Chief Operating Officer (COO) – International Pharma

About the role

We are seeking an operational leader to build the next stage of J. Molner, a growing pharmaceutical company with Estonian roots and global ambitions. The COO will own the day‑to‑day operational engine and create a scalable platform for international growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global operations end‑to‑end, covering supply chain, procurement, S&OP, production planning, logistics, inventory management and CMO relationships.
• Develop and coach teams, set clear expectations and drive performance and accountability.
• Drive cross‑functional execution for post‑acquisition integration, new product launches and operational improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate R&D execution, including development pipeline, technical transfers and stability programmes.
• Work closely with Quality and Regulatory leadership to ensure operational alignment and effective execution.
• Partner with the Founder/CEO on US operational and commercial coordination, linking Estonia and US operations.
• Oversee operational financial performance and build scalable processes that support new products and geographies.

Required profile

• Senior operational leadership experience managing multiple functions simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of the full product lifecycle from development to commercial launch.
• Background in a manufacturing‑intensive, regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals or medical devices.
• Hands‑on operator comfortable moving between big‑picture strategy and detailed execution.
• Proven ability to build high‑performing teams with strong accountability.
• Commercial mindset with focus on cost discipline, working capital and efficiency.
• Clear, direct communication and decisive problem‑solving with imperfect information.
• Comfortable working internationally; excellent command of English.

Required skills

• Supply chain management
• Procurement
• S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
• Production planning
• Logistics and inventory management
• CMO relationship management
• R&D coordination
• Quality and regulatory alignment
• Financial performance oversight

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the operating model of a scaling international pharmaceutical company.
• Real responsibility and autonomy working directly with the Founder/CEO.
• International scope from day one with operations in Estonia and the US.
• Strong, experienced team across operations, supply chain, quality, regulatory, legal and finance.
• Fast‑moving environment where decisions are implemented quickly.
• Potential to grow the mandate as the organisation scales.
• Participation in the company’s equity option programme.