careers at bioliberty

A career with purpose

Imagine helping someone regain the ability to tie their shoelaces, play guitar, or hold their newborn again. That’s what we do every day by developing technology that transforms lives. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to shape the future of rehabilitation, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why you should join

OUR TEAM

United by a shared mission

Our team brings together expertise from leading academic institutions and industry, with specialized skills in engineering, occupational therapy and design. United by a shared mission, we are dedicated to improving the lives of patients with mobility-restricting conditions.

location

With our UK headquarters located at The National Robotarium, the home of UK robotics and AI, we have direct access to world-class facilities and a thriving network of researchers and industry pioneers. Being part of this unique environment enables us to push the boundaries of robotic technology and AI, transforming what’s possible in patient therapy.

Our US headquarters are in Boston, a city synonymous with innovation, world-class hospitals, and cutting-edge research. Boston provides the ideal base for collaborating with clinicians, accelerating clinical validation, and bringing our technology to the US market.

Strategic headquarters
in the UK and US

Our founders

Rowan Armstrong, MEng RAEng
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

After completing a master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, Rowan worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Spacelabs Healthcare before joining Siemens Healthineers in London. At Siemens, Rowan worked in sales and marketing within Ultrasound, CT, and MRI divisions, before joining the healthcare consulting team. Rowan supported the improvement of clinical processes in various hospitals throughout the pandemic, which involved the implementation of telehealth systems.

Since co-founding Bioliberty in 2020, Rowan has become a Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow, attracted the highest calibre investors in the US and Scotland, and helped form partnerships with some of the largest healthcare providers in the US.

Ross O’Hanlon, MEng
Chief Technology Officer

Ross holds a master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management from the University of Edinburgh, where he built a strong foundation in robotics, automation, and systems design. He began his career in technology transfer with the GRID Innovation Team at Heriot-Watt University before moving to Edinburgh Innovations. There, he played a key role in commercializing academic research, assisting spin-outs in securing significant investment and contributing to multiple successful exits.  

At Bioliberty, Ross leads the technical vision and product development strategy. He oversees the design and engineering of Bioliberty’s therapy technologies, ensuring that every solution is both clinically relevant and scalable.

Conan Bradley, MEng
Chief Commercial Officer

Conan graduated at the top of his class in Product Design Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast, where he developed a strong foundation in innovation and product development. Early in his career, he played a pivotal role in transforming Bloc Blinds, a consumer-focused company, into a medical device manufacturer at the height of the pandemic. This led to the formation of Bloc Medical and the securing of strategic NHS contracts.

Following this, Conan co-founded Bioliberty, where he now leads commercial strategy. His work focuses on scaling Bioliberty’s presence in global healthcare markets to deliver transformative rehabilitation technology to those who need it most. Under his leadership, the company has already established partnerships with some of the most respected rehabilitation providers in the United States.

Shéa Quinn, MEng
Chief OperatiNG Officer

Shéa completed a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast. After graduating, Shéa gained industry experience before returning to academia as a PhD researcher, focusing on AI and smart manufacturing. Shéa transitioned into the start-up world, joining Axial 3D, a medical technology company specializing in patient-specific models for pre-operative planning. It was here that Shea developed a passion for entrepreneurship, which ultimately led him to co-found Bioliberty.

As Chief Operating Officer, Shéa is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business. His role spans across people, operations, product, and finance, ensuring that the company is well-positioned to achieve its ambitious goals.

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