Chief Operating Officer - Life Sciences Technology

About the Role

Biosimulytics is transitioning from product creation to large-scale commercial operations and is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join the executive leadership team. This role, reporting directly and collaboratively with the CEO and CTO, offers a rare chance to lead the operational scaling of a cutting-edge deep-tech enterprise in the life sciences domain. This position encompasses a broad range of responsibilities requiring technical expertise, commercial savvy, and operational leadership to facilitate global growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable operational frameworks as the company expands.
• Manage customer onboarding, deployments, and ongoing service delivery efficiently.
• Oversee the commercial activities including customer acquisition through to full implementation.
• Collaborate with the CTO on technical sales, presenting solutions, and maintaining customer engagement.
• Lead critical commercial negotiations and manage partnerships with third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Establish robust processes, systems, and infrastructure to support scaling operations.
• Monitor overall business operations, commercial performance, and maintain financial oversight.
• Work to reduce operational reliance on the CEO and CTO, enabling sustainable growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Documented success in scaling fast-growing technology startups.
• Strong academic background in scientific fields such as Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Previous experience within pharmaceutical, drug discovery, drug development, or life sciences sectors.
• Demonstrated commercial expertise with the ability to engage in complex technical sales discussions.
• Proficient in interpreting and conveying complex scientific and technical information.
• Practical, problem-solving orientation with a hands-on approach and flexible mindset.
• Enthusiastic about hybrid working arrangements and resident in Dublin.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a senior leadership remuneration package accompanied by significant equity participation.

Additional Information

This is not a conventional corporate COO role; it demands versatility to interact seamlessly with scientists, customers, and commercial stakeholders. It is ideal for candidates seeking senior roles with extensive influence and ownership potential in an innovative startup environment.