BB Talent Resourcing Ltd
Chief Operating Officer
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Job title – Chief Operating Officer
Location – Burton upon Trent
Salary – £120,000–£160,000 plus competitive package
Duration – Perm/Full-time
Sector – Pharmaceutical
The decisions you make won't just improve operations; they'll shape the future direction of a growing pharmaceutical business. This Chief Operating Officer opportunity is for a commercially minded operational leader who can turn ambitious strategy into measurable results while driving transformation across a highly regulated environment.
This is a board-level appointment where you'll work closely with the Chairman to deliver sustainable growth, improve organisational performance and lead large-scale operational and digital change. A pharmaceutical background is essential, and experience within clinical trials would be highly advantageous.
What's in it for you
- Salary of £120,000–£160,000 plus a competitive executive package
- Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility between home and office
- A genuine opportunity to influence business strategy at board level
- Lead major transformation and digital innovation programmes
- Work within a growing pharmaceutical organisation where operational excellence is central to future success
- Shape the culture, capability and long-term direction of the business
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Your responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer
- Partner with senior leadership to deliver strategic objectives and translate vision into measurable operational outcomes
- Lead organisation-wide transformation, continuous improvement and digital innovation programmes
- Drive operational excellence across multiple business functions while improving efficiency, quality and customer outcomes
- Establish robust governance, risk management and performance frameworks supported by meaningful business intelligence
- Develop senior leaders, strengthen organisational capability and align resources with business priorities
- Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance while supporting sustainable long-term growth
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What we're looking for in a Chief Operating Officer
- Essential background within the pharmaceutical industry, with clinical trials experience highly advantageous
- Proven ability to lead business transformation, operational improvement and strategic change
- Strong commercial and financial understanding with experience translating strategy into operational delivery
- Experience leading digital transformation and implementing technology to improve business performance
- Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory compliance and operational risk management within a regulated environment
Working Hours
- Full-time, Monday to Friday with hybrid working.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact as the next Chief Operating Officer, we'd love to hear from you.
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