About the role
About Spira Labs
Spira Labs is an early-stage TechBio and HealthTech venture builder based in Munich, Germany.
Backed by Picus Capital and Arvantis Group, and supported by leading industry experts, we partner with exceptional founders from the earliest stages to turn ambitious ideas into scalable healthcare and life science companies.
We focus on data- and AI-driven business models across diagnostics, life sciences and healthcare delivery, combining deep domain expertise with hands-on support across the early-stage phases, from product development to go-to-market.
We are looking for an exceptional entrepreneur to take the lead in one of our incubated ventures, building a next-generation diagnostics company at the intersection of metagenomics, data science and precision medicine. The ambition is to combine increasingly accessible sequencing technology with advanced bioinformatics to develop clinically meaningful products while building a proprietary data foundation for future diagnostic applications.
What you will do
As Founder / CEO, you will take the helm of a fast-moving startup, leveraging the declining cost of metagenomic sequencing to build a category-leading, data-driven molecular diagnostics platform.
Your responsibilities include:
Define and execute the company's vision, strategy and product roadmap
Drive scientific validation, product development and commercialization
Build and lead a high-performing team and build out strategic partnerships with labs
Drive commercial growth, fundraising and investor relations
Take full ownership of company execution, operations and performance
Your profile
Strong background in data-driven / digital healthcare, diagnostics or precision medicine
Experience in healthcare or diagnostic product development and/or commercialization, ideally with exposure to laboratory workflows, clinical validation and/or regulatory requirements (MDR/IVDR)
Solid scientific and analytical judgment, with the ability to critically assess clinical evidence, technical feasibility and commercial potential
Strong commercial acumen, ideally with experience in go-to-market, sales, partnerships or early customer traction in healthcare or life sciences
Entrepreneurial experience in building products, businesses or new initiatives from the ground up, ideally in resource-constrained environments
Inspiring and credible leader with the ability to attract exceptional talent, build high-performing teams and establish strong industry relationships
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex science into compelling products, business opportunities and investor narratives
High agency, ownership mindset and evidence-driven decision-making
What we offer
Opportunity to build and lead a company at the intersection of metagenomics, AI and precision medicine, with meaningful founder equity
Direct access to experienced entrepreneurs, investors, clinicians and scientists across the Spira Labs, Picus Capital and Arvantis Group networks
Ongoing partnership discussions with three leading diagnostic laboratories in Germany, providing a strong foundation for scientific validation, product development and commercialization
Hands-on venture-building support, initial funding and access to operational resources and expertise
High degree of entrepreneurial autonomy, with a lean team, fast decision-making and the freedom to shape the company from day one
Flexible working arrangements and an attractive office in central Munich
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