Founding Lead - Wearables & Biomarker Programs
About the job
- Have taken a device from white-label or original design manufacturing to mass production, or have led first-of-kind health hardware programs.
- Lead the end-to-end launch of a company-branded wearable through white-label or original design manufacturing, demonstrate product-market fit, and architect the path to bespoke design and manufacturing.
- Scout, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage original design manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, component vendors, and fulfillment partners while accounting for European Union and United States compliance.
- Define requirements and roadmap across hardware, firmware, Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, app integration, data pipelines, security, and regulatory considerations, including CE/FCC and EU MDR classification for wellness versus medical claims.
- Deliver pilots, manage quality assurance and returns/material authorizations, set acceptance criteria, and drive cost and quality at scale.
- Establish a biomarker testing service integrated with Fabulous, including panel design, lab partnerships, logistics, reporting, and longitudinal coaching.
- Select and contract with accredited laboratories and phlebotomy or collection networks, integrate with laboratory information management systems, and ensure GDPR/HIPAA-grade data governance.
- Define the initial biomarker panel with a clinical doctor, including reference ranges, retest cadence, and action-oriented insights.
- Own strategy, roadmap, and execution for both programs.
- Build the business case covering pricing, cost of goods sold, bill of materials, margins, logistics, and unit economics; present make-or-buy transitions and scale plans.
- Deliver pilots of 500–2,000 users and scale them; define success metrics and run iterative experiments to achieve them.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across product, design, data, growth, legal, finance, and support; recruit and manage external hardware, firmware, regulatory, quality, and clinical specialists.
- Lead regulatory and compliance paths and establish privacy and security controls and consent flows.
- Translate raw biosignals and laboratory results into user experiences and coaching loops that support retention and health outcomes.
- Within 30 days, produce a landscape map of shortlisted ODM and white-label candidates, including pros and cons, sample lead times, minimum order quantities, and unit economics; propose the initial biomarker panel, target labs, logistics options, and a draft legal/compliance checklist; define program KPIs and pilot success criteria.
- Within 60 days, obtain wearable samples with pass/fail criteria and prepare a firmware and app integration plan and pilot protocol; obtain laboratory LOIs/MOUs and prepare draft reports, UI mockups, and an LIMS integration specification; establish budgets, timelines, and a risk register.
- Within 90 days, launch a wearable pilot with at least 500 users and activation/retention dashboards and a returns/quality loop; soft-launch the biomarker program with a first cohort of at least 200 users and a defined retest cadence; provide board-level go/no-go recommendations for manufacturing transition and panel expansion.
- Experience with European Union and United States markets; French and English proficiency.
- A network among Shenzhen/Guangdong original design manufacturers and European Union laboratory ecosystems, such as Cerba, Synlab, and Unilabs.
- Prior startup founding or operating experience and the ability to build a small high-performing team.
About the company
1) What it does: Fabulous is a wellness app that helps people build healthy habits and reach personal goals using principles from behavioral science. It serves a broad audience, including people who want self-improvement and those managing ADHD, and it operates on a subscription model with coaching, resources, and on-demand programs. 2) How it works: The app uses scientifically grounded methods to guide habit formation, offering personalized coaching sessions, a library of resources, and 24/7 access to on-demand series. Different subscription tiers give varying levels of access and support. 3) How it’s different: It combines an evidence-based approach with real-time coaching and a structured habit framework, setting it apart from generic self-help apps by delivering tailored coaching and resources built on behavioral science. 4) Goal: Its aim is to help people form lasting habits and achieve their personal goals by providing structured routines, practical guidance, and ongoing support.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Google Play still shows active updates, signaling product investment on August 21, 2026.
- August 2026 checkout offered a $1 trial and $39.99 every-two-months renewal.
- PitchBook lists 85 employees and ongoing hiring, supporting continued execution in Paris.
What critics are saying
- Google Play updated August 21, 2026; subscription churn remains a constant conversion threat.
- Pay-what-you-want trials and upfront card capture invite consumer backlash and refund disputes.
- HabitatZero and cloned coaching features face entrenched competition from Apple, Google, and AI assistants.
What makes Fabulous unique
- Behavioral-science routines and coaching differentiate Fabulous from generic habit trackers.
- The July 2026 weekly habit tracker fixes targets by habit frequency, not streaks.
- Premium bundles coaching series, unlimited habits, and one-on-one support across mobile-first journeys.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options