Head of Research And Development

About SpotitEarly

SpotitEarly is developing a non-invasive, breath-based pre-screening test for multiple cancer types. Our LUCID Bio-AI Hybrid platform combines trained detection dogs with AI to detect the odor signature of cancer in a simple breath sample collected at home. We work with leading US medical institutions, including Hackensack Meridian Health and Fox Chase Cancer Center, on two clinical studies: the PINK Study in breast cancer, already underway, and the White Study in lung cancer.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on, strategic Head of Research & Development to lead our multidisciplinary engineering organization and bring our platform to commercial readiness. You will own technology strategy and execution end to end, uniting software, hardware, cloud, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and DevOps into one secure, scalable, production-grade platform in a regulated medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s platform architecture and long-term technology roadmap
• Lead, mentor, and align engineering and science teams across software, hardware, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and DevOps
• Drive products from early ideation and validation through production-grade commercial deployment
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards and regulatory requirements throughout the development lifecycle

Requirements

• Proven R&D leadership experience in medical devices or biotech
• Deep familiarity with regulated development and QA standards
• A track record of taking complex, multidisciplinary technology products from concept to commercial deployment
• A hands-on leader who connects high-level vision with structured, practical execution

How to apply

Send your CV to [email protected] or apply through LinkedIn.