Strategic Leadership: Drive day-to-day operations across multiple business entities including pharmacies, manufacturing sites, telehealth platforms, and R&D initiatives
Operational Excellence: Oversee the integration and management of 30+ brands across diverse wellness verticals (hormone replacement therapy, peptide research, concierge medicine, etc.)
Board Collaboration: Report directly to the CEO/Chairman and Board of Directors, serving as the primary liaison between executive operations and board governance
Growth & Expansion: Execute aggressive expansion plans including launching multiple telehealth sites, opening new pharmacies, and overseeing a manufacturing facility build-out
Regulatory Navigation: Ensure compliance across 503B pharmacy operations, FDA regulations, and evolving peptide industry legislation
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with investors, attorneys, and industry partners
Problem Solving: Address complex, multi-faceted challenges across manufacturing, pharmacy operations, technology platforms, customer service, and sales operations
Culture Leadership: Maintain and enhance the positive, solution-oriented team culture while managing a diverse workforce
Revenue Growth: Drive revenue growth within the first 12-24 months through strategic initiatives and operational improvements

Education: Bachelor's degree required
Pharmacy Expertise: Deep understanding of pharmacy operations, 503B compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and related regulatory frameworks
Growth Leadership: Proven track record of growing a company from $25M to $100M+ in revenue
Multi-Brand Experience: Experience managing multiple brands, business units, or diverse product lines simultaneously (similar to restaurant groups, healthcare systems, or pharmaceutical portfolios)
Problem-Solving Mindset: Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and thrive in fast-paced, startup-like environments despite company size
Positive Leadership Style: Track record of leading with optimism, solution-orientation, and emotional intelligence
Communication Skills: Excellent ability to collaborate across departments, manage up to boards, and inspire teams
High Energy & Work Ethic: Ability to match the intensity of a high-growth organization (this is not a maintenance role)

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Education: PhD or MBA strongly preferred
Public Company Experience: Experience taking a company from private to public, including working with investors, understanding acquisitions, and navigating IPO processes
503B Specific Experience: Direct experience working with or within a 503B compounding pharmacy environment
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with peptide therapeutics, hormone replacement therapy, or telehealth business models
Corporate Development: Experience with M&A, strategic acquisitions, and corporate structure optimization

Comprehensive Medical Coverage (Health, Dental Vision)
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan through Insperity
Unpaid PTO policy with flexible approach
Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate
Remote with travel to company locations; future corporate office planned in Washington, DC.

COO – Pharma

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