Chief Operating Officer - Pharmaceuticals #1510

We are partnering with a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing and telehealth wellness organization that is revolutionizing the peptide and compound pharmacy sector. Our client manages an impressive portfolio spanning pharmacies, manufacturing operations, third-party logistics, and telehealth platforms, all while pursuing an ambitious path to reach billion-dollar valuation status.

The ideal candidate for this position is a dynamic, solution-focused executive who excels in rapid-growth, high-intensity settings and possesses the pharmaceutical knowledge necessary to manage intricate regulatory requirements while simultaneously scaling multiple business divisions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Growth & Expansion: Lead aggressive expansion initiatives including multiple telehealth site launches, new pharmacy openings, and manufacturing facility construction oversight
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and sustain relationships with investors, legal counsel, and industry collaborators
• Strategic Leadership: Lead daily operations spanning multiple business entities including pharmacies, manufacturing locations, telehealth platforms, and R&D programs
• Culture Leadership: Preserve and strengthen the positive, results-driven team culture while overseeing a varied workforce
• Operational Excellence: Manage the integration and oversight of 30+ brands across various wellness sectors (peptide research, hormone replacement therapy, concierge medicine, etc.)
• Revenue Growth: Accelerate revenue expansion within the initial 12-24 months through strategic initiatives and operational enhancements
• Problem Solving: Tackle sophisticated, multi-dimensional challenges across manufacturing, pharmacy operations, technology systems, customer service, and sales functions
• Board Collaboration: Interface directly with the CEO/Chairman and Board of Directors, functioning as the key bridge between executive operations and board oversight
• Regulatory Navigation: Maintain compliance across 503B pharmacy operations, FDA requirements, and emerging peptide industry regulations

Requirements:
• Education: Bachelor's degree mandatory
• High Energy & Work Ethic: Capacity to align with the pace of a high-growth organization (this is not a steady-state role)
• Communication Skills: Superior ability to collaborate cross-functionally, manage board relationships, and motivate teams
• Positive Leadership Style: Demonstrated history of leading with optimism, solution-focus, and emotional intelligence
• Growth Leadership: Validated experience scaling a company from $25M to $100M+ in revenue
• Multi-Brand Experience: Background managing multiple brands, business divisions, or varied product portfolios simultaneously (comparable to restaurant groups, healthcare networks, or pharmaceutical portfolios)
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proven capability to handle ambiguity, resolve complex challenges, and excel in rapid, startup-style environments regardless of organization size
• Pharmacy Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy operations, 503B compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and associated regulatory structures

Desired Qualifications

• 503B Specific Experience: Hands-on experience working with or inside a 503B compounding pharmacy setting
• Advanced Education: PhD or MBA highly preferred
• Corporate Development: Background with M&A, strategic acquisitions, and corporate structure enhancement
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of peptide therapeutics, hormone replacement therapy, or telehealth operating models
• Public Company Experience: Background taking a company from private to public, including investor relations, acquisition understanding, and IPO navigation

Benefits:
Base Salary: $160k - $280k (Depending on experience and location)

Relocation Assistance: Provided for qualified candidates

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage (Health, Vision, Dental)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Insperity
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Unpaid PTO policy with flexible structure

Work Environment: Remote with travel to company sites; future corporate headquarters anticipated in USA

Variable Compensation: Equity opportunities and bonus structure (details to be discussed)

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