Deputy Head of Echo Operations

Base pay range: £60,000- £65,000 + Benefits – Remote with occasional visits to our Liverpool HQ.

The Role

Do you have proven experience in leading high performing, cross-functional teams in echocardiography, either clinically or in clinical research? Do you have a passion for innovation and leadership? Join MyCardium AI as Deputy Head of Echo Operations, where you'll help shape the future of cardiac imaging and AI-powered diagnostics.

We are seeking a Deputy Head of Echo Operations to support the Head of Echo Operations in ensuring our workflows, validation processes and regulatory projects deliver excellence. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering operational standards across the full lifecycle of our EchoConfidence platform. This includes supporting product validation, software testing, regulatory submissions, clinical policy development and cross-functional collaboration. You will also act as a key point of leadership, supporting and guiding teams across AI training and development, regulatory, clinical, and commercial functions. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining clinical expertise with operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal validation workflows for EchoConfidence.
• Oversee software testing, support change management, and acceptance testing.
• Support regulatory submissions (UKCA, CE, FDA) and manage regulatory cohorts.
• Draft and maintain internal clinical policies and disease-specific workflows.
• Provide expert input to Core Lab projects, RFPs, and imaging manuals.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing on demos, onboarding, and training.
• Mentor and manage cross-functional teams, fostering excellence and innovation.

The Company

Founded in 2022, MyCardium AI is a spin-out from University College London. Our aim is to transform healthcare delivery using AI for cardiac MRI analysis. We are a passionate team committed to excellence, innovation, and creating a positive and inclusive work environment. At MyCardium AI, we're pioneering AI-powered cardiac diagnostics that improve patient care worldwide. As Deputy Head of Echo Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in driving innovation, regulatory success, and clinical excellence, while supporting the growth of a dynamic and mission-driven team. Apply now to help shape the future of echocardiography.

The Person

• BSc in Clinical Physiology, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent with appropriate post-BSc (or equivalent) experience.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – Adult Transthoracic Echo Accreditation (BSE or EACVI equivalent), OR certification of Specialist training in Cardiac Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound (e.g., Cardiovascular Credentialing - Validation Certificate, ARDMS).
• Good clinical practice certification.
• OR: applicants must have held registration alongside clinical experience in echocardiography for more than 10 years, with no lapse in registration exceeding 5 years.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical echocardiography experience in a clinical setting, with proficiency in performing and interpreting echocardiography studies.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering high-level training and supervision, with the ability to upskill teams, foster professional development, and ensure alignment with organisational standards and strategic goals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.