Chief Operating Officer Cape Town in the Biotechnology or medical technology space Class
The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting only to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The COO is expected to lead and manage daily company operations and provide the CEO with the information necessary for optimising strategic technology development and fundraising activities.
Our COO will have knowledge and experience in medtech research, development and preparing Class 3 or 2 products for production and market readiness.
Your mandate includes:
- Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (Biomedical engineering, research and development, finance, Intellectual property, budgeting, fund raising, Clinical trials, Marketing, Finance etc.)
- Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.
- Assist CEO in fundraising ventures
- Establish production KPIs and conduct quality assessments
- Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
- Manage relationships with partners/vendors
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field is required. A Master’s degree or MBA would be a plus.
- Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant senior management role in the medtech or biotech space is non negotiable.
- Understanding of diverse business functions such as engineering, quality assurance, finance, pre-clinical and clinical device testing, intellectual property law, fund raising, production management and route to market strategising.
- Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
Kindly note:
Only candidates who come from the Medtech, Biotech or related industries and fit the requirements will be contacted.
Desired Skills:
- medtech
- opthalamology
- pharmacology
- biotech
- biomedical engineering
- medical tehcnology
Desired Work Experience:
- More than 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Masters
About The Employer:
Medical technology company pioneering a new class of ocular implants. designed to treat glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The company has received multiple scientific grants and awards both locally and internationally. We are currently undergoing a period of growth and expansion following our latest round of fund raising. Exceptional passion and culture underpin this group.
Kindly note:
Only candidates who come from the Medical technology, Biotech or related industries and fit the above requirements will be contacted.