• Caranx Medical is seeking for a Chief Executive Officer who will work closely with the Board of Directors to provide the vision, strategy, leadership, program development expertise to ensure the transformation of Caranx Medical from an ‘early stage’ (POC/ IP) entity to a pre-market and then market ready stage company.

• It is therefore essential that the CEO comes with a strong record in combining R&D operation, portfolio management experience and leadership with business strategy to ensure the future success of Caranx Medical.

• The CEO shall achieve ambitious and breakthrough clinical outcomes as well as the complete and successful development of the technology and the establishment of a full-fledge operation. CEO’s and Board of Director’s goal will be to successfully achieve several rounds of fund raising up to the market entry through a strategic partnership or IPO. 

Medtech senior leader – Engineer degree minimum, double background ie MD/PhD desirable – with an outstanding track-record in bringing innovative product from IP / POC stage to clinical / market stage, this should include the following

Medtech with successful experience in (by order of priority): 1- Capital equipment (1-Robotics, 2-imaging…) or 2- Implantable/invasive devices (1- cardio vascular, 2- endoscopy…)

End to end NPD / New Product Development expertise with demonstrated experience in overseeing critical activities and ensuring research and development commitments and related projects are fulfilled

Both clinical and engineering expertise on which to base rapid clinical use understanding, sound risk assessments and robust design control & development – this should notably involve a strong track-record in building and managing close working relations with KOL’s and Scientific Boards at international level

IP (intellectual property) development and strengthening for complex medical devices

In-depth command of clinical and regulatory path to gain market access both in USA (PMA/ de novo 510k) and Europe (CE mark, class III) – this implies experience in monitoring interactions with the European and US regulatory authorities

Capacity (or experience desirable) to lead successive fund raising through the lifecycle development of the platforms.

Candidate should have developed innovative and/or disruptive medical device/implant in scientifically and technically challenging applications (not incremental improvements or me-too products) in one of the following therapeutic areas: structural heart, vascular, soft tissue surgery, gastroenterology or robotic assisted interventions.

People leader who ensures that relevant personnel are hired, motivated and retained while continuing to strengthen Caranx Medical’s development, clinical and regulatory capabilities in line with the needs of its product program.

Capability to bring established professional relations and the know-how to deploy and lead a comprehensive network of external technical, scientific and clinical partners to put together resources necessary to the development program.                                                                              

Capability to represent and be the voice of Caranx Medical in front of key stakeholders across the business and scientific international communities.

Full fluency English is mandatory, capabilities in French will be appreciated.

A predisposition to roll-up-the-sleeves and personally engage in the work at hand; comfortable working in the resource-constrained, fast-paced environment of early-stage companies.

Strong communication and influence skills with the ability and personal style to inspire confidence and work successfully with varied audiences including industry partners, the management team, the Board of Directors and the scientific community. Open and effective communicator, able to comfortably and effectively engage in discussions with scientists, clinicians, employees and other key stakeholders.