Founding Lead, Wearables

We’re looking for a founding owner to lead two strategic initiatives: Project 1 — Wearables and Project 2 — Blood Markers Program.Project 1 — WearablesLead the end-to-end launch of a wearable device via white-label/ODM, proving product-market fit, then architect the path to bespoke design and manufacturing.Own the partner landscape: scout, evaluate, negotiate, and manage ODM/OEMs, component vendors, and fulfillment partners (EU/US compliance).Define requirements and roadmap across hardware, firmware, BLE connectivity, app integration, data pipelines, security, and regulatory (CE/FCC; EU MDR classification assessment for wellness vs medical claims).Deliver pilot(s), manage QA/RMA, set acceptance criteria, and drive cost/quality at scale.Project 2 — Blood Markers ProgramStand up a biomarker testing service integrated with Fabulous: panel design, lab partnerships, logistics, reporting, and longitudinal coaching.Select and contract with accredited labs (EU first; US optional) and a phlebotomy/collection network (in-clinic or at-home kits). Integrate with LIMS and ensure GDPR/HIPAA-grade data governance.Define the initial panel with a clinical doctor, reference ranges, retest cadence, and action-oriented insights.What You'll DoOwn strategy, roadmap, and execution for both programs.Build the business case: pricing, COGS, BOM, margins, logistics, and unit economics. Present make/buy transitions and scale plans.Ship real things: pilots (500–2,000 users), then scale. Define success metrics and run iterative experiments to hit them.Coordinate cross-functional teams (product, design, data, growth, legal, finance, support). Recruit and manage external specialists (HW, firmware, regulatory, quality, clinical advisors).Lead regulatory & compliance paths; establish privacy/security controls and consent flows.Translate raw biosignals and labs into simple, delightful user experiences and coaching loops that drive retention and health outcomes.30/60/90-Day OutcomesLandscape map: shortlisted ODM/white-label candidates (pros/cons, sample lead times, MOQ, unit economics).Biomarkers plan: proposed initial panel, target labs, logistics options, draft legal/compliance checklist.Program KPIs and pilot success criteria defined.Wearables: samples in-hand with pass/fail criteria; firmware + app integration plan; pilot protocol ready.Biomarkers: LOIs/MOUs with labs; draft reports, UI mockups, and LIMS integration spec.Budgets, timelines, and risk register in place.Wearables: pilot live (≥500 users), with activation/retention dashboards and RMA/QA loop.Biomarkers: soft launch with first cohort (≥200 users) and a retest cadence defined.Board-level go/no-go recommendations for manufacturing transition and panel expansion.RequirementsHave taken a device from white-label/ODM to mass production, or led first-of-kind health hardware programs.Are a decisive operator who loves prototype → test → learn → scale.Communicate crisply with execs, vendors, and engineers—and you sweat the details.Nice to HaveExperience with EU + US markets; French and English proficiency.Network in Shenzhen/Guangdong ODMs and EU lab ecosystems (e.g., Cerba, Synlab, Unilabs).Prior startup founding/operator experience; ability to build a small A-team.BenefitsMission-driven: help millions build healthier lives.Ambitious scope: own two flagship programs from first principles.Design-led culture: craft experiences people love and keep using.Fabulous is an award-winning health, wellness, & coaching company that creates apps which fall in the top ten internationally. We are committed to using evidence-based research to find the absolute best ways to change lives for the better. #J-18808-Ljbffr