About this role
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