Chief Operating Officer, Vara
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AI-enhanced breast cancer screening
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AI-enhanced breast cancer screening
21-100 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To ensure that every deadly breast cancer is detected early.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience as a COO or in a similar senior leadership role, preferably within a fast-growing tech company or a company with extensive international operations
- Significant professional experience in emerging markets, preferably as part of a Western company
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities, with a track record of driving operational excellence and achieving business objectives
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams across different international locations
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing market conditions
- Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus
- Experience in a VC funded company is desirable
What the job involves
- As the COO, you will oversee the operations of Vara across all markets, aiming to provide high-quality and affordable breast cancer screening to women worldwide. You will work closely with the headquarters in Germany as well as with Vara’s local teams in India, Egypt, and Mexico
- Build and develop high performing local teams in Vara’s target markets:
- Hire country management in each market and assist in hiring their teams. This includes defining organizational structures in collaboration with the country leaders
- Develop, coach, and mentor the country management and key personnel in Vara’s markets
- Develop a team culture aligned with Vara’s global culture
- Empower and manage the local teams to deliver Vara’s offering in the respective markets:
- Manage local teams on a weekly basis through the country management
- Develop and implement KPIs, metrics, processes, and procedures to measure operational performance
- Launch in new countries and continuously develop the launch playbook:
- Lead and execute the launch in new markets until the country management is hired and onboarded
- Continuously develop best practices and processes to optimize launches in new markets
- Manage legal and operational risk:
- Ensure compliance with relevant international laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with international operations
- Develop strategies that allow Vara to reach as many women as possible:
- Collaborate closely with the C-suite in Berlin to develop and execute strategies that drive operational excellence
Our take
Early detection is a critical factor in the battle against breast cancer, a disease that afflicts 2.1 women worldwide each year and ranks as the most prevalent cancer among women. Vara, an innovative player in the healthcare sector, is committed to enhancing survival rates by harnessing the power of AI.
What sets Vara apart is its strategic focus on simplifying detection processes, particularly through workload reduction, This approach has garnered widespread enthusiasm among radiologists, who appreciate the seamless integration of Vara's technology into their existing workflows.
While originating in Germany, Vara now sets its sights on expanding its footprint across Europe, aiming to offer its cutting-edge solutions to a broader international audience. Additionally, the company is exploring new avenues for its extensive data stores, further strengthening its position as a leading player in the field of AI-driven healthcare solutions. By continuously innovating and expanding its reach, Vara is poised to make a meaningful impact on breast cancer detection, potentially improving outcomes for countless women around the world.
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29% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Work flexibly
- Connect at our AI Campus
- Develop your career
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, BE
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Leadership
Jonas Muff
(CEO)Previously Jonas worked at a venture studio called Merantix from which he successfully spun out another German HealthTech startup called MX Healthcare.
Stefan Bunk
(CTO)Created venture studio Merantix's first core machine learning infrastructure before founding Vara.
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