Head of Medical Devices

ABOUT US: Founded in 2021, Axion is at the forefront of transforming product quality and customer satisfaction in manufacturing. Our cutting-edge AI-powered platform empowers manufacturers to swiftly identify, thoroughly investigate, and effectively resolve quality issues while simultaneously elevating customer experiences and outcomes. As trailblazers in end-to-end quality intelligence, we're setting new industry standards. Our innovative approach enables industrial, aerospace, consumer, and medtech manufacturers to harness the power of quality and post-market data, driving down costs and boosting business performance. Our vision extends beyond mere problem-solving; we're committed to reshaping the future of manufacturing. By seamlessly integrating advanced AI technology with deep industry expertise, Axion is paving the way for smarter, safer, and more efficient production processes across diverse sectors. Backed by leading investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Amplo, Boeing, and RTX Ventures, Axion is poised to lead the quality revolution in manufacturing. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a Head of Medical Devices to lead Axion’s business in the MedTech sector. This individual will own the vertical’s commercial outcomes, driving new customer acquisition, deepening enterprise partnerships, and ensuring deployments that translate AI insights into measurable product quality and reliability improvements. This leader will act as the business owner for Axion’s MedTech footprint, defining how we engage with medical device manufacturers and shaping the commercial and operational model that supports them. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic consulting experience, vertical expertise, and a track record of building and scaling complex B2B relationships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Expand Axion’s MedTech footprint by designing and executing a high-impact go-to-market strategy. - Drive enterprise growth through new customer acquisition and deep relationship management. - Lead a pod of Engagement and Solutions professionals, fostering performance, ownership, and cross-functional alignment. - Serve as commercial owner for the MedTech vertical, accountable for revenue, delivery quality, and customer success. - Collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape roadmap priorities and deliver differentiated solutions. - Represent Axion externally as a thought leader and trusted partner to senior MedTech executives. REQUIREMENTS: - 10+ years of experience in go-to-market, solutions, or commercial leadership within MedTech, life sciences, or healthcare technology. - Proven ability to lead teams and deliver business outcomes across complex enterprise environments. - Deep understanding of the medical device value chain—from design and manufacturing to quality and post-market surveillance. - Strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented; thrives in high-growth, fast-moving environments. - Motivated by impact, ownership, and building category-defining products. WHO YOU ARE: You’re a builder and operator who thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability environments. You take pride in getting things done — thoughtfully, efficiently, and without drama. You’re energized by ambiguity, skilled at bringing clarity, and comfortable flexing between strategy and execution. You value feedback — giving it, receiving it, and acting on it — and you see collaboration as a competitive advantage, not a burden. You’re low-ego but high-agency: you care about winning as a team more than being right individually. You move quickly, communicate directly, and make decisions grounded in impact and data. You don’t need constant direction — you create momentum. You take ownership for outcomes, and you expect the same from those around you. HOW WE OPERATE: We move fast, work smart, and hold ourselves to a high bar. Axion isn’t a 9–5 — it’s a place for people who take pride in their craft and are motivated by meaningful work. We respect time off and boundaries, b