Job Description: Chief Technology &/or Product Officer (CTPO or CPO) – AI for Healthcare Location: Paris, France
Company Description
Praxy AI is a startup in healthcare technology, founded by physicians and AI engineers. We develop an AI-powered suite that enhances the efficiency and precision of patient care. Our solutions are built on hybrid ASR-LLM technology, delivering best-in-class speech-to-text APIs that surpass the performance of flagship models like GPT-4o Transcribe. We host our own machines, ensuring data sovereignty, security, and unmatched performance.
Our product range includes:
- Multichannel speech-to-text APIs for software editors, enabling seamless integration into clinical workflows.
- AI-powered chatbots and callbots to optimize the patient journey, from appointment scheduling to follow-up care.
- Structured data extraction and automation tools for clinical research, real-world studies, and administrative processes.
- Medical practice software ready for commercialization in Switzerland, designed to streamline clinical workflows and improve patient management.
With a strong presence in France, Belgium, Spain, DACH, and the Middle East, Praxy AI is expanding rapidly. We are seeking a visionary Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO) to lead our technical and product strategy from our Paris headquarters, working hand-in-hand with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to improve medical relevance and accuracy.
Job Description
We are looking for an exceptional Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO or CPO) to join our leadership team in Paris. This role is pivotal in shaping Praxy AI’s technical vision, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful execution of our AI-powered healthcare solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, a proven track record in managing high-performing technical teams, and a passion for transforming healthcare through cutting-edge technology.
Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership & Innovation
- Define and execute the technical roadmap for Praxy AI’s products, focusing on hybrid ASR-LLM models, speech recognition, and AI agent systems.
- Lead the development and optimization of speech-to-text APIs, AI chatbots/callbots, and medical practice software, ensuring they surpass industry benchmarks in accuracy, scalability, and performance.
- Drive self-hosted infrastructure strategies to maintain data sovereignty, security, and operational excellence.
- Work hand-in-hand with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to refine models and ensure medical relevance and accuracy.
- Prioritize and accelerate the industrialization of on-premise dictation solutions, callbots, multi-industry speech-to-text APIs, and the commercialization of medical practice software in Switzerland.
2. Team Management & Collaboration
- Manage and mentor a technical team of 10+ engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (product, clinical, and business) to align technical development with business objectives and customer needs.
- Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of technical talent.
3. Product Strategy & Execution
- Drive the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with market needs and technological advancements across our key geographies.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and iteration, with a focus on speech-to-text APIs, chatbots, callbots, and medical practice software.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, software editors, and stakeholders to refine product features and ensure clinical and commercial relevance.
4. Systems & Infrastructure Management
- Oversee the architecture and management of Praxy AI’s information systems and self-hosted infrastructure, ensuring robustness, security, and scalability.
- Implement best practices for data governance, model training, and deployment pipelines.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Degree: Graduate of a top-tier engineering or technical school (e.g., École Polytechnique, CentraleSupélec, Mines ParisTech, or equivalent).
- Experience: 7–12 years of progressive experience in AI/ML, with a focus on LLM training, speech recognition, hybrid ASR-LLM systems, and AI agent development.
- Leadership: Proven track record in managing technical teams and delivering complex AI projects in a self-hosted environment.
- Product Management: Experience in product strategy, development, and commercialization, preferably in healthcare or regulated industries.
Technical Skills
- Machine Learning: Expertise in training and fine-tuning ML models, particularly transformers architectures and LLMs.
- Development Tools: Proficiency with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, automated testing, MLflow, and LangChain.
- Infrastructure: Experience with self-hosted environments, cloud/on-premise infrastructure, and scalable system architectures.
- Speech & NLP: Deep knowledge of speech recognition systems, NLP, and AI agent architectures.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
Languages
- Fluency in English is mandatory. French is a strong plus.
Compensation
- Salary: €90,000–€110,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Equity: €500,000 in stock options over 3 years.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about leveraging AI to transform healthcare and meet the qualifications above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, vision, and why you are interested in this role todamien.forest@praxysante.fr.
Join Praxy AI and be part of a team that is redefining healthcare through innovation, self-hosted technology, and global impact. Praxy AI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.