Chief Technical Officer

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Permanent contract
Paris
Salary: Not specified
Starting date: March 14, 2025
A few days at home
Education: PhD or more
Skills & expertise
Generated content
Stakeholder engagement
Technical aptitude
Leadership
Communication skills
Operational efficiency
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TheraPanacea
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Job Summary

We are seeking an innovative and results-driven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technological strategy and operations specializing in software solutions for treatment implementation and prognosis. As a key member of the executive team, the CTO will spearhead the development of cutting-edge machine learning solutions and a software platform that enhance patient outcomes by enabling personalized treatment plans, precise prognostic assessments and  effective implementation at scale of precision medicine.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in machine learning, software development, software engineering and cloud technologies, extensive leadership experience, and the ability to drive innovation in regulated healthcare environments. This role is crucial in positioning the company as a leader in MedTech by delivering scalable, secure, and patient-focused technology solutions that benefit to the patients, physicians . hospitals and healthcare organizations.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute a technology vision and roadmap focused on a platform for treatment implementation and prognosis.

  • Align technology initiatives with business goals, ensuring innovation drives patient-centric solutions and market competitiveness.

  • Stay ahead of industry trends, guiding the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI/ML and advanced analytics to enhance software capabilities.

Product and Technology Oversight

  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, cloud-native software solutions that enable precision treatment workflows and robust prognostic tools.

  • Ensure the security, compliance, and reliability of all software platforms, meeting regulatory requirements such as FDA, HIPAA, and GDPR.

  • Drive software architecture decisions to ensure modularity, scalability, and ease of integration with existing clinical workflows and third-party systems.

Team Leadership

  • Build and lead a high-performing team of software engineers, cloud architects, and data scientists.

  • Foster a collaborative and innovative culture that emphasizes continuous learning, accountability, and diversity.

  • Mentor teams to adopt agile development practices and cloud-first strategies that accelerate delivery and improve quality.

Operational Excellence

  • Implement best practices in DevOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and software lifecycle management to streamline operations.

  • Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate the performance, scalability, and usability of software platforms.

  • Drive cost-effective cloud utilization and infrastructure optimization to maximize efficiency.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with clinical, product management, and regulatory teams to translate complex medical and operational requirements into intuitive, actionable software solutions.

  • Engage with key external stakeholders, including healthcare providers and industry partners, to ensure the relevance and impact of the company’s technology offerings.

  • Act as the primary technical liaison for investors, partners, and customers, articulating the company’s technology vision and progress.



Preferred experience

Qualifications

Education

  • MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).

Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, with a focus on software development and cloud-based platforms in healthcare or related industries.

  • Proven track record of delivering complex, regulated software solutions that drive clinical outcomes.

  • Extensive experience scaling technology organizations and managing cross-functional teams.

Technical Expertise

  • Strong proficiency in machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud-native technologies, software engineering including with expertise in microservices and serverless architectures.

  • In-depth knowledge of software development frameworks, DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as FHIR, HL7, and DICOM.

Soft Skills

  • Visionary thinker with the ability to translate technical innovation into business value.

  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring technical teams and engaging non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strategic problem-solver who can balance long-term goals with short-term priorities.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in developing AI/ML-driven solutions for treatment diagnosis or treatment implementation or prognostic modeling.

  • Knowledge of MDR/FDA regulatory processes and medical device software development standards.

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and healthcare data privacy regulations.


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