Position Overview
IntuiTap Medical is a venture-backed medical device company developing tactile/mechanical imaging solutions that simplify and improve the accuracy of spinal puncture procedures. Since their inception in 2016, the company has raised $13.5M to date from investors such as Ionis Pharmaceuticals and Curate Capital. IntuiTap’s first device has already secured FDA 510(k) clearance, with early clinical studies demonstrating higher first-pass success versus the manual standard of care. Ongoing pilots with several large U.S. hospital systems have attracted interest from potential strategic acquirers including Becton Dickinson and Teleflex.
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Technology Video: VerTouch Device
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Publication: BMJ Article
We have partnered with Jessica Traver, CEO, and the Board of Directors at IntuiTap to appoint an Executive Chair who will work hands-on each week with leadership to refine commercial strategy, accelerate Series B fundraising, and guide the company toward a strategic exit.
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Position description:
• Provide weekly strategic leadership to the CEO & Board, owning the roadmap to a Series B raise and a strategic exit.
• Leverage prior M&A or fundraising experience to secure capital, cultivate investor relationships, and structure deal terms.
• Guide hospital-workflow adoption strategies and support hiring of commercialization leadership (future CCO/VP).
• Refine Gen 2 product positioning, reimbursement strategy, and patent portfolio expansion.
• Chair quarterly board meetings while mentoring the five-person leadership team through growth and commercialization.
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Position Details
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Job Responsibilities
Facilitate A Strategic Exit
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Lead the development and execution of a 12–18-month strategic plan to position the company for acquisition and drive the company through a successful transaction
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Align the board, investors, and executive leadership around valuation expectations, timeline, and preferred transaction pathways
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Own execution of the exit strategy, including identifying, engaging, and advancing conversations with potential acquirers through to close
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Use personal and professional network to initiate and deepen relationships with strategic buyers
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Refine and shape the company’s M&A narrative and positioning for acquirers, investors, and advisors
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Lead engagement with bankers, corporate business development teams, and strategic partners
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Ensure the company is fully prepared—operationally, financially, and organizationally—for due diligence and deal execution
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Guide High-Level Commercial Strategy
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Support the CEO and commercial team by advising on positioning, market entry, growth milestones, business model changes, and needed additions to commercial team leadership.
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Provide input on how to align commercial activities with strategic value drivers and acquisition interest.
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Leverage personal network to help the CEO and team secure meetings with key health systems and hospital decision-makers
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Participate in key enterprise sales meetings alongside the CEO and sales team
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Bring experience with process change at the institutional level, not just product adoption
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Manage the Board and Investors
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Lead quarterly Board meetings and ensure strategic alignment across directors and large investors
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Help evolve board composition as needed to support exit strategy
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Support investor communication, confidence-building, and clarity around value-creation path
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Bring in additional strategic funding (Series B stage)
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CEO Support
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Serve as a hands-on trusted advisor, mentor, and strategic thought partner to the CEO
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Advise the CEO on oversight of sales, marketing, and finance functions—ensuring focus on metrics that drive enterprise value
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Provide guidance on executive decision-making, team structure, and internal prioritization to maximize alignment with exit goals
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Empower and enable the CEO to execute with confidence and discipline
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Ideal Candidate Profile
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15+ years of experience in medical devices, including executive leadership, M&A, or corporate strategy
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Prior Chairman or Executive Chair experience at a growth-stage or pre-revenue company
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Proven experience operating within early-stage, pre-revenue startups; thrives in lean environments, takes initiative without waiting for structure, and drives results with limited resources
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Demonstrated success leading strategic transactions or acquisitions in medtech
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Demonstrated success in fundraising from institutional and strategic investors
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Deep network across strategic medtech acquirers and health system decision-makers
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Strong understanding of VACs, enterprise sales, and hospital procurement pathways
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Strategic, pragmatic, hands-on, and results-oriented
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Company Overview
IntuiTap Medical is a venture-backed medtech company redefining spinal access procedures. Our FDA-cleared device improves the accuracy and efficiency of lumbar punctures, epidurals, and intrathecal drug delivery for use in Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Anesthesiology, and Oncology. With initial commercialization underway and interest from strategic partners, we are now focused on scaling adoption and driving toward a strategic acquisition within 12-18 months.
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