Looking for a chance to lead from the front in a fast-growing startup?
We’re working with a well-funded surgical robotics company that’s building a platform for treating a huge market need. They’re on the hunt for a Vice President of Research and Development to take their cutting-edge platform through the next stage of development.
The Role
This is all about inspirational leadership. You’ll be driving a multidisciplinary team across software, hardware, and systems, scaling it from 10 to 30+ engineers. The focus here isn’t on micromanagement it’s about motivating and inspiring the team while building structures that promote collaboration and productivity.
The CTO is already handling the technical details, so you’ll be the one bringing vision, team alignment, and leadership. You’ll set the tone, lead by example, and help establish agile processes that can take this company to the next level.
What We’re Looking For
- A true people leader – someone who can inspire, motivate, and guide without being overly directive.
- Experience leading teams of 10+ engineers, ideally in environments scaling up to 30+.
- Someone who’s hands-off when needed but knows when to step in and steer the ship.
- Dual French and English speaker with the legal right to work in France.
- Industry background? Medical devices would be great, but mission-critical sectors like aerospace also work.
- A startup mindset every day is different, and you thrive in that kind of environment.
- The ability to understand complex engineering challenges and communicate them effectively to the team.
Why This Role?
- The market opportunity here is massive. No competitors have CE mark or FDA clearance yet, making this a race to market.
- This startup is well-funded and stable, which is rare in today’s tricky fundraising climate.
- You’ll be working with a high-calibre team of engineers who are already doing fantastic work.
This is a chance to join a startup environment where you can genuinely make a difference. It’s fast-paced, exciting, and offers the potential to shape the future of surgical robotics.
Interested?