Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Internal Medicine Specialist

Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Position Type: Hybrid (75% Clinical Practice / 25% Board and Executive Leadership)
Schedule: Structured 4-day work week (3 days Clinical / 1 day Board and Administrative)

Role overview

We are seeking a board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist (Diplomate ACVIM / ECVIM) to step into a vital dual role as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This hybrid position is tailored for an elite, internationally recognized specialist looking to lead from the front while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. Operating on a clear 4-day work week schedule, you will spend 3 days per week in clinical practice driving advanced internal medicine care on the hospital floor. The remaining 1 day per week will be dedicated to executive CMO blocks, which include a seat on the Management Board. In this capacity, you will directly influence company strategy, medical policies, and financial growth alongside our CEO, bridging the gap between world-class clinical excellence and corporate governance.

Note: Fully certified Diplomate status (Board Certification) is a strict requirement for this executive appointment..

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Internal Medicine (3 Days / Week)

• Specialist Caseload: Drive the diagnosis, management, and long-term care of advanced, complex internal medicine cases.

• Floor Leadership: Serve as a clinical anchor during busy hospital shifts, collaborating in real-time with our 24/7 ECC, Oncology, Cardiology, and Surgery departments.

• Diagnostic Excellence: Utilize and maintain advanced diagnostic workflows, including specialized imaging, endoscopy, and in-house lab work.

Board and CMO Leadership (1 Day / Week)

• Management Board Seat: Actively participate in Management Board meetings to align the hospital’s medical strategy with overall commercial and expansion goals.

• Clinical Quality and Governance: Establish, monitor, and optimize evidence-based clinical protocols, medical safety benchmarks, and legal compliance.

• Mentorship and Culture: Actively guide, mentor, and track the development of clinicians, residents, and rotating interns while safeguarding a healthy, collaborative workplace.

• Strategic Procurement: Partner with the executive board to evaluate and approve major medical equipment investments and clinical capability expansions.

What We Are Looking For

• Board Credentials: Fully certified Diplomate status (ACVIM or ECVIM) in Small Animal Internal Medicine. (Candidates who are residency-trained but not yet board-certified will not be considered for this specific executive post).

• Strategic Mindset: A leader who understands how clinical decisions impact business sustainability, ready to contribute meaningfully to Board-level discussions.

• Clinical Presence: A leader who thrives on the floor and commands professional respect through strong clinical acumen and peer collaboration.

• Licensing and Language: Fully eligible for a Swedish veterinary license; professional proficiency in English is required, and Swedish language skills are highly valued.

What We Offer

• Board-Level Autonomy: A true voice in corporate governance within a horizontal organization, entirely free from traditional venture-capital constraints.

• Predictable Balance: A highly sustainable 4-day work week based in the vibrant center of Stockholm.

• Philanthropy: Directly participate in and support social impact projects via AWAKE Outreach.

• A seat on the Management Board and the opportunity to shape clinical strategy from the highest level.

• A leadership position designed for a clinician who wants impact without leaving medicine behind.

• Structured 4-day work week.

• Predictable schedule with protected time for leadership, strategy, and personal life.

• The opportunity to maintain specialist-level clinical excellence while avoiding the traditional all-consuming executive pathway.

Stockholm offers an exceptional combination of international city life and access to nature.

• One of Europe’s safest and most beautiful capitals.

• A vibrant international community with excellent schools, culture, restaurants, and outdoor activities.

• World-class archipelago with thousands of islands just minutes from the city.

• Easy access to forests, lakes, skiing, hiking, sailing, and outdoor adventures throughout the year.

• Excellent quality of life with a strong focus on balance, family life, and wellbeing.

In summary, Stockholm offers the rare opportunity to enjoy a sophisticated capital city while living close to nature.