
HawkCell improves animal diagnostic imaging by delivering sharper, faster MRI scans and streamlined workflows for veterinarians and research labs. The company supplies plug-and-play hardware and software—HawkAI, HawkProtocols, HawkSpine, HawkCT, and HawkExpertise—that augment existing MRI systems using AI, MRI physics, Python-based tooling, and cloud services. HawkCell operates as a B2B SaaS and device provider with patented technology and integrations with major MRI manufacturers to standardize veterinary imaging protocols and reduce anesthesia time. The company targets veterinary clinics and preclinical research centers and is expanding from Europe into the US and Asia via strategic partnerships.

HawkCell improves animal diagnostic imaging by delivering sharper, faster MRI scans and streamlined workflows for veterinarians and research labs. The company supplies plug-and-play hardware and software—HawkAI, HawkProtocols, HawkSpine, HawkCT, and HawkExpertise—that augment existing MRI systems using AI, MRI physics, Python-based tooling, and cloud services. HawkCell operates as a B2B SaaS and device provider with patented technology and integrations with major MRI manufacturers to standardize veterinary imaging protocols and reduce anesthesia time. The company targets veterinary clinics and preclinical research centers and is expanding from Europe into the US and Asia via strategic partnerships.
Business: AI-powered MRI/CT imaging hardware and software for veterinary clinics and preclinical research
Headquarters: Lyon, France (U.S. office in Dallas, Texas)
Founded: 2018
Recent funding: Series A, March 2024 (~€5.0M)
Employees: 32
Veterinary and preclinical MRI/CT imaging workflow, image quality and scan time reduction
2018
Research Services
€5.0M
Investors include Bpifrance and MIG Capital
“Institutional backers including MIG Capital and Bpifrance”
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About HawkCell
HawkCell is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing animal imaging through cutting-edge AI and medical imaging technologies. Our mission is to transform patient care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Having secured Series A funding in early 2024, we are expanding rapidly to international markets (NORAM & APAC) to become the leader in animal imaging.
We are a fast-growing company providing a cutting-edge portfolio of solutions for veterinary clinics. Our solution is a powerful SaaS platform that delivers protocol optimization and MRI & CT image denoising algorithms designed to enhance diagnostic precision.
Our diverse team, composed of experts from various fields and backgrounds, collaborates to create impactful products. Headquartered in Lyon and with a global market presence, we are on a mission to modernize veterinary imaging, and we're looking for a driven, dynamic Sales & Business Development Hunter to accelerate our market penetration and drive long-term client success.
Join our passionate HawkStars and make a difference, one image at a time!
Our Values
AMBITION
: We believe in reaching for the moon to reach for the stars, having eyes that twinkle as we approach the goal and showing enthusiasm to inspire and motivate each of our people. We believe that success is a combination of talents. The common goal comes first.
INNOVATION
: For us, innovation means allowing everyone to unleash their creativity at all stages of the organisation. It also means being of a continuous improvement process and not hesitating to question what exists in order to create differentiating value. Dare to create.
TRUST
: For us nothing is built without trust and responsibility. Believing in oneself and believing in others is the virtuous path that leads to a team's success. It is the founding value and the soil that fertilises our innovation, our ambition and our resilience. It allows us to make mistakes, without fear of judgement, and to keep moving towards Excellence, T-O-G-E-T-H-E-R!
EXCELLENCE:
We demand and deliver the highest standards across everything we do, from the precision of our technologies to the quality of our service and from our internal organization to our processes.
GRIT:
We embrace hard work, perseverance and discipline, knowing that true progress is achieved through sustained effort and mastery.
About the role
We’re looking for a experienced Data Scientist with deep learning experience to lead high-impact AI projects in medical imaging. You’ll work alongside researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of diagnostic imaging— from super-resolution to pathology detection—and help shape the future of our AI pipeline. This role involves mentoring junior team members, publishing research, and deploying real-world AI applications.
This role is based in Lyon, France.
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