Who are we ?

Volta Medical is an innovative, data-inspired US and European-based startup aimed at creating and bringing to the market cutting-edge AI software products to revolutionize interventional cardiac electrophysiology.

Volta has created a data collection and enrichment ecosystem for curated EP lab data which is fed into a physician validated, machine learning methodology to support complex AF solutions. Our newest technology, Volta AF-Xplorer, is a data-driven AI decision support system that easily integrates into the standard physician workflow, providing a patient-tailored approach to complex AF and AT procedures.

Our dynamic, innovative team is made up of 140 collaborators in the EU and USA from a wide variety of backgrounds including engineers, business professionals and physicians, working together to develop AI solutions that help electrophysiologists help patients.

Our values

• Be a pioneer: Be brave. Don't be scared of researching, exploring, trying and sometimes failing.
• Improve patients' lives: Create products to provide electrophysiologists with the best user-experience possible, to help them improve the lives of patients.
• Strive for excellence: Push yourselves to deliver the highest quality in everything you do. Learn from your mistakes and aim for the best.
• Collaborate as a team: Welcome to a multidisciplinary and a diversified team ! Try to understand people from different cultures and environments. Confront your ideas and have fun !

Missions

• You will be part of the Executive Committee and will work closely with the CEO, the senior management team and the board of directors. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will play a pivotal role in driving our AI and data strategy while providing visionary leadership to our technical teams. You will lead the development and implementation of innovative AI-driven solutions, oversee product design and engineering, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, regulatory-compliant medical devices. You will directly supervise the engineering, product, data science and innovation teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all technical functions.


Your main responsibilities will be :

Strategy and Innovation:

• Develop and drive the company's overall technology strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends relevant to the medical device industry and explore opportunities for innovation.
• Foster a culture of continuous innovation and encourage the exploration of new ideas and approaches.
• Serve as the key advocate for technological excellence both within the organization and in external engagements.
• Define and execute the company's AI and data strategy, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to enhance the performance and capabilities of our medical devices.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI-driven features into existing products and explore new applications of AI technology in healthcare.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of AI and data solutions across the product lifecycle.


Research and Development:

• Lead the research and development (R&D) team in designing and developing AIdriven medical device solutions, from concept to commercialization.
• Drive innovation by exploring new algorithms, models, and data sources to improve product performance and functionality.
• Champion a data-driven approach to product development, incorporating user feedback and real-world data to continuously iterate and improve our products.
• Oversee the development and execution of R&D projects, ensuring alignment with product roadmap and regulatory requirements.
• Champion a rigorous approach to product development, including design controls, risk management, and validation processes.


Product Design and Engineering:

• Provide technical leadership in product design, engineering, and architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance, Operations to translate customer needs into innovative product designs.
• Ensure that product designs meet performance, reliability, and usability requirements while adhering to regulatory standards.


Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to medical device development and ensure compliance throughout the product life cycle.
• Work closely with the regulatory affairs team to prepare and submit regulatory filings, including 510(k) submissions, CE marking, and other regulatory approvals.


Team Leadership and Development:

• Directly supervise the engineering, product, data science and innovation teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to team leads and members.
• Foster collaboration and alignment across all technical functions, ensuring clear communication and coordination of efforts.
• Set clear goals and expectations for each team and hold them accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and accountability.

Profile

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.Sc., or equivalent) in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field.
• Proven track record of leadership in AI and data-driven technology development, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in leading end-to-end development and market launch of multiple AI-based products.
• Completely fluent in English and French.
• At least 10 years experience in research and development, product design, and engineering, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams of at least 50 collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and patient safety.


Volta Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to make a positive impact on healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!
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Recruitment process

• HR phone interview - (30')
• Interview with our CEO - (60')
• Culture Fit Interview with our Global VP People and Volta ambassador (60')
• Interview with board members - (60')

What we can offer you at Volta Medical

• Passionate colleagues that have the same goal in mind: improve patients' lives
• A corporate culture based on innovation, empowerment and collaboration.
• An international environment that allows you to practice your best american accent.
• Prospects of ambitious evolutions with various internal mobilities.
• Regular team building events
• And more traditional advantages: a lunch voucher card (Swile), a good health insurance (Malakoff Humanis), a vacation bonus, RTTs in addition to paid vacation, as well as exceptional days of absence on top of those provided in the collective agreement (compensation hold in case of illness starting from 6 months of seniority, additional days for a sick child, moving leave, etc.)
• Join a company on a human scale, whose operations leave room for initiative and innovation in the service of patients.

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