Job Title
Chief Operating Officer
Industry Sector
GLP/Bioanalytical
Location / Territory
Salt Lake City
Salary Range
$275,000-$325,000
Total Compensation
400-450k OTE + Equity LTIP options
Company Size
175-200 employees
Position Id
201759
Position Summary

Position Summary
Chief Operating Officer with a global contract research organization (CRO) specializing in a bioanalytical and spatial spatial biology.

About the Role:

The Chief Operating Officer oversees the strategic and operational management of a multi-site bioanalytical laboratory, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business growth objectives. Responsibilities include optimizing workflows, managing budgets, driving quality assurance, and fostering collaboration across the three locations to enhance performance and client satisfaction.

Service Offering:

✅Comprehensive Bioanalytical Services

  • Discovery: Rapid pharmacokinetic and bioavailability studies to facilitate lead optimization.​
  • Method Development and Validation: Customized assay development and validation for both small and large molecules.​
  • Sample Analysis: High-throughput analysis under GLP and non-GLP conditions, supporting preclinical and clinical studies.​
  • Non-Proprietary Assays: A broad selection of ready-to-use assays to expedite drug development.

✅ Advanced Spatial Bioanalysis Solutions

  • Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI) – Pioneering quantitative imaging to visualize drug and biomarker distribution without labeling.
  • Spatial Biology – Integrating spatial context to elucidate drug efficacy at the cellular level, enhancing therapeutic evaluations.

Company Snapshot:

🌍 Global Bioanalysis Leader – A premier contract research organization (CRO) specializing in bioanalytical and spatial biology services.
🔬 Comprehensive Laboratory Solutions – Expertise in discovery bioanalysis, regulated bioanalysis, and advanced spatial bioanalysis to support drug development from early discovery through clinical stages.
🧬 Cutting-Edge Technologies – Utilizing mass spectrometry imaging and spatial biology to provide precise biomarker quantification and drug distribution analysis.
💡 Regulatory Excellence – Ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards through validated and high-quality bioanalytical methodologies.
🚀 Driving Innovation in Drug Development – Committed to accelerating therapeutic advancements by delivering high-impact scientific insights to pharmaceutical and biotech partners.

Estimated Compensation Package:

  • Base Salary: $275,000-$325,000
  • Bonus: 30%
  • Equity LTIP Options