This is a CEO appointment at an early-stage structural heart company developing a differentiated heart valve technology with broader platform potential.
The company has completed its seed financing, is backed by investors with both commercial and mission-driven objectives, and is building toward a Series A within 18–24 months. The lead programme is progressing through pre-clinical development toward first-in-human preparation.
What the company needs now is a leader to refine a multi-year company road map, build the organisation around it, secure the next round of capital, and lead the product into clinical development.
What You Will Do Capital and Investor Leadership Own and execute the Series A fundraise, working alongside the existing team, board, and advisors
Build credibility with institutional healthcare investors, and construct the equity story that supports the raise
Operate with capital discipline and with an "owner's mindset" as a leader and shareholder in the company
Product and Clinical Progression Drive the product through animal studies (current financing),



first-in-human preparation, and early clinical studies (future financing)
Develop clinical and regulatory strategy across both established and non-standard pathways relevant to the target markets
Work closely with the technical advisory board to translate the technology into a commercially viable product
Define the longer-term platform roadmap beyond the lead indication
Organisation Building Build the personnel plan, and then the team and functions required to support clinical and regulatory progression
Establish the culture, cadence and standards of a company moving from research to clinical execution
Market and Stakeholder Engagement Build credibility and relationships with cardiac surgeons, clinical advisors and key opinion leaders
Represent the company to investors, clinicians, regulators and strategic partners, globally
Work closely with the existing leadership and board to ensure an effective t

📌 Chief Executive Officer (Madrid)
🏢 Synova Partners
📍 Madrid