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
* Own the company's internal technology and security landscape end-to-end
* Define and continuously evolve the target state for corporate IT and internal platforms
* Actively identify opportunities where technology, automation, or AI can remove friction or unlock new ways of working
* Balance innovation, speed, security, and cost in a regulated environment
* Tech Foresight, Innovation & AI Enablement
* Stay close to emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and modern tooling
* Proactively assess where new technologies can create real business value
* Enable safe experimentation and structured adoption of new tools
* Help teams understand and use technology effectively rather than introducing tools for their own sake
* Promote a culture where technology is seen as an enabler, not a bottleneck
* Security, Risk & Compliance Enablement
* Own corporate security principles across identity, access, devices, and data
* Ensure appropriate protection of sensitive, personal, and regulated data
* Lead security risk assessments, audits, and remediation initiatives
* Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into pragmatic, workable setups
* Build security awareness as a habit across the organisation
* Identity, Access & Device Management
* Own user identity, access control, and device management in a hybrid setup
* Define standards for onboarding, offboarding, and privilege management
* Ensure secure and efficient device lifecycle management
* Balance strong security with usability and productivity
* Internal Platforms, Tools & Integrations
* Own the corporate tooling ecosystem across functions
* Define principles for tool selection, integration, and data ownership
* Work with functional leaders to ensure tools support real business outcomes
* Reduce complexity and prevent tool sprawl while enabling innovation
* External Vendors & Technology Partners
* Select, onboard, and manage external IT, security, and technology partners
* Decide what should be built internally versus sourced externally
* Define scopes, SLAs, and accountability models
* Ensure continuity, scalability, and cost discipline
* Policies, Resilience & Continuity
* Own IT, security, and data policies as living documents
* Ensure robust backup, recovery, and business continuity setups
* Regularly test and improve resilience rather than relying on static plans
Requirements
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
Benefits
*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.