Ryan Dorfman

Chief Operations Officer @Prolytix

Essex Junction, VT, US

Chief Operations Officer | Pharmaceutical & Contract Development ExecutiveAccomplished operations leader with 25+ years of experience in pharmaceutical product development, analytical method development, and the manufacturing of reagents and custom collection devices. Successfully built and scaled a contract research organization (CRO) into a full-service, one-stop partner supporting pharmaceutical clients from early discovery through clinical release.Extensive experience operating within a private equity-owned environment, with a proven track record of delivering shareholder value through operational optimization, growth initiatives, and strategic planning. Led acquisition due diligence efforts, evaluating operational fit, integration readiness, and value creation opportunities for bolt-on and platform investments.As COO, I lead all Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) activities with full P&L responsibility across five business units, managing business unit heads and cross-functional teams to align operations with strategic goals while optimizing quality, compliance, and cost structure.Core CompetenciesStrategic Leadership & Business ScalingOperational Excellence & Continuous ImprovementPrivate Equity Operations & Value CreationAcquisition Due Diligence & IntegrationP & L Ownership & Budget PlanningCross-Functional Team LeadershipFinancial Process Optimization (with CFO)Commercial Enablement & Market Strategy (with VP of BD)Business units include Reagent Manufacturing, Custom Collection Devices, GMP Analytical Services, Bioanalytical Services (GLP, GCP, and CLIA), and R&D.

Temple University - Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Ph.D., Biochemistry

Marietta College

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry