COO: Strategic Ops Leader with Mentorship & Flexibility

Bristol Myers Squibb; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 474,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Surprise, AZ is seeking a COO who blends professionalism with strategic planning to guide daily operations and long-term growth. This full-time executive will oversee the Surprise site, align with global objectives, and drive high-quality, timely outcomes.

The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and a disciplined approach to prioritization and risk management in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong situational awareness in unfamiliar environments.
• Proven ability to teach others and transfer knowledge.
• Comfort defending recommendations in front of skeptics.
• Experience at the C-level in a full-time role.
• Attention to detail with accuracy.
• Integrity to own and flag mistakes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work quality and flag issues before they escape.
• Support daily operations at the Surprise site and keep workflows moving.
• Keep the AZ engine running while you rebuild parts of it.
• Push back respectfully when a prioritization shortcut costs us later.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across locations.
• Deliver deadline-driven results aligned with broader business objectives.
• Notice the client-focused gap between the spec and the shipped product.

Skills

Situational awareness

Teach others

Defend recommendations

C-level experience

Detail oriented

Integrity

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in Surprise, AZ is seeking a COO who blends professionalism with strategic planning to guide daily operations and long-term growth. This full-time executive will oversee the Surprise site, align with global objectives, and drive high-quality, timely outcomes.

The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and a disciplined approach to prioritization and risk management in a fast-paced biotech environment.