Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Convergent Research
Job overview
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Imprint, a biomedical Focused Research Organization under Convergent Research, leads commercial strategy, product development, and operational scalability to drive impact in chronic disease research.
Responsibilities and impact
The COO manages product strategy, partner engagement, strategic leadership, go-to-market readiness, IP strategy, business development, fundraising, data strategy, and oversees non-technical team members to ensure company growth and operational health.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $250,000, health, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) match up to 6%, and a wellness allowance.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a biotech, hardware, or software background with executive experience scaling companies from seed to Series A, cross-functional leadership, product management, go-to-market execution, 7+ years of team management, and strong negotiation and communication skills; advanced degrees and biotech-specific expertise are preferred.
Work environment and culture
Imprint operates as a tight-knit, impact-driven team within a philanthropic, startup-like environment focused on moonshot biomedical research with collaboration across technical and operational domains.
Company information
Convergent Research supports early-stage Focused Research Organizations like Imprint, which focuses on biomedical research combining immunology, machine learning, and neuroscience to uncover causes of chronic diseases.
Team overview
The COO will lead Imprint’s non-technical team including a Senior Operations Manager and external consultants, collaborating closely with the CEO, leadership team, and advisors.
Job location and travel
The position is based in New York City with required office presence and occasional travel to Europe, reflecting the company's international team.
Unique job features
The role is unique for its leadership in a nonprofit, philanthropic-funded biomedical startup environment blending advanced R&D with commercial and operational scaling in a moonshot research context.
Company overview
Convergent Research is an innovative organization focused on advancing scientific and technological breakthroughs through collaborative research initiatives. They generate revenue by partnering with academic institutions, private sector companies, and government agencies to fund and commercialize cutting-edge projects. Founded to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, Convergent Research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and has a history of successfully bringing novel technologies to market. Candidates should be aware of their strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and impact-driven research.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your strategic leadership and operational management experience in biotech or software startups, especially scaling from seed to Series A or beyond, to align with Imprint's growth phase.
Emphasize your expertise in product management, go-to-market strategy, IP strategy, fundraising, and cross-functional team leadership, reflecting the COO's broad responsibilities at Convergent Research.
Apply through multiple channels including Convergent Research's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current leaders and team members in the Imprint division at Convergent Research on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent company milestones, expressing enthusiasm for their moonshot biomedical research, or asking about the culture and growth plans of Imprint.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'product strategy,' 'go-to-market execution,' 'IP strategy,' 'biotech scaling,' 'fundraising,' and 'cross-functional leadership' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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