COO - Pharma

Our client is a rapidly expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing and telehealth wellness company operating at the forefront of the peptide and compound pharmacy industry. With a diverse portfolio including pharmacies, manufacturing facilities, 3PLs, and telehealth platforms and are on an aggressive growth trajectory toward becoming a billion-dollar enterprise. This role is ideal for a high-energy, problem-solving executive who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has the pharmaceutical expertise to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while scaling multiple business verticals simultaneously. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Leadership: Drive day-to-day operations across multiple business entities including pharmacies, manufacturing sites, telehealth platforms, and R&D initiatives • Operational Excellence: Oversee the integration and management of 30+ brands across diverse wellness verticals (hormone replacement therapy, peptide research, concierge medicine, etc.) • Board Collaboration: Report directly to the CEO/Chairman and Board of Directors, serving as the primary liaison between executive operations and board governance • Growth & Expansion: Execute aggressive expansion plans including launching multiple telehealth sites, opening new pharmacies, and overseeing a manufacturing facility build-out • Regulatory Navigation: Ensure compliance across 503B pharmacy operations, FDA regulations, and evolving peptide industry legislation • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with investors, attorneys, and industry partners • Problem Solving: Address complex, multi-faceted challenges across manufacturing, pharmacy operations, technology platforms, customer service, and sales operations • Culture Leadership: Maintain and enhance the positive, solution-oriented team culture while managing a diverse workforce • Revenue Growth: Drive revenue growth within the first 12-24 months through strategic initiatives and operational improvements Requirements • Education: Bachelor's degree required • Pharmacy Expertise: Deep understanding of pharmacy operations, 503B compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and related regulatory frameworks • Growth Leadership: Proven track record of growing a company from $25M to $100M+ in revenue • Multi-Brand Experience: Experience managing multiple brands, business units, or diverse product lines simultaneously (similar to restaurant groups, healthcare systems, or pharmaceutical portfolios) • Problem-Solving Mindset: Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and thrive in fast-paced, startup-like environments despite company size • Positive Leadership Style: Track record of leading with optimism, solution-orientation, and emotional intelligence • Communication Skills: Excellent ability to collaborate across departments, manage up to boards, and inspire teams • High Energy & Work Ethic: Ability to match the intensity of a high-growth organization (this is not a maintenance role) Preferred Qualifications • Advanced Education: PhD or MBA strongly preferred • Public Company Experience: Experience taking a company from private to public, including working with investors, understanding acquisitions, and navigating IPO processes • 503B Specific Experience: Direct experience working with or within a 503B compounding pharmacy environment • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with peptide therapeutics, hormone replacement therapy, or telehealth business models • Corporate Development: Experience with M&A, strategic acquisitions, and corporate structure optimization Benefits Base Salary: $190k - $270k (Negotiable on experience) Variable Compensation: Bonus structure and equity opportunities (to be discussed) Benefits Package: • Comprehensive Medical Coverage (Health, Dental Vision) • Life Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plan through Insperity Paid Time Off: Unpaid PTO policy with flexible approach Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate Work Environment: Remote with travel to company locations; future corporate office planned in Washington, DC. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Commitment to Diversity: Keller Executive Search and its clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected. Reasonable Accommodations: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and pregna