Horizon Surgical Systems Welcomes New C-Suite Executive

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. has appointed Rajesh K. Rajpal, M.D., as its chief strategy and medical officer (CSO and CMO).

“We are honored to welcome Raj to the Horizon leadership team. His deep expertise and vision will be invaluable as we prepare for our first-in-human study and advance toward FDA approval and commercialization,” Horizon Surgical Systems CEO Jean-Pierre Hubschman, M.D., said.

Dr. Rajpal brings decades of experience as a recognized surgeon, innovator, and industry executive, with a proven track record in advancing ophthalmic technologies and guiding companies through clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones. In his dual role, he will help shape Horizon’s strategy, clinical development, and long-term growth.

“I am excited to join Horizon at such a pivotal time in its journey. The Polaris robotic platform represents a transformative step in ophthalmic surgery, and I look forward to contributing to its success for both surgeons and patients worldwide,” Dr. Rajpal stated.

Horizon Surgical Systems is developing Polaris, the first image-guided, artificial intelligence-enabled robotic platform dedicated to eye surgery with cataract as its first application. The company’s mission is to improve surgical outcomes, efficiency, and accessibility through innovation in ophthalmic surgery.