VP R&D

As VP of R&D, you’ll lead Newton Tech’s multidisciplinary development efforts across software, hardware, data, and medical systems. You’ll manage our in-house team and a network of subcontractors to deliver high-performance healthtech products. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll serve as a strategic thought partner and operational anchor — driving execution, setting technical direction, and ensuring on-time delivery across Newton’s platforms.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the R&D foundation of a high-impact startup redefining how movement is used to diagnose and treat disease.

• Set the strategic direction for a connected product ecosystem and lead cross-functional execution to realize that vision

• Lead Newton’s internal R&D team (hardware, software, AI/ML, data, computer vision, and algorithms)

• Oversee technical direction and project execution across subcontractor partners

• Own planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and timely delivery of all R&D initiatives

• Set engineering processes, define goals, and hold teams accountable with clear milestones

• Partner cross-functionally with product, clinical, marketing, and regulatory leads

• Drive medical regulation, cyber security, and ISO 13485 compliance

• Manage budgets, development grants (e.g. IIA/EU), and technical client engagements

• Serve as a strategic voice on the executive team, influencing product vision and business direction

Technical Leadership

• Deep experience building and scaling platform-based (PaaS) products and the teams responsible for them

• Strong understanding of complex medical device systems (software + hardware)

• Background in big data platforms, computer vision, signal processing, and ML/AI

• Familiar with cloud architecture, DevOps, frontend/backend integration, and human-machine interfaces

• Hands-on knowledge of the medical product lifecycle: from R&D to V&V, and production

• Proven experience ensuring quality, compliance, and technical excellence at scale

• Strategic & Operational Strength

• Strong project management and delivery focus — able to set clear timelines and ensure follow-through

• Experience managing external vendors and development partners

• Strong business orientation; able to align technical execution with strategic goals

• Well-connected in R&D and medical device ecosystems in Israel and globally
   

Leadership Qualities

• Trusted partner to the CEO — a self-driven leader who brings clarity, structure, and critical thinking

• Skilled at mentoring teams, managing up and down, and navigating complexity

• Calm under pressure, quick-thinking, and highly dependable

• Comfortable switching contexts, multitasking, and working in a fast-paced startup environment

• High-level strategic thinking and low-level attention to detail

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MSc preferred)

• 5+ years in a VP R&D or senior technical leadership role (healthtech/medtech preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, and project management

• Successful track record leading development of complex, regulated medical or deep-tech products

• Fluent in English (written and verbal); strong presenter and communicator

✨ Mission-Driven Work: Meaningful impact in healthtech

🧬 Breakthrough Products: Movement Signatures & Mobi

🧠 Elite Team: Top-tier talent from research & tech orgs

🌿 Work & Life Flexibility: Flexible hybrid work in our Tel Aviv HQ and remote

🚀 High Ownership: Fast-paced growth and leadership opportunities

🤝 Collaborative Culture: Learning, creativity, and shared purpose