Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer
Location: Durham, NC
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401k w/ Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday
Start Date: ASAP 
Sponsorship: Not Available

Chief Operating Officer Description

Our client, a privately held medical diagnostics company, is entering an exciting new chapter and looking for a Chief Operating Officer to take the reins of the business. With a small, close-knit team, a strong customer base, and an expanding product pipeline, the founder is preparing to step back from the day-to-day operation of the business.  

This is a hands-on leadership role for an entrepreneurial leader who can move comfortably between strategy and execution - leading people, managing projects, understanding the numbers, maintaining regulatory standards, and driving growth. This is a phenomenal opportunity to step into a key leadership role with meaningful responsibility and autonomy in running an established, profitable company while helping shape its next chapter.

Chief Operating Officer Responsibilities

•    Lead the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the business 
•    Develop and execute business strategies that support growth and long-term objectives
•    Lead, develop, and hold a small team accountable to clear goals, priorities, and deadlines
•    Maintain a culture of accountability through regular communication, follow-up, and a hands-on management style 
•    Manage projects, priorities, resources, and timelines to ensure successful execution
•    Oversee operations, manufacturing, quality, product development, and administrative functions
•    Ensure compliance with FDA requirements and maintain strong quality systems
•    Monitor financial performance, budgets, expenses, and cash flow in partnership with outside CPA and accounting resources 
•    Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and organizational performance

Chief Operating Officer Qualifications

•    Scientific background required
•    Experience managing a small company, a division, or a business unit required
•    Working knowledge of quality systems and FDA regulatory requirements required
•    Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable required
•    Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion required
•    Financial and accounting literacy to understand budgets and business performance required