Founders Associate

at  Proximie

Five billion people in the world do not have access to safe and affordable surgery, and this is a problem everywhere, not just in developing countries. At Proximie, we are focused on solving this and many other global challenges in healthcare to increase productivity, remove workforce shortages and improve patient safety around the world. Proximie is the platform uniquely designed to enhance operating room experiences globally by seamlessly combining telepresence, content management, and data insights.
With Proximie, it’s about centralising the data from the operating room, making it safely accessible, and digitally connected.
Here’s what sets us apart, we’re the only platform to offer all the following:
Telepresence: Enabling live collaboration with peers or students remotely. Sharing the operating room experience without boundaries; with four views, privacy features, annotation, and chat.
Content Management: Enables the ability to record, store, and share surgical content safely in a Netflix like library of procedures.
Data Insights: Enables the ability to assess and improve operating room productivity. Real-time insights empower better decision-making.
Proximie was Founded in 2016 by Dr. Nadine Hachach Haram, an NHS surgeon and is headquartered in London with offices in the United States and Lebanon. Proximie has 100 employees today and is deployed in over 50 countries.
Check out Nadine’s Origins Story here: https://www.proximie.com/about-us/

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a newly created and unique position at Proximie. It is a hugely exciting opportunity to have an impact, whilst learning the ropes of how to scale a company whilst working in a cutting-edge sector of the health care space. The Founders Associate will report directly to the CEO and be thrown into different tasks / problems across the company that will vary in nature and complexity. It’s an unmatched opportunity, learning how to both scale a business and solve any problem, whilst achieving strategic business goals directly from a founder.
The Founders Associate position comes with great autonomy allowing the successful candidate to identify problems, analyse, review, and solve those problems that have a high impact on the growth of the business.
We are looking for smart, entrepreneurial, highly logical, ambitious, and analytical thinkers who are also curious by nature and interested in making an impact and getting things done.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Economics or Equivalent. Masters or MBA be highly advantageous but not essential.
• Advanced logical/critical thinking skills and verifiable excellence in breaking down complex problems into smaller ones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build relationships with

stakeholders knowing how and who to lean on to help you to execute.

• An enjoyment of working with data to facilitate solutions including the use of tools such as SQL, Python and Excel (or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment / previous start up / scale up experience will be highly advantageous.

Why Work for Proximie?

• You will be encouraged to grow in your role, take ownership and gain responsibilities. Proximie’s values are Ownership, Deliver Results, Build Trust and Go Beyond.
• Generous annual leave.
• Two “well-being” days per year plus the day off for your birthday.
• “Summer Fridays” – early office closing on Fridays during summer months.
• Annual bonus programme – based on individual contribution.
• To support your professional growth, all permanent employees will have access to an annual stipend of £1,000 to assist with personal development activities.
• Flexible working hours - we trust our people to manage their time and to focus on wider results.
• A flat organisational structure where every opinion matters, ideas are cultivated, and innovation is encouraged.
• Proximie is a truly global company with teams across the UK, Europe, United States and the Middle East with that you will have opportunities to see the world.

Proximie is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law

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