Job Specifications
Date posted: Feb 10, 2026
City: Boston
Country/Region: US
Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited
Job Requisition ID: 10160
U.S. Chief Operating Officer
About Servier
Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.
Role Summary
The newly created U.S. Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as a senior executive leader of a high-growth, U.S.-based pharmaceutical organization, responsible for driving operational excellence, commercial success, and long-term strategic direction. Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will oversee a broad portfolio including the Commercial organization, Medical Affairs, and other functional areas as directed by the CEO that are critical to the Company’s success.
In addition to managing operations, the COO will also be crucial in driving topline results, while bolstering the organizational culture, strengthening the leadership team, and cultivating a high-achieving, patient-focused atmosphere based on cooperation, responsibility, and inclusivity. As a member of the U.S. executive leadership team (US Strategic Council), this leader will not only serve as chair of the US Strategic Council, which will be accountable for driving enterprise decisions but also act as a visible representative to external stakeholders such as payers, advocates, regulators, customers, and strategic partners while assisting the Company in navigating its upcoming stages of innovation, market expansion, and organizational transformation. Key will also be to increase patient access to our portfolio of innovative, best-in-class medications.
This individual will play a key role in shaping Company culture, ensuring cross-functional alignment, and leading the organization through the next phase of innovation, M&A and rapid growth within the pharmaceutical sector. Both an enterprise and positive growth mindset will be key to this individual’s success in this position.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute the U.S. business strategy in alignment with global priorities and therapeutic focus areas.
Partner with the CEO to define long-term vision, annual operating plans, and performance metrics.
Ensure cross-functional alignment, disciplined governance, and delivery of enterprise objectives.
Shape long-term portfolio, investment, and organizational priorities to sustain growth in primary therapeutic areas
Encourage operational excellence through cross-functional accountability, strong performance management, and rigorous execution. Ensure the U.S. P&L meets its operational, financial, and strategic goals.
Anticipate market, regulatory, and scientific trends that could impact the business; proactively adjust strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
Serve as a role model for the Company’s values and culture, fostering an environment of integrity, innovation, and inclusion.
Encourage the combination of data-driven decision-making, real-world evidence, and digital technologies/AI to improve operational efficiency, medical impact, and commercial efficacy.
Oversee risk management and compliance procedures for all U.S. activities, making sure they adhere to industry standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
Lead enterprise transformation projects that improve organizational agility, scalability, and innovation in the face of changing scientific and market conditions.
Commercial & Market
Ensure strategies for Servier’s commercial assets are ambitious, competitive, and aligned with patient and provider needs.
Accountability for market positioning, delegating execution to commercial leadership and launch readiness, as required.
To promote smooth execution, make sure that commercial initiatives are well integrated with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, and R&D.
Encourage patient-centered commercialization tactics that strike a balance between accessibility, clinical value, and long-term financial viability. Ensure that patient and provider choices are reflected in omni-channel marketing and digital engagement tactics.
Shape payer, access, and pricing strategies through oversight and strategic input, ensuring competitive advantage without being involved in day-to-day operations.
Medical Affairs
Provide strategic oversight of Medical Affairs, ensuring that scientific engagement, evidence generation, and compliance support business goals.
Ensure robust scientific exchange, medical strategy development, and compliance in alignment with industry standards and ethical frameworks.
Utilize in-depth knowledge of the payer, provider, regulatory, and policy aspects of the US healthcare system to inform strategy and impact results.
Serve as a thought partner to R&D and clinical leaders on portfo