Job Title: Vice President of Open Source Business Strategy (Hardware/Software)
Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid Flexibility)
Salary: 250-300K
Skills: Open Source Business Strategy, Open Source Ecosystems, Open Source commercialization, Governance & Compliance, Business Development, Commercialization
About Company / Opportunity:
We are creating next-generation open-source medical technologies that can enable us to diagnose and treat potentially 100s of diseases with a single platform. With this advancement comes the promise of treatment of debilitating diseases including cancer, mental disease, stroke, COVID/Long COVID and longevity treatments. We already have a trove of clinical data demonstrating the promise of our technology, and now we are the world's first open-source, open-patent, open-clinical-data, and open-safety-sharing company, centered on the new idea of the Silicon Hospital
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Open-Source Business Strategy to lead and scale our open-source hardware, software and services initiatives. This role is pivotal in identifying key trends and opportunities, driving strategic growth, fostering community engagement, and building sustainable business models around open-source hardware, software and associated services, including safety data sharing and efficacy data sharing. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in open-source ecosystems, business development, and the intersection of technology and life sciences.
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement a visionary strategy for open-source hardware, software, and services aligned with our corporate vision and growth objectives.
Champion the integration of open-source principles across all business functions, ensuring alignment with product, legal, and operational teams.
Build and nurture partnerships with global open-source communities to drive innovation and collaboration.
Act as a thought leader in the industry by representing the organization at conferences, forums, and events.
Business Development
Identify and capitalize on new revenue streams and business models leveraging open-source hardware, software, and related services.
Collaborate with engineering, research, product, and commercial teams to create commercially viable offerings based on open-source hardware.
Position the organization as a leader in industry-specific open-source initiatives by leveraging market insights and emerging trends.
Community Building:
Foster relationships with the global open-source community to promote adoption of the company's hardware and services.
Act as a bridge between internal teams and external stakeholders to incorporate community feedback into strategic decisions.
Enhance the company's reputation within the open-source ecosystem through active participation in collaborations and partnerships.
Operational Excellence:
Establish governance frameworks for open-source contributions and usage within the organization.
In collaboration with the Quality and Regulatory team, ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards across all operations.
Lead cross-functional teams to streamline processes for developing and deploying open-source solutions effectively.
Qualifications:
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in open-source business strategy, preferably within hardware, life sciences, or healthcare technology sectors.
Experience helping to build or fuel the growth of a $1 billion open-source business.
Strong understanding of open-source ecosystems, including governance models, licensing frameworks, and community dynamics.
Proven success in developing and scaling open-source ecosystems, including expertise in governance, licensing, and community management.
Extensive experience in business development or commercialization of innovative technologies.
Deep understanding of clinical research methodologies, healthcare data governance, and regulatory frameworks.
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams such as engineering, legal, marketing, and research.
Demonstrated success in driving large-scale innovation projects or organizational transformation initiatives.
Preferred Skills
Hands-on experience with open-source hardware development or contributions to relevant projects.
Knowledge of data governance processes related to healthcare or biological research data.
Strong communication skills for articulating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.