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Head of Product and Strategy | ROB'E
Work Model
📍 Hamburg
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
<h1 data-section-id="c0f7li" data-start="204" data-end="250"><strong data-start="206" data-end="248">Head of Product & Strategy</strong></h1>
<p data-start="251" data-end="429"><strong>Location</strong>: Hamburg, Germany (with regular travel in Europe and to the US) <br><strong>Reports to</strong>: Founders (Dr. Jury Schewel & Dr. Dimitry Schewel) <br><strong>Compensation</strong>: Competitive salary + meaningful equity participation </p>
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<h2 data-section-id="946xbe" data-start="436" data-end="470"><strong data-start="439" data-end="468">About the Venture – ROB’E</strong></h2>
<p data-start="471" data-end="693">ROB’E is an early-stage MedTech venture developing an AI-powered robotic platform for echocardiography. The technology aims to transform cardiac imaging and enable more precise, image-guided structural heart interventions.</p>
<p data-start="695" data-end="914">The company was founded by Dr. Jury Schewel and Dr. Dimitry Schewel, both cardiologists and clinical leaders at Marienkrankenhaus Hamburg. ROB’E is part of the venture portfolio of <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">NLC Health Ventures</span></span>.</p>
<p data-start="916" data-end="977">The company has already achieved key milestones, including:</p>
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<li data-section-id="6sxr75" data-start="978" data-end="1026">First-in-human use of its robotic TEE system</li>
<li data-section-id="197v1wy" data-start="1027" data-end="1082">Strategic partnership with a leading imaging player</li>
<li data-section-id="hoe7fv" data-start="1083" data-end="1143">Strong clinical collaborations and scientific validation</li>
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<p data-start="1145" data-end="1245">ROB’E is now entering a critical phase of product development, clinical validation, and fundraising.</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="1omw3ut" data-start="1252" data-end="1276"><strong data-start="1255" data-end="1274">The Opportunity</strong></h2>
<div>We are looking for an entrepreneurial and highly driven leader to join ROB’E as <strong>Head of Product & Strategy. </strong>This role is ideal for someone who wants to take a breakthrough medical technology from early clinical proof-of-concept to a globally scalable company. You will work closely with the founders and take increasing responsibility for strategy, product development, fundraising, and business building.</div>
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<h2 data-section-id="w0596o" data-start="1714" data-end="1730"><strong data-start="1717" data-end="1730">Your Role</strong></h2>
<h3 data-section-id="1rct0va" data-start="1732" data-end="1773"><strong data-start="1736" data-end="1773">Drive Strategy & Company Building</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="xy26um" data-start="1774" data-end="1855">Shape the overall company strategy, business model, and go-to-market approach</li>
<li data-section-id="5o6zzy" data-start="1856" data-end="1910">Conduct market, customer, and competitive analyses</li>
<li data-section-id="aebxo1" data-start="1911" data-end="1973">Develop commercialization strategies for Europe and the US</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="1ac1e7m" data-start="1975" data-end="2007"><strong data-start="1979" data-end="2007">Lead Product Development</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="18gmqsa" data-start="2008" data-end="2068">Translate clinical needs into clear product requirements</li>
<li data-section-id="d01b6v" data-start="2069" data-end="2138">Drive development toward <strong data-start="2096" data-end="2113">design freeze</strong> and product-market fit</li>
<li data-section-id="1oui0rg" data-start="2139" data-end="2201">Ensure execution against milestones, timelines, and budget</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="1uv3xfg" data-start="2203" data-end="2249"><strong data-start="2207" data-end="2249">Advance Clinical & Regulatory Pathways</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="1qfpbpk" data-start="2250" data-end="2306">Coordinate clinical validation and usability studies</li>
<li data-section-id="ba236r" data-start="2307" data-end="2373">Support regulatory strategy toward CE marking and FDA approval</li>
<li data-section-id="12lnnqz" data-start="2374" data-end="2442">Build and maintain relationships with clinical partners and KOLs</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="wsz54f" data-start="2444" data-end="2478"><strong data-start="2448" data-end="2478">Fundraising & Partnerships</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="ztni8m" data-start="2479" data-end="2543">Prepare investor materials and support fundraising processes</li>
<li data-section-id="66y462" data-start="2544" data-end="2610">Engage with investors, strategic partners, and grant providers</li>
<li data-section-id="14pdm3t" data-start="2611" data-end="2660">Strengthen partnerships with industry leaders</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="1uzwfvw" data-start="2662" data-end="2700"><strong data-start="2666" data-end="2700">Build & Scale the Organization</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="16j3y6s" data-start="2701" data-end="2739">Support hiring of key team members</li>
<li data-section-id="l0u808" data-start="2740" data-end="2795">Establish KPIs, processes, and reporting structures</li>
<li data-section-id="12t0etb" data-start="2796" data-end="2858">Contribute to a high-performance, execution-driven culture</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="e50tfj" data-start="2865" data-end="2884"><strong data-start="2868" data-end="2884">Your Profile</strong></h2>
<p data-start="2886" data-end="2976">You combine strategic thinking with strong execution and are motivated to build a company.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="6l4sas" data-start="2978" data-end="3017"><strong data-start="2982" data-end="3017">We are looking for someone who:</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="v2ttr4" data-start="3018" data-end="3062">Is entrepreneurial, hands-on, and driven</li>
<li data-section-id="2xh95s" data-start="3063" data-end="3112">Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments</li>
<li data-section-id="addr2x" data-start="3113" data-end="3169">Can bridge clinical, technical, and business domains</li>
<li data-section-id="1qihxif" data-start="3170" data-end="3240">Communicates effectively with investors, clinicians, and engineers</li>
<li data-section-id="om770v" data-start="3241" data-end="3287">Is passionate about improving patient care</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-section-id="h3s27h" data-start="3289" data-end="3317"><strong data-start="3293" data-end="3317">Preferred Background</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="1ezenti" data-start="3318" data-end="3391">5–15+ years of experience in MedTech, HealthTech, or medical robotics</li>
<li data-section-id="1vfj2xc" data-start="3392" data-end="3451">Experience in product development and commercialization</li>
<li data-section-id="r479j" data-start="3452" data-end="3513">Familiarity with medical device development (Class I–III)</li>
<li data-section-id="1n3bepv" data-start="3514" data-end="3580">Exposure to clinical studies and regulatory processes (CE/FDA)</li>
<li data-section-id="5a65y6" data-start="3581" data-end="3637">Experience with fundraising or investor interactions</li>
<li data-section-id="rcpeeg" data-start="3638" data-end="3707">Background in imaging, robotics, or cardiovascular care is a plus</li>
<li data-section-id="gaespb" data-start="3708" data-end="3748">Fluent in English (German is a plus)</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="1pw1999" data-start="3755" data-end="3777"><strong data-start="3758" data-end="3777">Why Join ROB’E?</strong></h2>
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<li data-section-id="tdwgj1" data-start="3778" data-end="3847">Build a <strong data-start="3788" data-end="3825">category-defining MedTech company</strong> from an early stage</li>
<li data-section-id="1wf7lvs" data-start="3848" data-end="3901">Work directly with experienced physician-founders</li>
<li data-section-id="1tgz6th" data-start="3902" data-end="3967">Take ownership across strategy, product, and company building</li>
<li data-section-id="wnya8e" data-start="3968" data-end="4029">Gain exposure to leading investors and strategic partners</li>
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<div>We would love to hear from exceptional individuals who are excited about building a company at the intersection of AI, robotics, and cardiovascular medicine.</div>
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