignment with market needs and emerging technologies in the medical device industry.
- Collaborate with R&D, regulatory, and clinical teams to bring new products to market efficiently and compliantly.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Build and manage a high-performing executive leadership team.
- Develop strategies to penetrate new markets and expand the company’s global footprint.
- Oversee sales, marketing, and business development efforts to maximize market share and revenue.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements in global markets, including FDA, ISO, and other relevant standards.
- Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics.
- Minimum 10 years of executive leadership experience in the medical device or healthcare industry. Proven success in fundraising capital and scaling businesses.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to secure significant funding from investors and financial institutions.
- Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- Deep understanding of the medical device development lifecycle, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
- Established connections with investors, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Experience navigating FDA relationships and discussions.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with boards, investors, and key stakeholders.
