Chief Executive Officer

2 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Synova Partners Full time

Chief Executive Officer - Ortho

Remote based
- targeting NE based locations

Comp:
Highly competitive base salary, bonus and equity

The CEO will provide
strategic and operational leadership
across
clinical, regulatory,
and
commercial
functions, driving the company through key inflection points toward commercialisation and value creation.

Role Summary

  • Lead clinical, regulatory, and commercial strategy execution.
  • Oversee clinical trials, FDA regulatory strategy, and early commercialization.
  • Ensure alignment of all initiatives with long-term value creation and potential exit pathways.
  • Partner closely with the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Board, and leadership team to integrate clinical, technical, and operational goals into a unified, value-driven roadmap.
  • The current CEO (also serving as CSO) will transition fully into the CSO role to maintain scientific continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and communicate a clear vision and strategic roadmap for the company.
  • Collaborate with the CSO to translate scientific and clinical progress into compelling narratives for investors, partners, and grant agencies.
  • Align R&D and clinical strategies with financial planning to ensure effective resource allocation.
  • Co-lead scientific and clinical presentations to funders, partners, and regulatory bodies.

Regulatory & Commercial Readiness

  • Lead FDA regulatory strategy development (IDE, 510(k), PMA, De Novo).
  • Define early commercial strategy, including reimbursement, pricing, and market access frameworks.
  • Shape the go-to-market strategy: market segmentation, positioning, KOL engagement, and pricing.
  • Identify and pursue strategic partnerships (commercial, manufacturing, distribution) that enhance market access or technical capabilities.
  • Evaluate co-development, early commercialization, and exit opportunities (e.g., M&A).

Fundraising & Investor Relations

  • Lead fundraising across strategic investors, family offices, grants, institutional capital, and non-dilutive sources.
  • Develop investor materials (pitch decks, data packages, clinical/regulatory updates).
  • Manage due diligence and maintain strong investor relationships.
  • Articulate a clear, credible, and differentiated value proposition grounded in data and unmet need.
  • Maintain transparent communication with investors and the Board.
  • Drive valuation growth through milestone achievement.

Team Leadership & Operational Efficiency

  • Establish the leadership structure and operational cadence to support clinical, regulatory, and capital objectives.
  • Implement systems for financial oversight, performance tracking, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and disciplined capital use.
  • Oversee product development, manufacturing partnerships, and quality systems.
  • Ensure risk management, financial discipline, and scalability.

Qualifications Required

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in the medical device industry (startup or growth-stage preferred).
  • Direct experience with FDA regulatory processes (510(k), PMA, De Novo) for Class II or III devices.
  • Proven success in commercial strategy and marketing for medical devices (ideally orthopaedic, trauma, sports medicine or similar related fields)
  • Demonstrated ability to raise capital and collaborate with investors and boards.

Preferred

  • Prior experience as CEO, President, or GM in a medical device company.
  • Advanced degree in business, science, or engineering (MBA, MD, PhD).

Location & Compensation

  • Flexible location within the U.S. Northeast.
  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

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