Director of Open Source (Hardware and Software)
Job Type
Full Time
About the Company
Openwater is creating next-generation open-source medical technologies that can enable us to diagnose and treat potentially 100’s of diseases with a single device. With this advancement comes the promise of treatment of debilitating diseases including cancer, mental disease, stroke, COVID/Long COVID and longevity treatments. We already have a trove of clinical data demonstrating the promise of our technology, and now Openwater is the world’s first open-source, open-patent, open-clinical-data, and open-safety-sharing company, centered on the new idea of the Silicon Hospital.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Open-Source Business Strategy to lead and expand our open-source hardware and services initiatives. This role is pivotal in identifying key trends and opportunities, driving strategic growth, fostering community engagement, and building sustainable business models around open-source hardware and associated services, including safety data sharing and efficacy data sharing. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in open-source ecosystems, business development, and the intersection of technology and life sciences.
Requirements
Responsibilities and Duties:
Strategic leadership
Develop and implement a visionary strategy for open-source hardware and services aligned with organizational goals.
Champion the integration of open-source principles across all business functions, ensuring alignment with product, legal, and operational teams.
Build and nurture partnerships with global open-source communities to drive innovation and collaboration.
Act as a thought leader in the industry by representing the organization at conferences, forums, and events.
Business Development
Identify opportunities for revenue generation.
Collaborate with engineering, research, product, and commercial teams to create commercially viable offerings based on open-source hardware.
Position the organization as a leader in industry-specific open-source initiatives by leveraging market insights and emerging trends.
Community Development
Foster relationships with the global open-source community to promote adoption of the company’s hardware and services.
Act as a bridge between internal teams and external stakeholders to incorporate community feedback into strategic decisions.
Enhance the company’s reputation within the open-source ecosystem through active participation in collaborations and partnerships.
Operational Excellence
Establish governance frameworks for open-source contributions and usage within the organization.
In collaboration with the Quality and Regulatory team, ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards across all operations.
Lead cross-functional teams to streamline processes for developing and deploying open-source solutions effectively.
Required Skills and Experience
Proven track record in leading open-source initiatives or businesses, preferably within hardware or life sciences domains.
Strong understanding of open-source ecosystems, including governance models, licensing frameworks, and community dynamics.
Extensive experience in business development or commercialization of innovative technologies.
Familiarity with clinical research processes, potentially including pre-clinical, lab-on-a-chip, organoid and human models.
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams such as engineering, legal, marketing, and research.
Demonstrated success in driving large-scale innovation projects or organizational transformation initiatives.
Preferred Skills
Hands-on experience with open-source hardware development or contributions to relevant projects.
Knowledge of data governance processes related to healthcare or biological research data.
Strong communication skills for articulating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Openwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.