About HawkCell

Hawkcell is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing animal imaging through cutting-edge AI and medical imaging technologies. Our mission is to transform patient care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. With a strong focus on research and development, we continuously push the boundaries of medical imaging.

Born from French scientific excellence and the CNRS (National Centre for Scientific Research), HawkCell boasts a team of 70% scientists and has developed patented technology that offers unprecedented MRI image quality for animals. Having secured €5 million in Series A funding in early 2024, we aim to expand internationally (NORAM & APAC) to become the leader in animal imaging. In 2022, our market was valued at over $1 billion with double-digit annual growth.

Our diverse team, composed of experts from various fields and backgrounds, collaborates to create impactful products. Headquartered in Lyon and with a global market presence, we seek candidates eager to shape the future of healthcare internationally. Join our passionate HawkStars and make a difference, one image at a time!

Our Values

• RESILIENCE: We believe that resilience is the key to an organisation's success. We have developed a common dynamic to turn uncertainties and difficulties into an opportunity to grow, renew and evolve. Agility and flexibility are essential qualities that we deploy to achieve our goals.

• AMBITION: We believe in reaching for the moon to reach for the stars, having eyes that twinkle as we approach the goal and showing enthusiasm to inspire and motivate each of our people. We believe that success is a combination of talents. The common goal comes first.

• INNOVATION: For us, innovation means allowing everyone to unleash their creativity at all stages of the organisation. It also means being of a continuous improvement process and not hesitating to question what exists in order to create differentiating value. Dare to create.

• TRUST: For us nothing is built without trust and responsibility. Believing in oneself and believing in others is the virtuous path that leads to a team's success. It is the founding value and the soil that fertilises our innovation, our ambition and our resilience. It allows us to make mistakes, without fear of judgement, and to keep moving towards Excellence, T-O-G-E-T-H-E-R!

About the role

At Hawkcell, we’re on a mission to revolutionize veterinary imaging with cutting-edge AI technology that improves MRI and CT image quality, reduces scan time, and enhances diagnostics. Our plug-and-play solutions are already making waves in clinics and OEM partnerships—and now we’re ready to scale fast.

To lead this next growth phase, we’re hiring a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to be based in our headquarters in Lyon, France.

What you'll do

• Own revenue growth from top to bottom: direct sales, partnerships, channels, and new verticals
• Build and lead a high-performance sales and biz dev function
• Forge strategic partnerships with imaging manufacturers and distributors globally
• Shape and execute a go-to-market strategy for new product launches
• Work closely with the CEO, product, and marketing to align roadmap and revenue
• Roll up your sleeves—this is a hands-on leadership role

What we are looking for

• Proven track record in early-stage SaaS startups (Series A or earlier)
• Natural hunter: you thrive on building pipeline and closing deals
• Deep understanding of B2B SaaS, medtech, imaging, or AI (veterinary a bonus!)
• Strategic thinker who doesn’t mind being scrappy
• Global mindset: comfortable navigating both developed and emerging markets
• Energetic, ambitious, and ready to build a category-defining company from the inside