Chief Technology Officer

SciPro; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 150’000 - 200’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An emerging AI healthcare firm located in Zürich is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technical strategy as they prepare for a Series A raise. The ideal candidate will drive the technical roadmap, lead a talented team of developers, and ensure compliance with medical standards. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate leader to advance AI-powered solutions in healthcare. The role offers a chance to shape the company's strategic vision and drive significant growth.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience leading technical teams in medical device software.
• Strong background in machine learning and system architecture.
• Experience guiding products from MVP to commercial release.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute the technical roadmap aligning with business objectives.
• Lead and scale a team of developers while fostering a culture of innovation.
• Oversee architecture and delivery of the AI software platform.

Kenntnisse

Leading software and engineering teams

Machine learning

Complex system architecture

Excellent communication

Mentoring engineering teams

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is an emerging leader in AI-powered Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).

As the company prepares for a Series A raise next year, they are seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join the leadership team.

As CTO, you will own the end-to-end technical strategy and execution. You’ll lead and scale a talented team of developers, evolve a robust, compliant technical foundation, and play a key role in setting the company’s long-term strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, own, and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with product, clinical, and commercial objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of developers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
• Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and delivery of the AI SaMD platform, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Partner closely with the CEO, product leadership, and clinical advisors to guide long-term vision and strategy.
• Drive the evolution from FDA-cleared MVP to a fully scalable, secure, and automated platform.
• Establish best-in-class engineering practices across ML, data pipelines, DevOps, and QA.
• Support fundraising efforts leading into Series A through technical diligence, roadmap articulation, and team planning.
• Ensure robust documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with medical device software standards.

About You

• Proven experience leading software and engineering technical teams, within medical device software.
• Strong background in machine learning, computer vision, imaging, or complex system architecture.
• Experience guiding products through the full lifecycle - from MVP to scalable commercial release.
• Demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and inspire high-performing engineering teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for solving high-stakes, real-world problems in healthcare.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where you balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across clinical, product, and commercial domains.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in finding out more, click apply!