COO — Scale Tech Operations & Growth

Proclinical Consulting; Vaud; On-site; CHF 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Consulting is partnering with a high-growth technology company to identify a COO who will lead operational strategy and execution across manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations. The role requires balancing strategic vision with hands-on leadership to scale products, teams, and processes in dynamic markets.

Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the COO will report to the CEO and work with engineering, commercial, and product leadership to drive growth, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or business transformation.
• Experience scaling organisations through growth periods.
• Experience with complex external partner networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's operational and manufacturing strategy.
• Build scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure to support growth.
• Establish KPIs and drive operational performance.
• Lead manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and quality.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Oversee production scale-up and readiness.
• Build high-performing operational teams.
• Partner with leadership to drive growth.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations leadership

Manufacturing management

Supply chain leadership

Strategy execution

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

People leadership

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Proclinical Consulting is partnering with a high-growth technology company to identify a COO who will lead operational strategy and execution across manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations. The role requires balancing strategic vision with hands-on leadership to scale products, teams, and processes in dynamic markets.

Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the COO will report to the CEO and work with engineering, commercial, and product leadership to drive growth, efficiency, and