Head of Global Strategy

Axe Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Axe Recruiting is assisting a cutting-edge AI pathology firm in San Francisco to hire a Head of Global Strategy. You will design and execute international expansion, build partnerships with healthcare and biotech players, and establish the company as a leader in AI for clinical and research applications.

Lead a global strategy function, drive growth across multiple regions, and align market insights with product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in strategic leadership within AI-driven healthcare or adjacent industries.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare workflows and regulatory environments.
• Proven record of scaling operations across multiple regions.
• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global growth strategies across U.S., European, and Asian markets.
• Partner with the CEO and board on investment, M&A, licensing, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee competitive intelligence and align market insights with product roadmaps.
• Build and lead a global strategy function, embedding accountability and execution.

Skills

Global strategy

Partnership building

Market expansion

Leadership

Healthcare AI

Education

MBA/PhD/MD preferred

Job description

About the Opportunity

Axe Recruiting has been retained by a cutting-edge innovator in AI-driven digital pathology and medical imaging to appoint a Head of Global Strategy. This executive will design and execute international expansion, build partnerships across healthcare and biotech, and establish the organization as a market leader in AI for clinical and research applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute global growth strategies across U.S., European, and Asian markets.


• Partner with the CEO and board on investment, M&A, licensing, and strategic partnerships.


• Oversee competitive intelligence and align market insights with product roadmaps.


• Build and lead a global strategy function, embedding accountability and execution.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Deliver a 3-year global strategy roadmap within 6 months.


• Secure 2+ major partnerships with hospitals, CROs, or pharma within the first year.


• Establish presence in two new international markets within 18 months.


• Influence overall company revenue growth by 20%+ YOY through market expansion.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in strategic leadership within AI-driven healthcare or adjacent industries:
  
  
  
  • Digital pathology or medical imaging
  
  
  • Healthcare SaaS / Health IT
  
  
  • Biotech or pharma commercialization
  
  
  
  


• Proven record of scaling operations across multiple regions.


• Deep knowledge of healthcare workflows and regulatory environments.


• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD) strongly preferred.