Chief Operating Officer

CV-Library

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

12 months ago

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Posted: 24 Apr 2025 (12 months ago)

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At ARx, we connect pioneering minds with groundbreaking companies. Right now, we’re searching for an exceptional COO / Head of R&D to join a fast-growing biotech innovator revolutionizing sustainable, slaughter-free meat production.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a world-class scientific team, drive cutting-edge research, and shape the future of food. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a visionary leader, and want to make an impact on both science and sustainability, we want to hear from you!

🔬 The Role

As COO / Head of R&D, you’ll be at the heart of scientific innovation and operational strategy, guiding a team of researchers, engineers, and scientists. You will:

✔️ Lead & execute R&D strategies to develop scalable cultivated meat technology
✔️ Bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and commercial reality
✔️ Drive product innovation from concept to market launch
✔️ Manage & grow a high-performance team
✔️ Oversee intellectual property & regulatory compliance
✔️ Collaborate with leading academic institutions & industry partners

🎯 What We’re Looking For

🔹 PhD or equivalent experience in Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, or related fields
🔹 Hands-on expertise in cell culture, media development, bioreactor scale-up, and tissue engineering
🔹 Proven leadership in biotech, bioprocessing, or pharmaceuticals (4+ years)
🔹 Experience taking biotechnology products from lab to market
🔹 Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills
🔹 Passionate about sustainability, science, and innovation

🌍 Why Join?

💰 Competitive salary & stock options
🏝 26 holidays + bank holidays
⏱ Flexible hours & work-life balance
📈 Unmatched career growth in a rapidly scaling industry
🥩 Be at the forefront of the alternative protein revolution
🏛 Work in state-of-the-art facilities at a world-leading research institution

This role is high-impact, intellectually stimulating, and mission-driven—an opportunity to help transform how the world produces food while saving billions of animal lives.

If you’re ready to lead breakthrough innovation and take cultivated meat to the next level, apply now!

🔗 Contact ARx to discuss this role in confidence

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