CEO | Porous (Ultrasound & Osteoporosis Solutions)

The role

The CEO will lead the transition from development to commercialization for a company developing non-invasive osteoporosis detection technology. This leader will set shared direction, manage the leadership team, and focus on global marketing and sales.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the company strategy for commercialization in alignment with shareholders
• Ensure all functions align with strategy and track progress
• Prepare medium-term plans and budgets for shareholders
• Complete the leadership team and align the organization for market scaling
• Represent the company to investors, partners, and the public
• Perform ongoing budget and liquidity planning with the CFO
• Manage IP processes including invention disclosures and patent counsel coordination
• Develop concepts, negotiate budgets, and develop contracts for collaborations and contract research
• Manage public funding grant applications and obligations
• Handle fundraising and HR management

Required qualifications

• Several years of senior leadership experience with full P&L/general management responsibility in life sciences or MedTech
• Experience leading a company from the development phase into commercialization or shaping a comparable transformation
• Experience in negotiation and deal-making with distribution partners, licensees, or investors
• Solid understanding of the MedTech value chain including product development, clinical evidence, regulatory approval, IP protection, market access, reimbursement, sales, and corporate finance
• Academic background in life sciences, engineering, business, or a related field
• Ability to align different functions around a shared goal and resolve conflicting objectives
• Technical depth to challenge and lead function heads substantively
• Persuasive communication with the board, investors, partners, and employees
• Clear prioritization and decisiveness under uncertainty
• Strong leadership in working with an experienced senior management team and in conflict situations
• Ability to rally and motivate a team behind a shared goal

Nice to have

• Familiarity with public research and growth funding (e.g., EIC, Horizon, Eurostars)

About the company

POROUS is developing a non-invasive, radiation-free method for the early detection of osteoporosis based on quantitative 3D ultrasound. The company is currently in its development and regulatory approval phase and is at the transition point toward commercial scaling.