Chief Commercial Officer / Chief Revenue Officer
Ossium Health
Ossium Health is a clinical-stage bioengineering company dedicated to improving human health, vitality, and longevity through innovative stem cell-based therapies and bone marrow banking. Our goal is to revolutionize healthcare by leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology to treat blood cancers, enhance organ transplantation, and repair damage from radiation. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with a state-of-the-art facility in Indianapolis, IN, Ossium collaborates with healthcare providers, life science companies, and organ procurement organizations to deliver transformative cell therapies.
Position: Chief Commercial Officer / Chief Revenue Officer (CCO/CRO)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Reports to: Kevin Caldwell, CEO, Co-Founder & President
Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Ossium Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Commercial Officer / Chief Revenue Officer (CCO/CRO) to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and drive the company’s commercial and operational success. The CCO/CRO will lead the scaling of Ossium’s commercial operations, overseeing sales, marketing, business development, and strategies to achieve commercial revenue growth to a target of over $1B at peak. This role requires a proven leader with deep expertise in building and scaling medical device or biotechnology companies, a track record of driving significant revenue growth, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare ecosystems. This position is based in our San Francisco office; we maintain a hybrid schedule of Monday - Thursday in the office, with Friday as a remote work day
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors to develop and execute Ossium’s strategic vision, aligning commercial objectives with the company’s mission to improve human health through bioengineering.
- Commercial Strategy and Execution: Design and implement a comprehensive commercial strategy, including market access, sales, and marketing initiatives for Ossium’s bone marrow-derived cell therapy platform. Drive revenue growth to achieve targets.
- Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing commercial team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Financial and Performance Management: Develop and manage commercial team budgets, forecasts, and key performance metrics.
Required Qualifications
- Experience:
- 15+ years of commercial leadership experience in the medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries, with a proven track record of scaling a company as outlined above
- Demonstrated success in building and leading commercial functions in a high-growth, clinical-stage biotech or medical device company
- Extensive experience in market access, product commercialization, and strategic partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA, MD, or PhD) strongly preferred
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable results
- Deep understanding of cell therapy, biologics, or medical device markets, including regulatory and reimbursement landscapes
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of fostering collaboration and innovation in high-growth environments
- Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, and P&L
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience building new commercial assets
- Management consulting experience
- Established network within the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industries
Why Join Ossium Health?
- Be a key leader in a mission-driven company revolutionizing bioengineering to improve human health and longevity
- Work alongside a passionate, innovative team, including industry leaders like Kevin Caldwell and Dr. Erik Woods, in a collaborative and high-growth environment
- Contribute to groundbreaking work, such as the PRESERVE I clinical study and the Ossium HOPE Program, that address critical unmet needs in blood cancer treatment
- Join a company recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Startup Employers and Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators
This position has a compensation range of $275,000 - $375,000 annually. Ossium Health takes a market-based approach to pay. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a full slate of employee benefits including:
- Stock options
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Four weeks of PTO accrued (vacation & sick time) annually + 11 company holidays
- Employer paid life insurance and long term disability
- Gym membership/recreational sports reimbursements