Keller Executive Search International

Chief Operating Officer – Pharmaceuticals

Keller Executive Search International

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $280,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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
  • 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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
pharmacy operations503B compoundingpharmaceutical manufacturingregulatory compliancecorporate developmentM&Astrategic acquisitionsrevenue growth strategiesoperational excellenceproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadershipcollaborationemotional intelligenceproblem-solving mindsethigh energywork ethicpositive leadership styleteam motivationstakeholder management
Certifications
Bachelor's degreePhDMBA