Chief Operating Officer

BioTalent Canada is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as the strategic and operational partner to the President & CEO. The COO will translate strategy into measurable results, strengthen financial sustainability, and ensure the organization’s continued leadership within Canada’s bio-economy.

This is a high-impact role for an entrepreneurial leader who thrives on balancing strategy and execution - from overseeing diversified revenue streams to driving organizational performance and building an inclusive, high-performing culture.

What You’ll Do

• Translate strategy into clear operating plans with KPIs, budgets, and timelines
• Lead and diversify revenue streams (federal funding, sponsorships, fee-for-service, and grants)
• Oversee operational revenue-generating activities, project budgets, and deliverables
• Support continuous improvement of processes, systems, and technology to increase capacity and efficiency
• Provide inclusive, affable leadership across departments, strengthening people and culture
• Build compelling value propositions for government, partners, and core audiences in the industry
• Represent BioTalent Canada nationally as a trusted, credible voice for Canada’s bio-economy

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience (including 5+ in senior operations or executive roles)
• Proven ability to operate at the intersection of federal funding, sales-driven revenue models, and sectoral partnerships
• Strong business and financial acumen with a track record of meeting ambitious revenue targets.
• Strategic thinker with intuitive cross-disciplinary insight (federal, sectoral, and sales)
• A people-first leader with experience embedding inclusion, collaboration, and performance into culture
• Demonstrated interest and aptitude in artificial intelligence (AI) and applying emerging tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making
• Sectoral association or national non-profit experience strongly preferred
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

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Why Join Us?

At BioTalent Canada, we support the people behind life-changing science. As COO, you’ll have a direct impact on ensuring our sustainability, advancing national workforce priorities, and shaping the future of our sector.

BioTalent Canada offers a competitive total rewards package. Our hybrid work environment offers the flexibility to regularly work from the Ottawa office a minimum of two days per week and remotely from a designated home office.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining your interest and qualifications. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected and the position has been filled.

BioTalent Canada prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applications in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in BioTalent Canada, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.