Medical Director / Co-founder (healthcare startup)

Red Sky, in partnership with Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder, is seeking passionate medical experts to join as co-founders or core partners in building innovative healthcare technology companies. This is a unique opportunity for clinicians who want to move beyond traditional practice to shape the future of medical products, care models, and digital health solutions from the ground up.

Key responsibilities

• Co-create product concepts and define their clinical applications based on real-world needs.
• Translate complex clinical knowledge into actionable product requirements and efficient workflows.
• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of pilot programs and clinical validation studies.
• Represent the medical perspective in strategic discussions with investors, partners, and institutions.
• Shape the company’s long-term medical strategy and help build a high-performing expert team.

Requirements

• A medical degree and significant practical experience within the healthcare sector.
• Deep understanding of the challenges and pain points within your specific medical specialty.
• Ability to evaluate solutions from the perspectives of clinicians, patients, and healthcare organizations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex medical concepts to non-medical teams.
• A proactive mindset, openness to innovation, and a desire to take ownership of a venture's clinical direction.

What we offer

• The opportunity to co-build a healthcare company from the ground up with meaningful influence over the product and business direction.
• Access to an experienced product, technology, and research team, along with support from a venture builder.
• Resources to conduct research, validation, and pilot projects to ensure real-world impact.
• A flexible collaboration model, including options for equity, financial compensation, or long-term leadership roles.