Resident Entrepreneur

Rugiet Health • Austin, TX

2d

About The Position

This is an opportunity to build Rugiet’s women’s health brand from the ground up, supported by the company’s infrastructure, capital, and clinical credibility. The Resident Entrepreneur (Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Women’s Health) will lead exploration, validation, and eventual launch of the brand, operating with significant autonomy and reporting directly to the CEO. The role calls for a founder mindset and general management capabilities to build a category from scratch.

The role includes a potential transition into a senior leadership position, such as GM or President, when the brand launches, pending mutual agreement. Compensation includes a competitive salary, a performance bonus tied to launch milestones, meaningful equity participation, and full benefits.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience, including experience at a high-growth startup, DTC brand, or consumer health company.
• Demonstrated experience launching a product, brand, or business.
• Deep understanding of the women’s health landscape, including consumer behavior, clinical considerations, and the regulatory environment.
• Strong commercial instincts and familiarity with unit economics, CAC, LTV, and retention.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to synthesize ambiguity into clear recommendations.
• Resourcefulness and comfort operating without a playbook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in telehealth, compounding pharmacy, or regulated health categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research and consumer discovery to identify the women’s health opportunity best aligned with Rugiet’s capabilities.
• Develop and pressure-test the brand strategy, product roadmap, and go-to-market approach.
• Work with clinical, regulatory, and compounding teams to identify viable treatment categories.
• Build financial models and business cases to guide investment decisions.
• Source and manage external partners, including creative agencies, medical advisors, and technology vendors.
• Recruit and help assemble the founding team for the new brand.
• Present findings, recommendations, and progress to executive leadership and the board.
• Transition into a senior leadership role, such as GM or President, upon brand launch, pending mutual agreement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Performance bonus tied to launch milestones.
• Meaningful equity participation.
• Full benefits, including health coverage, 401(k), and PTO.

What This Job Offers

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