Neko
Healthcare
MedicalDirector,Germany
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“Medical Director, Germany at Neko. Skills: Regulatory Leadership, Clinical Governance, Clinical Leadership. Own the clinical pathway for Neko’s German launch. Navigate EU MDR compliance”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Medical degree with full German medical registration, Minimum 8 years of clinical experience, Experience in a senior clinical leadership role, Direct management of clinical teams, Demonstrable track record of building clinical teams in new or complex environments, Knowledge of German healthcare regulations, Fluency in German, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Experience in tech-enabled, multi-site, or consumer-facing healthcare environments, Familiarity with EU MDR, Familiarity with CE marking processes, Familiarity with digital health regulation (DiGA), Knowledge of the private health insurance (PKV) in Germany, Track record of external profile-building, Clinical advocacy, Engagement with the medical establishment on evidence and innovation, Experience in fast-growth or startup settings, Ability to build from ambiguity
What You'll Do.
Own the clinical pathway for Neko’s German launch
Navigate EU MDR compliance
Navigate BfArM registration
Navigate state health authority licensing
Fulfil the statutory role of Ärztlicher Leiter
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies
Advise on adaptation of clinical documentation
Advise on adaptation of consent frameworks
Advise on adaptation of protocols
Establish the clinical governance framework
Own the clinical risk register
Build and lead the German clinical teams
Design and deliver training program
Deliver onboarding program
Embed performance management
Embed clinical supervision
Represent Neko in German medical communities
Develop relationships with corporate wellness partners
Develop relationships with private health insurers
Develop relationships with referral networks
Engage with medical establishment on preventive health
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the international medical leadership team; Partner closely with the People team; Partner closely with operational and clinical teams
Full Job Description
Mission Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Our mission: make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear. In a single, non-invasive visit under an hour, proprietary technology and direct clinical care combine to deliver personalised, actionable insights. It's a team that thinks in 10x, not 10%. Every role here plays a part in building a world where prevention is the norm, and where your work genuinely helps people live longer, healthier lives. Role Purpose Germany represents Neko’s next international market, with launch planned for 2027. As Medical Director in Germany, you will be the most senior clinical leader for this expansion – building Neko’s clinical presence from the ground up in one of Europe’s most important and complex healthcare markets. You are responsible for navigating the regulatory pathway, building strong clinical teams, and ensuring that everything Neko delivers in Germany meets the same standard of quality and member experience that defines us globally. You will report to the Medical Director, Europe and work closely with the international medical leadership team. Germany has one of the strongest preventive health cultures in Europe. You will be representing a model of preventive care that is evidence-based, and genuinely different from what the system currently offers. What You’ll Deliver in the First 6–12 Months Regulatory Leadership - Own the clinical pathway for Neko’s German launch, navigating EU MDR compliance, GmbH setup, BfArM registration, and state health authority licensing. - Hold the Approbation and fulfil the statutory role of Ärztlicher Leiter across Neko’s German clinic operations. - Build and maintain relationships with relevant regulatory bodies. - Advise on adaptation of Neko’s clinical documentation, consent frameworks, and protocols for the German regulatory and cultural context. Clinical Governa
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