DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

Tissium is a mission-driven medical device company founded in 2013, headquartered in Paris, with a production facility in Roncq (near Lille) and an office in Boston. We are dedicated to creating a new era of body repair by leveraging our biopolymer platform to develop innovative solutions in surgery for a positive impact on patients' lives.

Tissium’s technology is based on research and intellectual property from the laboratories of Professor Robert Langer (MIT) and Professor Jeffrey M. Karp (Brigham and Women's Hospital), who co-founded the company with Christophe Bancel (CEO) and Maria Pereira (Deputy CEO & Chief Innovation Officer).

We are developing polymers for atraumatic tissue repair in various applications. Today, these polymers are used for sutureless nerve repair, hernia repair, and cardiovascular sealing.

Since our inception, we have raised a total of 170 million euros. Our latest fundraising round, which concluded in April 2023, resulted in 50 million euros in additional funding. This infusion of capital provides us with the necessary resources to finance the commercialization of our first products.

CONTEXT

TISSIUM is moving from a phase of GenAI experimentation to a more fundamental transformation: embedding automation and AI into how the company operates.

This is a founding position, backed by direct sponsorship from our executive team and a dedicated budget. You'll own both the strategy and the execution, identifying where digital creates value, building the solutions yourself, and progressively enabling teams across R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions to operate with digital tools.

You won't be executing someone else's backlog. You'll have the autonomy to identify where AI and digital technologies can create the greatest value, the budget to bring in extra hands (freelance/contractor support) when a project calls for it, and direct access to leadership to challenge existing ways of working and turn opportunities into shipped solutions.

This role offers exposure to complex scientific and industrial challenges within a fast-growing MedTech company, placing you at the intersection of every function. As the organization scales, it offers a natural path toward leading a broader digital and AI function with increasing strategic influence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Build & ship

Maintain and evolve existing automations and digital tools, ensure continuity, uptime, and adoption of solutions already in place.

Build automations, integrations, and internal tools that remove manual, fragile, or repetitive work. Develop connectors between data, documents, and systems.

Deliver MVPs (AI-powered tools, workflows, services) used daily by R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams, using GenAI when it helps, deterministic automation when it's better, and humans where accountability matters.

Drive adoption & change

Proactively engage stakeholders across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Corporate functions to surface high-impact use cases, build business cases, and prioritize by workload vs. value.

Drive company-wide GenAI adoption, train and coach teams to use AI tools, embed a technology-first reflex in daily work, and progressively build internal autonomy.

Work directly with scientists and operators in an environment full of unknowns and real constraints, including regulated (GxP) and manufacturing contexts.

Shape the vision

Define the roadmap for increased automation, optimization of digital resources, and advanced initiatives such as programmable polymer behavior simulation.

REPORTING

This position reports to the VP, Portfolio Strategy, with direct sponsorship from Tissium's executive team on priorities and budget.

YOUR PROFILE

5–10 years of experience in hands-on engineering, AI, automation, or digital/operational roles.

Track record of building and deploying solutions that are actually used by teams — not just POCs.

Has owned the full lifecycle: identifying the opportunity, making the case, building, shipping, and driving adoption.

Experience working directly with senior stakeholders to shape priorities, not just receive them.

Preferred:

Experience in regulated industries (medtech, pharma, biotech) or familiarity with GxP/quality system constraints.

Experience training or coaching non-technical teams on AI/digital tools.

Familiarity with document-heavy workflows (regulatory submissions, quality records, clinical operations).

TISSIUM Behaviors & Mindset

Act with a sense of urgency: Align stakeholders around critical milestones and drive timely execution.
Embrace calculated risk-taking: Take thoughtful risks that create cross-functional impact.
Continuously learn and share: Demonstrate a strong learning mindset, share knowledge, and support team development.
Challenge the status quo: Question existing practices to improve systems, processes, and outcomes.
Balance tactical and strategic thinking: Combine operational excellence with a clear mid-term vision.
Assume positive intent: Foster constructive and respectful collaboration across teams.
Drive active collaboration: Coordinate multiple stakeholders toward shared objectives.
Own outcomes: Take responsibility for project results and deliverables.
Strive for excellence: Lead high-impact improvements in quality and performance.

WHY JOIN US?

A dynamic and stimulating environment, with a culture focused on initiative, learning, and continuous improvement.
Real opportunities for growth and development, with evolving career paths and tailored training.
The chance to join an ambitious startup at the forefront of high-impact medical innovation.
A strong commitment to ESG, embedded in our strategy from day one.
Attractive conditions: work-life balance, competitive package, and internal mobility (Paris, Roncq, Boston).
An international and diverse environment, with more than 19 nationalities represented.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

HR Interview (30 minutes)
Hiring Manager Interview (1 hour)
Technical Assessment or Case Study
Final On-site Interview ( 2 hours)

In some cases, we may also request professional references (including contact details).

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Apply today - we’re standing by for your resume!

👉 We believe that building an inclusive company starts with a diverse team. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, origin, family situation, age, beliefs, disability, health status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our recruitment process is designed to be simple, transparent, and conversation-driven. We prioritize human interaction and ensure that every application is reviewed carefully and fairly.

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