CEO

Position Profile: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Industry: Medical Devices / MedTech / Urology Location: center, Israel Employment Type: Full-Time Confidential Search MESH Executive Solutions is conducting an exclusive, retained search for a CEO for an Israeli medical device company developing a non-invasive therapeutic technology in urology. The CEO will lead the company through product maturation, clinical development and progress toward FDA authorization, building value for future strategic partnerships and potential acquisition. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the role combines overall business responsibility with hands-on leadership of a lean team operating in Israel and the United States. Key Responsibilities Strategy and execution: Translate company objectives into clear priorities, milestones and budgets; manage resources, address risks and maintain a focused pace of execution. Technology and product development: Guide the transition from an investigational system to a reliable, user-friendly and manufacturable product, working with internal teams and external specialists to resolve critical technical challenges. Clinical and regulatory progress: Oversee clinical development in close collaboration with the clinical and regulatory lead, aligning product requirements, evidence generation and the FDA pathway. Partnerships and business development: Identify technology providers, clinical collaborators and strategic industry partners; negotiate agreements and ensure delivery. People leadership: Recruit, develop and empower employees and specialist partners, with clear accountability and effective management across locations. Board and investor relations: Provide transparent reporting on progress, challenges and financial performance; support financing and strategic transaction activities as needed. Required Experience and Capabilities Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director or senior executive with broad responsibility for multidisciplinary development and business execution in medical technology or a closely related field. Strong technical understanding and experience advancing complex hardware-based medical products through product maturation and clinical development, with practical knowledge of FDA pathways. Demonstrated ability to lead a lean organization, delegate effectively and deliver results within budget and resource constraints. Experience selecting external experts and technology partners, negotiating agreements and driving them through implementation. Familiarity with the US medical device market and the ability to work effectively with the Board, investors and international stakeholders. Fluency in Hebrew and English; availability to work from the company’s offices in Israel and travel internationally. Preferred Experience Direct leadership experience in a medical device company during development and clinical stages. Background in ultrasound imaging, therapeutic ultrasound or ablation, particularly with relevant industry relationships; urology experience is an additional advantage. Experience with major medical device or imaging companies through partnerships, licensing or strategic transactions. Equity fundraising experience. A degree in engineering, science or medicine; an advanced degree and/or MBA is an advantage.