Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Medical Diagnostics Rhodes Wolfe - 5.0 Durham, NC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Team leadership Regulatory compliance Managing budgets in an accounting role Small business experience Team development Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Accounting Quality standards in production Biomedical regulatory compliance Managing projects Managing manufacturing teams Business operations Manufacturing company experience Organizational budget management FDA regulations Senior leadership

Full Job Description 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

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Briefly describe your scientific background. Do you have experience in a regulated scientific industry? Diagnostics, Transfusion Science, Clinical Chemistry, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical / Biotech, Other regulated scientific industry Briefly describe the business, division, or business unit you have managed, including company/ division size, # of employees, and your scope of responsibility. Are you currently located within commuting distance of Durham, NC or willing to relocate for this opportunity? What is your desired base salary? LinkedIn profile, if available:

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

managing a small company, division, or business unit: 5 years (Required) working with FDA-regulatory requirements and quality systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person