Ajax Health Overview:
Ajax Health is an investment firm with a focus on healthcare technology, overseeing numerous companies in the sector. With a strategic approach and collaborative partnerships with leading private equity and venture capital firms, Ajax has deployed over $2 billion and generated substantial financial returns. We are currently at a pivotal stage of growth and seek ambitious individuals with a proactive mindset to contribute to our innovative approach within the medtech industry.
Position: Senior Operations Associate (Director Level)
Role Overview:
As a Senior Innovation / Operations Associate at Ajax, you will play a pivotal role in our projects, contributing to all aspects of deal execution and portfolio management. With a compact team structure, you'll have significant responsibility and the opportunity to directly impact our firm's success. We foster a culture of growth, mentorship, and career development, providing room for internal advancement.
Behavioral Capabilities (4Qs):
We value candidates with the following core competencies:
• Intellectual Quotient: Ability to synthesize complex concepts, problem-solve creatively, and communicate effectively.
• Emotional Quotient: Capacity for interpersonal interaction, constructive feedback reception, and maintaining a positive outlook amid challenges.
• Ingenuity Quotient: Proactive and creative problem-solving, particularly in ambiguous situations.
• Consistency Quotient: Commitment to high standards, reliability, and accountability in all endeavors.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Management (70%):
• Product Vision and Roadmaps: Lead strategy development and execution plans for medical device projects, aligning with business goals and customer needs.
• Project Management: Oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring successful execution of product development while adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Product-Market Fit: Gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback, conduct market research, and translate insights into product requirements.
• Budgetary Oversight: Develop and execute project budgets, optimize resource allocation, and prioritize innovation while maintaining compliance.
• Quality and Compliance: Collaborate with quality assurance and regulatory teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert guidance on product strategy and market conditions.
• Network Expansion: Develop contract development, contract manufacturing, regulatory, quality network to ensure scale for growth at Ajax.
Venture Strategy & Development (30%):
• Deal Flow Management: Support the creation of a robust deal flow pipeline, identify investment opportunities, and nurture industry relationships.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research, share insights with leadership, and advise on adapting to market trends.
• Investment Due Diligence: Assist in investment strategy, conduct due diligence, and contribute to investment memos.
• Strategic Partnerships: Recommend and develop strategic partnerships to facilitate product development and market entry.
• Value Creation: Provide mentorship to startups, track portfolio company progress, and identify growth opportunities.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in MedTech consulting, operations, or related roles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support corporate initiatives (~20%).
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