Chief Operating Officer

HR Bamboos, on behalf of a company active in the manufacturing of innovative laboratory equipment, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to take on the leadership and development of the company's enterprise-wide operations. This role owns production, supply chain, quality, and operational excellence across the entire company, translating strategy into disciplined, measurable execution. This is an executive and operational role for a leader who can build and execute efficient strategies in a fast-growing, knowledge-based environment.

• Outline the company's long-term roadmap for market expansion, product quality improvement, and profitability growth.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of medical device quality management standards.
• Design and supervise the execution of operational planning, budgeting, KPIs, and performance management across all operational units.
• Monitor production processes to reduce costs while maintaining the highest level of precision and quality (given the high sensitivity of medical equipment).
• Manage the supply chain risk for critical components and advanced raw materials, particularly during sanctions or economic crises.
• Manage relationships with medical diagnostic laboratories and hospitals to gather feedback and build their trust in the company's products.
• Design B2B sales models (targeting hospitals and laboratories).
• Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement (lean) initiatives, capacity planning, and cost optimization.
• Build, mentor, and develop highly effective operational teams.
• Report to senior executives at the holding company and assist in high-level decision-making.

• At least 7 to 10 years of experience in senior management roles (COO, MD, Business Unit Manager, and BLO), preferably in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, or electronics manufacturing sectors.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen; proficiency in P&L management and operational budgeting.
• A proven track record of successfully leading the commercialization process of a product from the idea stage to market entry.
• Ability to analyze health technology trends and forecast market needs for the next 5 to 10 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with private, governmental, and corporate/institutional clients.
• Ability to align and foster a common language among technical engineers, consulting physicians, and the sales team.
• Fluency in English for technical and commercial documentation.

• A minimum of a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Management.
• Familiarity with hospital procurement structures, government tenders, and the distribution systems of medical device distributors.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data-driven operations.
• In-depth knowledge of the medical equipment supply chain, sourcing of critical components, and batch or mass production processes.

• Performance bonus