VII. Operations Plan
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Functional Roles
[Company Name] contains the following functional roles:
Research & Development Role
- Direct responsibility for technological advances relating to the device
- Responsible for production of prototyping, 3D printing, and CAD-drawn samples
- Oversight of staff members who work with every phase of production
FDA Administration Role
- Direct responsibility for timely FDA review and approval process
- Oversight of timelines for customization process; in tandem with R & D
Administrative & Human Resources Role
- Direct responsibility for all office functions and administrative procedures, including financial accounting and tax processes
- Customer relations responsibility
- HR responsibility (until future HR Director hired)
- Oversight of maintenance staff and inventory, stock, and supplies
Marketing & Sales Manager
- Responsible for all marketing and sales promotions and presentations
- Responsible for representation of the company at trade shows and in seminars or other industry events
- Oversight of sales representatives
Milestones
The following are a series of steps that lead to our vision of long-term success. [Company Name] expects to achieve the following milestones in the following [xyz] months:
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| [Date 1] | Finalize lease agreement |
| [Date 2] | Design and build out [Company Name] |
| [Date 3] | Hire and train initial staff |
| [Date 4] | Kickoff of promotional campaign |
| [Date 5] | Launch [Company Name] |
| [Date 6] | Reach break-even |
