Jobs · Management · California

Head of Commercial Growth

BitsBody · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridManagementFull-time

About the role

BitsBody develops next-generation computational modeling & simulation technologies to optimize engineering design & analysis workflows for spatial AI applications. We’re seeking an entrepreneurial, high‑ownership individual contributor to drive the commercialization, early market traction, and growth of our Generative AI platform, HumBoAI, an integral component of our medical technology solutions for anatomical modeling & simulation (M&S). This role is ideal for a hands-on direct execution operator with a proven ability to navigate the complex intersection of deep tech, medtech and enterprise software sales, bringing advanced medical technologies to market and meaningfully influencing product, strategy, and market direction.

Responsibilities

  • Design & execute a comprehensive go‑to‑market strategy across healthtech, medtech, and enterprise AI.
  • Serve as the primary individual contributor driving early customer pipelines, user acquisition, enterprise pilots, and revenue pathways.
  • Identify, cultivate, and secure high-value partnerships with manufacturers of medical devices, surgical robotics, and image-guided interventions, as well as with research institutions.
  • Own the end-to-end sales strategy, pricing structures, corporate positioning, and customer segmentation.
  • Drive marketing, brand storytelling, and high-stakes external communications.
  • Represent the company in investor meetings, pitch sessions, industry conferences, and strategic partnerships.
  • Collaborate closely with the technical team to align product development with real-world market demands and commercial opportunities.
  • Build early business operations frameworks and establish the architectural blueprint to recruit and lead the core commercial team once institutional funding scales.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.E./B.Tech) in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative or scientific field with at least 10 years of progressive experience; OR a master’s degree (M.B.A.) with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Domain Expertise: Deep expertise in sales, marketing, and business development for technology‑first healthtech/medtech products.
  • Technical Translation: Demonstrated ability to translate interdisciplinary technical concepts into value-driven commercial strategies, taking complex technical products to market.
  • Deal Closing: Proven track record of securing strategic partnerships and navigating enterprise B2B sales cycles within the healthcare ecosystem.
  • Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional communication, storytelling, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills, with a track record of closing deals and driving revenue.
  • Execution Bias: Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguity and build structure from absolute zero.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience within the early-stage startup lifecycle (founder or early employee as a commercial leader in Pre-seed through Series A).
  • Experience commercializing AI in medical imaging, simulation, or clinical decision-support technologies.
  • Experience scaling startups from early-stage to market leadership.
  • Existing network within healthcare systems and medtech conglomerates.
  • Prior involvement in fundraising or navigating investor relations.
  • Familiarity with regulatory pathways (FDA, HIPAA, etc.).

Compensation

Equity allocations or stock options are subject to a standard 4-year vesting schedule with a 1-year cliff, matching institutional venture practices.

  • Option #1 (Pre-funding): Equity-only role with a meaningful co-founder-level equity stake. Upon securing outside funding, there is a clear path to a balanced salary & benefits package.
  • Option #2 (Post-funding): Competitive salary & benefits package; stock options commensurate with a senior-level hire. Candidates selecting Option #2 will be considered only if no qualified candidate is found for Option #1.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

  • Mission‑driven, high-velocity, and high‑ownership environment.
  • Direct influence on product, architecture, and long-term direction.
  • Opportunity to build a category‑defining technology from the ground up.
  • Culture of transparency, intellectual rigor, and responsible innovation.
  • Collaborative environment bridging medical, engineering, science, and commercialization.
  • Post-funding benefits will include health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid family leave.

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