About Hilo by Aktiia
High blood pressure is the world’s most common disease, causing 18M deaths each year. At Hilo by Aktiia, our vision is a world where no lives are lost or damaged from the effects of high blood pressure. Our mission is to make this a reality by developing tech to help people control their blood pressure.
We are a venture‑backed scale‑up company, having raised over $96M from investors in Europe and the United States. Our technology – rooted in 18 years of research at the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) – is the world’s only medically accurate, continuous blood pressure monitor that is cuffless in daily life in the consumer space. Validated through extensive clinical trials and CE Marked as a Class IIa medical device, our solution is now available in 12 countries. We are a hybrid/remote‑first company, with Headquarters in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, united by our passion for impact and innovation.
Role Overview : Senior Manager, Corporate Technology & Security
We are seeking a senior, hands‑on technology leader to own and continuously evolve the company’s corporate technology and security landscape, with a strong focus on enabling speed, innovation, and scalable growth.
This role has end‑to‑end accountability for internal IT systems, security, access management, and data protection in a hybrid, regulated environment. Beyond stability and compliance, you will actively use technology, automation, and AI to improve how teams operate, collaborate, and deliver outcomes.
You will act as a central enabling function for the organisation: evaluating new tools, experimenting where appropriate, and helping teams adopt technologies that genuinely make them more effective. While this is a Senior Manager role, it carries clear ownership and decision rights, and a strong expectation to challenge the status quo.
Core Responsibilities
* Ownership of Corporate Technology as a Growth Enabler
o Own the company’s internal technology and security landscape end‑to‑end
o Define and continuously evolve the target state for corporate IT and internal platforms
o Actively identify opportunities where technology, automation, or AI can remove friction or unlock new ways of working
o Balance innovation, speed, security, and cost in a regulated environment
* Tech Foresight, Innovation & AI Enablement
o Stay close to emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and modern tooling
o Proactively assess where new technologies can create real business value
o Enable safe experimentation and structured adoption of new tools
o Help teams understand and use technology effectively rather than introducing tools for their own sake
o Promote a culture where technology is seen as an enabler, not a bottleneck
* Security, Risk & Compliance Enablement
o Own corporate security principles across identity, access, devices, and data
o Ensure appropriate protection of sensitive, personal, and regulated data
o Lead security risk assessments, audits, and remediation initiatives
o Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into pragmatic, workable setups
o Build security awareness as a habit across the organisation
* Identity, Access & Device Management
o Own user identity, access control, and device management in a hybrid setup
o Define standards for onboarding, offboarding, and privilege management
o Ensure secure and efficient device lifecycle management
o Balance strong security with usability and productivity
* Internal Platforms, Tools & Integrations
o Own the corporate tooling ecosystem across functions
o Define principles for tool selection, integration, and data ownership
o Work with functional leaders to ensure tools support real business outcomes
o Reduce complexity and prevent tool sprawl while enabling innovation
* External Vendors & Technology Partners
o Select, onboard, and manage external IT, security, and technology partners
o Decide what should be built internally versus sourced externally
o Define scopes, SLAs, and accountability models
o Ensure continuity, scalability, and cost discipline
* Policies, Resilience & Continuity
o Own IT, security, and data policies as living documents
o Ensure robust backup, recovery, and business continuity setups
o Regularly test and improve resilience rather than relying on static plans
Experience
* 6–10 years of experience in corporate IT, security, or internal technology roles
* Experience owning and evolving IT setups in hybrid or distributed organisations
* Exposure to regulated or compliance‑driven environments
* Proven experience working with external vendors and service providers
Mindset & Ways of Working
* Strong curiosity for new technology and AI, paired with good judgement
* Comfortable challenging existing setups and proposing better alternatives
* Able to balance experimentation with reliability and security
* Clear communicator who can translate technical topics into business impact
* Documentation‑driven without being bureaucratic
Technical Foundation
* Solid understanding of SaaS ecosystems, cloud platforms, and integrations
* Practical experience with identity, access management, and security controls
* Comfortable with automation, scripting, and structured data formats
* Able to assess and guide technical designs without needing to build everything personally
What success looks like
* Teams feel enabled, not slowed down, by corporate technology
* New tools and AI capabilities are adopted deliberately and effectively
* Security and compliance are predictable, not reactive
* The company can scale people, data, and complexity without constant rework
What this role is not
* Not a helpdesk or ticket‑only IT support role
* Not a one‑person “do everything” IT function
* Not technology for technology’s sake
What Makes You A Great Fit
At Hilo by Aktiia, our values guide everything we do:
Move the Needle
* You focus on what truly drives impact for our customers and company.
* You use data and clarity to guide your decisions and prioritize what matters most.
* You push boundaries with bold, thoughtful innovation and hold yourself accountable for results.
Move Fast, Learn, Refine
* You work with urgency and purpose, balancing speed with high quality.
* You treat mistakes as learning opportunities, experiment thoughtfully, and iterate quickly.
* You take ownership, act hands‑on, and always look for smarter, faster ways to get things done – including leveraging AI and new tools.
Team First
* You put the team above individual interests, building trust through openness and respect.
* You encourage healthy debate, challenge directly while caring personally, and stand behind team decisions.
* You act as an owner, stepping in when needed and doing what’s necessary for the team’s success.
Why Join Us?
* Hilo by Aktiia is becoming one of the most important med‑tech companies, and you can be part of this exciting story.
* Work on a mission that matters: transforming cardiovascular health at global scale.
* Be part of a high‑impact, fast‑growing, and venture‑backed scale‑up company.
* Collaborate with a diverse, passionate, and talented team.
* Competitive compensation and equity program, and other benefits (depending on location).
Ready to Move the Needle?
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in people’s lives and excel in an environment where individuals take ownership and are committed to delivering results, we are happy to receive your application.
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