COO: Scale Operations & Supply Chain in Tech

Proclinical; Vaud; On-site; CHF 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical is partnering with a high-growth technology company seeking a Chief Operating Officer in Lausanne, Switzerland. You will lead operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to scale the business and drive growth, reporting to the CEO and working with engineering, commercial, and product teams.

The role requires balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, building scalable systems and teams, and leading a culture of accountability and continuous improvement on-site in

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or business transformation.
• Proven track record scaling organisations through growth phases.
• Experience managing complex operational environments and external partner networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's operational and manufacturing strategy.
• Build scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure to support growth.
• Establish key performance metrics and drive operational performance.
• Lead manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and quality functions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and strategic partners.
• Oversee production scale-up and operational readiness.
• Build and develop high-performing operational teams.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive business growth and execution.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations leadership

Manufacturing

Supply chain

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

External partner networks

Job description

Proclinical is partnering with a high-growth technology company seeking a Chief Operating Officer in Lausanne, Switzerland. You will lead operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to scale the business and drive growth, reporting to the CEO and working with engineering, commercial, and product teams.

The role requires balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, building scalable systems and teams, and leading a culture of accountability and continuous improvement on-site in