Founders Associate

Location: Mannheim, Germany · HybridLanguage: English (fluent)About XENAXena is building the intelligence layer for surgery — an AI system that sees, plans, and guides operations, starting from endometriosis (Gynecology) surgery.Our mission: make surgery run on intelligence, not intuition.We operate across the EU and the U.S., working with leading hospitals, with a dataset of over 500 surgical cases already training our AI.Backed by Techstars Berlin, leading surgeon from the University of Freiburg, and executives from JP Morgan, Intuitive Surgical, and Roche, we are building medical software products intended to impact over millions of patients.The RoleYou’ll work directly with the founders as the analytical right hand of XENA’s leadership team. At XENA, data isn’t a byproduct — it’s the foundation. From AI models to hospital ROI frameworks, every decision starts with evidence.Your job is to translate complex clinical and AI data into clear, actionable insights — showing how XENA enhances surgical precision, drives hospital value, and improves patient recovery.One week you might refine the CRM and align pilot data across sites; the next, you’re building a model that quantifies how XENA saves OR time per procedure or reduces complications. These insights become white papers, case studies, and data narratives shared with hospitals and clinical partners.You’ll shape the analytical backbone of the company — turning data into clarity and proof. When hospitals ask about reimbursement, you’ll model CPT and procedural economics that define the value of Surgical Intelligence. When surgeons share feedback, you’ll translate it into insights that guide the next product release.Everything connects — the CRM, the models, the publications, the pipeline. You’ll see how Surgical Intelligence moves from research to real-world adoption.What You’ll DoModel ROI and hospital economics — translating OR efficiency, complication reduction, and workflow time savings into measurable financial valueTurn data into clarity — producing case studies, white papers, and dashboards that communicate results to surgeons and hospital leadersMaintain internal reporting systems and operational metrics across product, evidence, and commercial teamsSupport the creation of data rooms, briefs, and content used in clinical validation, commercial discussions, and leadership reviewsBuild and manage the CRM (HubSpot), automate data flows, and keep pilot insights structured and ready for analysisWhat You BringAdvanced Excel or Sheets skills, including financial models and scenario planningCRM or automation experience (HubSpot, Notion, N8n, or similar)Sharp analytical writing — from white papers to case studiesFluency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity)Degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Biomedical Engineering, or similarExposure to ROI or health-economic modeling methods (e.g., sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo, or cost-benefit models) and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQLBonus: prior internships or apprenticeships in investment banking, venture capital, consulting, or healthcare fundsEnglish: native or near-native fluencyWhy This Role Accelerates Your CareerYou’ll learn how evidence becomes strategy — and how AI-driven healthcare companies scale from pilot to platform.Health Economics: translate outcomes into measurable financial and clinical valueCommercial Strategy: understand adoption, reimbursement, and ROI inside real hospitalsProduct Insight: shape how AI performance is measured, communicated, and improvedAnalytics & Systems Thinking: build models that turn complex data into operational decisionsGrowth TracksThis role can evolve into two clear paths based on your interests and strengths:Strategy & Investment Track: focus on market analytics, ROI modeling, and financial storytelling. You’ll build the models and frameworks that shape how XENA communicates value to partners, investors, and future markets — a foundation for roles in corporate strategy, venture capital, or medtech growth finance.Commercial & Health Economics Track: focus on hospital economics, pricing design, and reimbursement strategy. You’ll work closely with surgeons, commercial teams, and financial operations to quantify impact at the point of care — a pathway toward future Health Economics Lead, Commercial Finance Manager, or Market Access Lead roles at XENA.What You’ll GetDirect access to founders and cross-functional leadershipGround-floor equity and rapid career growthVisibility across hospital pilots, product strategy, and AI development