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Chief Operating Officer, Professional Services with a Focus on Research

EXECUTIVE SEARCH STATUS: Current

POSITION: Chief Operating Officer

NATURE OF BUSINESS: Professional Services with a Focus on Research

JOB LOCATION: Johannesburg

REPORTING TO: Managing Director

 

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY: Coordinate and direct all business operations in South Africa to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and a safe, quality business in a continuously improving business environment. Provide the necessary leadership and oversight to ensure that the company achieves its financial, operational, and strategic objectives.

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally within high-level operational or research-focused environments, particularly in industries like healthcare, life sciences, or related sectors.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the stature and gravitas to engage at Group Level and interface comfortably and confidently with business leaders and regulators at the highest level.
  • Experience of building, developing and leading a high calibre team and implementing team management by clearly defined goals, strategies and objectives
  • A senior executive who can adopt a hands-on approach. Ability to think conceptually, and problem solve while executing the strategy effectively
  • Demonstrated track record of leadership in operational growth, delivery, and excellence in dynamic and evolving environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MSc, complemented by a degree in business, management, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred), or equivalent experience.

Send your details in confidence to: siziwe.bulube@amropwoodburnmann.co.za

Note: Should you be interviewed by Amrop Woodburn Mann you will be asked to sign a consent form to permit us to verify your qualifications. Scanned copies of your degrees and diplomas may be asked for and can be sent to us when sending us your educational and career details.