Business Unit Manager - DQCI

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 63,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 million, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Business Unit Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Lead team, schedule, and train employees

·         Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations

·         Ensure coverage and performance

·         Foster morale and teamwork

·         Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

·         Regular attendance and punctuality

·         Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed

·         Responsible for the supervision, organization, and coordination of all technical activities of personnel within the principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and the professional development of subordinate employees.

·         Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet the goals of the company.

·         Ensure that all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental programs are adhered to and documentation is maintained.

·         Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and peers.

·         Assist in the generation of marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans.

·         Serve as a member of the Corporate Management team and provide input toward the financial growth and development of the company.

·         Coordinate business activities with the Business Unit Managers from the other locations to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities.

·         Responsible for the overall operational success of the laboratory, which includes, but is not limited to:  budgeting, making decisions on capital expenses, managing senior staff, attending to major client needs, revenue & profit growth, and cost control. 

·         Oversee daily operations including:  laboratory, quality, logistic, and managerial duties.

·         Represent the laboratory in technical meetings.

·         Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in the preparation and quotation of major technical studies.

·         Implement the decisions of the executive committee.

·         Propose major investments to company executives.

·         Ensure that the laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget.

·         Approve major expenses and control the costs of the laboratory within established company guidelines.

·         Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity, etc.).

·         Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly.

·         Perform annual performance reviews for direct reporting personnel.  Coordinate and review annual reviews of other lab personnel.

·         Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with the support of Human Resources.

·         Coordinate the interaction between the different laboratory departments.

·         Understand and follow each Quality System document r