Ossium Health is a clinical-stage bioengineering company dedicated to improving human health vitality and longevity through innovative stem cell-based therapies and bone marrow banking. Our goal is to revolutionize healthcare by leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology to treat blood cancers enhance organ transplantation and repair damage from radiation. Headquartered in San Francisco CA with a state-of-the-art facility in Indianapolis IN Ossium collaborates with healthcare providers life science companies and organ procurement organizations to deliver transformative cell therapies.
Position: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Location: San Francisco CA
Reports to: Kevin Caldwell CEO Co-Founder & President
Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Ossium Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and drive the companys commercial and operational success. The CCO will lead the scaling of Ossiums commercial operations overseeing sales marketing business development and strategies to achieve commercial revenue growth to a target of over $1B at peak. This role requires a proven leader with deep expertise in building and scaling medical device or biotechnology companies a track record of driving significant revenue growth and the ability to navigate complex healthcare ecosystems. This position is based in our San Francisco office; we maintain a hybrid schedule of Monday - Thursday in the office with Friday as a remote work day
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO executive team and Board of Directors to develop and execute Ossiums strategic vision aligning commercial objectives with the companys mission to improve human health through bioengineering.
- Commercial Strategy and Execution: Design and implement a comprehensive commercial strategy including market access sales and marketing initiatives for Ossiums bone marrow-derived cell therapy platform. Drive revenue growth to achieve targets.
- Team Leadership and Development: Build mentor and lead a high-performing commercial team fostering a culture of excellence innovation and collaboration.
- Financial and Performance Management: Develop and manage commercial team budgets forecasts and key performance metrics.
Required Qualifications
- Experience:
- 15 years of commercial leadership experience in the medical device biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries with a proven track record of scaling a company as outlined above
- Demonstrated success in building and leading commercial functions in a high-growth clinical-stage biotech or medical device company
- Extensive experience in market access product commercialization and strategic partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in business life sciences or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA MD or PhD) strongly preferred
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable results
- Deep understanding of cell therapy biologics or medical device markets including regulatory and reimbursement landscapes
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with a track record of fostering collaboration and innovation in high-growth environments
- Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience building new commercial assets
- Management consulting experience
- Established network within the biopharmaceutical healthcare or life sciences industries
Why Join Ossium Health
- Be a key leader in a mission-driven company revolutionizing bioengineering to improve human health and longevity
- Work alongside a passionate innovative team including industry leaders like Kevin Caldwell and Dr. Erik Woods in a collaborative and high-growth environment
- Contribute to groundbreaking work such as the PRESERVE I clinical study and the Ossium HOPE Program that address critical unmet needs in blood cancer treatment
- Join a company recognized as one of Forbes Best Startup Employers and Fast Companys 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators
This position has a compensation range of $275000 - $375000 annually. Ossium Health takes a market-based approach to pay. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on but not limited to job-related skills experience qualifications and market conditions. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a full slate of employee benefits including:
- Stock options
- 401(k) matching
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Four weeks of PTO accrued (vacation & sick time) annually 11 company holidays
- Employer paid life insurance and long term disability
- Gym membership/recreational sports reimbursements
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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