Chief Operating Officer

Cultivate; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech startup in Singapore is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence and strategic growth. This hands-on role requires proven experience in managing financial operations, supply chains, and navigating startup environments, all while contributing to innovative solutions in agriculture and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations or general management roles in fast-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience managing full P&L responsibility.
• Firm grasp of international supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial operations, including P&L, budget planning, and cash flow management.
• Lead coordination with external accountants and internal accounts staff.
• Negotiate long-term supply chain contracts.

Skills

Financial Operations Management

P&L Responsibility

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We're hiring a Chief Operating Officer for a fast-growing biotech startup.

Cultivate is proud to partner with a Singapore-based biotechnology startup transforming agriculture through science.

Backed by a recent Series A and showing strong monthly revenue growth, the company is scaling fast and building solutions to help farmers boost productivity while tackling the global challenge of antibiotic resistance.

We're looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their small but growing team. The COO is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a scale-up environment.

You'll need solid experience managing P&Ls, running business operations end-to-end, and navigating supply chains across borders. An agriculture or biotech background is a plus, but a substantial commercial and execution track record is more important.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial operations, including P&L, budget planning, and cash flow management.
• Lead coordination with external accountants and internal accounts staff.
• Oversee contract manufacturing, COGS optimisation, inventory tracking, and logistics.
• Negotiate long-term supply chain contracts and identify efficiencies in production and distribution.
• Partner with the CEO to land strategic partnerships and key enterprise deals.
• Lead acquisition activity and oversee subsidiary performance.
• Scope and potentially lead a new product vertical in the human food industry.
• Support upcoming fundraising rounds by preparing investor materials and managing the data room.
• Represent the company at industry events and lead grant/competition applications.
• Guide brand, marketing, and digital strategy development.

The Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven experience in operations or general management roles in startups or fast-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience managing full P&L responsibility and financial planning.
• Firm grasp of international supply chain operations and vendor management.
• A highly commercial mindset with the ability to move fast, solve problems, and lead from the front.
• Background in agriculture, food production, biotech or adjacent sectors is a bonus—not a requirement.
• Strong communicator who thrives in dynamic, no-nonsense environments.

We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to help build one of Asia's most promising biotech startups.