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Our client is a healthcare technology startup based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, that has developed breakthrough artificial intelligence capable of predicting delivery dates and helping prevent miscarriages and premature births. The business is entering a rapid growth phase, including an upcoming Series A raise with meaningful institutional investor interest already in place.

With 7 granted patents worldwide, clinical validation published in peer-reviewed research, and international regulatory approvals already secured in additional markets, our client is moving from early-stage execution into scaled commercial operations. They’re looking for a senior operational leader to take ownership of day-to-day business leadership as the organization grows—building the operating infrastructure of a fast-moving, mission-driven company at a pivotal inflection point.

If you’re driven by meaningful work, this is a rare opportunity to help lead a business whose technology can improve outcomes for mothers and babies.

Responsibilities

Operations & Scaling

• Establish operational KPIs, reporting cadences, and accountability structures across all functions
• Drive hiring plans and support recruitment across engineering, product, sales, and clinical teams
• Manage vendor, partner, and professional services relationships
• Own day-to-day operations and build scalable processes as the company grows

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Build financial and operational reporting infrastructure that meets institutional investor expectations
• Prepare board materials and investor updates; attend investor meetings alongside the Founder and CEO
• Lead Series A operational support: data room management, investor materials, and due diligence coordination

Commercial Launch & Go-to-Market

• Build operational playbooks for customer onboarding, support, and account management
• Coordinate go-to-market activities across sales, marketing, regulatory, and clinical teams
• Partner with leadership to execute the post-FDA commercial launch strategy for the U.S. market

Leadership & Culture

• Instill a culture of accountability, speed, and excellence across the organization
• Operate independently and proactively; bring solutions, not just problems
• Step into the COO role within ~12 months as the company scales
• Serve as the Founder’s trusted strategic partner, driving cross-functional alignment and execution

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment without constant oversight
• Experience supporting a Series A or later fundraising round, including data room preparation, investor relations, and due diligence
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, healthcare administration, or a related field
• Strong general business leadership across multiple functions — finance, HR, legal coordination, vendor management, go-to-market
• 5+ years in operations leadership at a growth-stage startup or scaling company, with a track record of building processes and teams
• Strong communicator and cross-functional leader who can drive accountability across teams
• Self-starting, high-ownership mindset — someone who tells the CEO what needs to happen, not the other way around

Preferred Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort wearing many hats in a lean organization
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments or quality management systems
• Experience working directly alongside a founder/CEO as a strategic partner
• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience at a company that has successfully navigated Series A or later funding rounds
• Background in healthcare, medical device, health tech, SaaS, or other regulated industries

Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $300,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary, up to 20% of base salary
• Equity: Stock options to be negotiated
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Time Off: Competitive PTO package

Why This Role

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity at a company with FDA-cleared AI medical device technology, a significant IP portfolio, and a massive market opportunity in obstetric and maternal health. You'll be working on technology that directly improves outcomes for mothers and babies — mission-driven work with real clinical impact.

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