Scientific Co-Founder

OhMyV GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A pioneering health-tech startup in Berlin is seeking a scientific co-founder to lead the scientific strategy and product development. This role involves serving as the primary liaison with research institutions, translating cutting-edge research into impactful products, and navigating regulatory pathways. Candidates with a PhD/MSc in a relevant field and experience in medical device development are encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to make real change in the sexual health industry.

Leistungen

Substantial co-founder equity position

Leading scientific strategy

Collaboration with research institutions

Opportunity for global impact

Qualifikationen

• PhD or MSc in a relevant field is required.
• Experience translating academic findings into products is necessary.
• Experience in medical device development is ideal.

Aufgaben

• Serve as primary scientific liaison with partners.
• Develop viable product strategies from research insights.
• Oversee product development from concept to market readiness.
• Establish testing protocols and validation methods.
• Navigate regulatory pathways for new products.

Kenntnisse

Translating academic research into commercial applications

Medical device development

Entrepreneurial adaptability

English proficiency

Evidence-based and sex-positive understanding

Ausbildung

PhD or MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science

Jobbeschreibung

At OhMyV, we're creating an entirely new sexual health prevention category beyond condoms. We just secured significant R&D funding and have established partnerships with research institutions. Now I need a scientific co-founder who can bridge rigorous science with real-world impact.

What this role actually involves:
This is early-stage startup territory, which means we're tackling scientific challenges that don't have textbook solutions in an industry that's been playing it safe for decades.

I'm looking for someone who approaches complex problems methodically but isn't afraid to think outside conventional frameworks. Someone that is flexible and adaptable to the constant flux of an early stage startup, someone who thrives in unpredictability.

You'd be our scientific leader, translating cutting-edge research into products that genuinely improve people's lives (and yes, their pleasure too).

Tasks

Your responsibilities:

• Serving as primary scientific liaison with our research institute and other partners
• Converting research insights into viable product development strategies
• Leading R&D decisions and technical roadmap development
• Overseeing product development from proof of concept through market readiness
• Establishing rigorous testing protocols and validation methodologies
• Navigating regulatory pathways for innovative sexual health products

Requirements

What you bring:

• PhD or MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related field
• Experience translating academic research into commercial applications
• Medical device development experience (ideal)
• Entrepreneurial adaptability and resiliency
• Understanding that sexual health science should be both evidence-based and sex-positive
• English proficiency required (German is a bonus)

Benefits

What we offer:

• Substantial co-founder equity position
• Leading scientific strategy and execution
• Collaboration with established research institutions
• Opportunity to pioneer a new product category with global impact potential
• The chance to do serious science with serious impact that will change people's lives

Location: Berlin/Erfurt (other EU/UK candidates welcome)

We're building products that solve real problems while embracing the fact that sexual health should be pleasurable, not just protective.

If you're ready to apply your scientific excellence to an area that deserves better solutions, and you're comfortable with the intensity of startup life - let's connect!

Tell me your story:

What drives your interest in sexual health innovation? Have you experienced the frustration of inadequate solutions personally or professionally? What would solving this problem mean to you beyond the career opportunity? I want to understand not just what you can do, but why this mission matters to you.