Head of Marketing

Proximie • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

Proximie is seeking a US-based Head of Marketing to lead its global marketing function, own investor relations end to end, and drive growth in the US market. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer and working directly with the CEO and CFO, this newly created senior leadership role will shape how hospitals, health systems, partners, and investors understand Proximie as an AI-driven surgical technology company. The role is accountable to the executive team and board for pipeline, brand, and investor confidence.

The Head of Marketing will lead and develop the marketing team, including the Growth and Brand & Communications functions; set the strategy and operating model; own the budget; and represent Proximie with investors, analysts, and strategic partners. The role requires deep experience leading marketing at a venture-backed technology company, direct fundraising and investor communications experience, a strong command of AI and data narratives, and the judgment to represent Proximie with both boardroom and market audiences.

Proximie’s products connect operating-room people, devices, and data. Its Intelligence Suite helps optimise operating-room performance through analytics, notifications, computer vision, and AI. Its Surgical Suite enables remote access and creates secure video records of procedures to support training, education, collaboration, and surgical performance. The company was commercialised in 2019 and is available in more than 500 facilities globally.

This is a remote role open to candidates based in Central or Eastern time zones, with travel as needed.

Requirements

• 12+ years in B2B technology marketing, including at least 5 years leading a marketing function at a high-growth, venture-backed company.
• Direct experience of investor relations and fundraising, such as building investor materials, supporting funding rounds, or managing investor communications; this is an essential requirement.
• A track record of positioning and launching AI, machine learning, data, or SaaS platform products to enterprise buyers.
• Experience owning a marketing budget and being accountable for pipeline and revenue outcomes.
• Experience leading a distributed marketing team across regions, including managing function leads.
• Ability to explain complex technology clearly and credibly to technical, clinical, executive, and investor audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and fluency with modern marketing technology, including AI-enabled tools.
• Experience managing PR agencies and external partners.
• Executive presence and comfort presenting to boards, investors, and senior customers.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with US health system buying processes and stakeholders.
• Experience at a Series B or later company preparing for later-stage financing or exit.
• An established network among healthcare or technology investors, analysts, or media.

Responsibilities

• Own investor relations with the CEO and CFO, including the equity story, investor updates, board and fundraising materials, and data rooms.
• Lead the marketing and communications workstream of fundraising end to end, and manage relationships with current and prospective investors, analysts, and strategic partners.
• Keep customer, press, and investor messaging aligned around Proximie’s AI strategy, traction, and market opportunity.
• Set and lead Proximie’s global marketing strategy and operating model, with the US as the primary growth market.
• Lead, develop, and resource the marketing team, including the Growth and Brand & Communications functions.
• Own the marketing budget and report pipeline, CAC, and brand KPIs to the CCO, CEO, and board.
• Position Proximie as an AI and data platform for surgery, communicating technical capabilities clearly and credibly to clinical, operational, executive, and investor audiences.
• Lead thought leadership on AI in healthcare, including responsible AI and clinical evidence, and keep positioning current with competitive and regulatory change.
• Direct the development of a data-driven demand engine across digital, ABM, events, and partnerships, delivered by the Growth function, with pipeline and revenue goals shared with Sales and Customer Success.
• Set the strategy for AI and automation across the marketing stack.
• Oversee brand, corporate communications, PR, and media relations, delivered by the Brand & Communications function and agency partners.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• Two well-being days per year plus the day off for your birthday.
• Summer Fridays, with early office closing on Fridays during summer months.
• Annual bonus programme based on individual contribution.
• An annual stipend of $1,000 for personal development activities for permanent employees.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunities to travel through Proximie’s global teams across the UK, Europe, United States, and the Middle East.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed