Chief Operating Officer Lazio

Chief Operating Officer
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

About Ocean Twist Ocean Twist Biotechnology is a young company active in the Blue Economy sector.

We create sustainable proteins for aquaculture feeds through biotech extraction of proteins from agricultural side streams and insects.

We aim to fast-track the ecological transition of aquaculture and minimize its negative impact on marine life and the environment.

Our mission is to protect the oceans from overfishing by making aquaculture less impactful and completely independent of wild fishing, thus eliminating human harm to marine ecosystems.

Aquaculture is the most sustainable source of animal protein, and Ocean Twist empowers fish farmers to be even more environmentally friendly with feeds that reduce their impact on marine ecosystems.

About the Role We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to partner with the CEO in leading the strategic and operational growth of the company.

The COO will oversee and optimize all aspects of operations, ensuring the successful growth of the company.

Growth involves the further commercial development of the existing products as well as the technical scale-up of new products from working prototype to mass production.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Fundraising SupportCollaborate with the CEO to define and implement the company's strategic roadmap. Assist in investor relations, including preparing operational insights for fundraising efforts and engaging with key stakeholders. Drive initiatives to secure funding, leveraging operational metrics and strategic goals. Operational ManagementLead the commercial and technical growth of the company, ensuring alignment with market readiness metrics. Oversee day-to-day operations, addressing challenges directly and implementing solutions to ensure efficiency and quality. Lead the assessment of different business models such as contract manufacturing, licensing or in-house production. Define and monitor KPIs specific to production, supply chain, and cost optimization, ensuring continuous improvement. Team Leadership and DevelopmentBuild and mentor a high-performing operational team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. Train the management team into becoming leaders with a broader skillset. Performance Management and MetricsDevelop and oversee metrics such as production efficiency, scalability benchmarks, cost per unit, and time-to-market improvements. Monitor the progress of product scale-up, market penetration, and client satisfaction KPIs. Ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and deliver financial performance insights. Stakeholder CollaborationAct as a bridge between internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment on production timelines, quality standards, and strategic goals. Manage relationships with production partners, suppliers, and clients to optimize collaboration and outcomes. Change Management and Growth EnablementGuide the organization through critical growth phases, including team expansion and market entry. Implement systems and processes to support scalability and operational resilience. Ideal Candidate Profile At least 5 years of proven experience in operational leadership roles, particularly in scaling production from pilot to industrial levels. Strong understanding of KPIs relevant to biotech or agritech industries, such as cost per unit, production efficiency, and supply chain metrics. Demonstrated ability to support fundraising efforts through operational insights and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous. Engagement Details This is a full-time position based in Rome.

The COO will report directly to the CEO and play a key role in scaling the company to its next phase of industrial and commercial success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €35, 000. 00 - €70, 000. 00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

00131 Roma, RM: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Education:

Bachelor's (Required)Experience:

Top Management: 2 years (Required)Language:

English (Required)Italian (Preferred)Expected Start Date: 01/04/2025

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