Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Business Unit Manager

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories • $90K — $120K *
Desoto, TX 75115In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in science or related field
  • 7+ years of applicable and progressively expanded laboratory experience, MBA preferred
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Strong technical and management background
  • Proven ability to lead laboratory personnel and optimize workflow
  • Experience in laboratory procedures and data analysis
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute local business growth strategy
  • Streamline lab operations for efficiency and productivity
  • Ensure high profitability and compliance with industry standards
  • Lead marketing and sales initiatives, maintaining strong client relationships
  • Foster cross-selling opportunities with other Eurofins labs
  • Set and monitor team goals through KPIs
  • Oversee budget preparation and strategic planning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Generous paid vacation and holidays
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION AND OBJECTIVES:

To lead and expand a Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Business Unit in DesMoines, IAb. Exceed business expansion and profitability goals. Entrepreneurial spirit, this person leans toward opportunity. This candidate will build a positive work environment that drives teamwork and collaboration to deliver exceptional client experiences. The candidate should be a proactive, confident self-starter who thrives in competitive situations

POSITION & OBJECTIVES:
  • Develop the local strategy to grow the business.
  • Improve operations efficiency at laboratories and logistics (sample taking). Streamline the operational processes and make good use of IT so as to achieve high efficiency. Support the development, implementation and optimal use of the Company's Laboratory Information Management System eLims and ensure its efficient usage at all levels of the laboratory to improve productivity and profitability.
  • Increase profitability to meet best industry standards in all activities.
  • Lead / take part in the marketing and sales process and ensure that the relations with the clients are good and efficient. Attend and lead meetings with key clients, at all levels, and develop an in-depth knowledge of customer requirements through regular meetings.
  • Make sure that cross-selling synergies with other Eurofins laboratories in Europe are being developed.
  • Support compliance of ISO/IEC 17025:2005
  • Take appropriate measures to improve economic profit, including hands-on personal commitment in addressing situations where profit levels are too low.
  • Hire, motivate, develop and retain excellent Leaders and employees.
  • Define and agree goals and milestones with your team(s) and ensure goals are defined and communicated to their respective teams. Set up customer centric Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress. Follow up as appropriate and become hands on if required to ensure achievement of goals.
  • Improve the technical and scientific aspects of the business units by ensuring the appropriate development and application of new techniques and business processes.
  • Develop strategies, and a business plan to achieve and/or expand market leadership in the the Grain industry while reaching and/or maintaining the required level of profitability. Implement the strategy as agreed with the representative of your shareholder.
  • Prepare and propose annual budget and 3 years plan. Report on any deviations to deliver agreed upon results to your shareholders.
  • Develop and report on the Business Unit KPI's.
  • Lead / take part in Group projects / initiatives / assignments in the Country and abroad as agreed from time to time with his or her board.
  • In relation with your Managing Director, negotiate and manage the profitable integration of acquisitions in accordance with strategic goals and decisions / guidelines defined by the board.
  • Ensure that all companies you are in charge of have appropriate systems, work ethics and policies in place to guarantee high quality of service to clients.
  • Maintain Customer satisfaction, including internal customers.
  • Guarantee and control that all relevant legal and Health & Safety requirements are being abided to, in the Business Unit(s) under your direct or indirect responsibility, that the accreditations are being maintained and regularly expanded and that all employees act according to Eurofins values.
  • Lead according to Eurofins Leadership Charter and act as a role model for leadership and staff.


Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required
  • Minimum bachelor's degree in science or related field
  • 7+ years of applicable and progressively expanded laboratory experience, MBA
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Strong technical and management background required
  • Must be able to organize and lead laboratory personnel in a manner that reflects corporate goals and objectives and schedule workflow to optimize laboratory productivity and client satisfaction in a cost-effective manner
  • Ability to understand and analyze financial statements
  • Ability to lead lab through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience in laboratory procedures, data analysis, computer operations
  • Experience in technical/business writing and giving oral presentations
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Responsive problem solver and action oriented
  • Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills
  • Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
  • Fluent in English is required


Additional Information

What we Offer:
  • Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

About Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract research organization (CRO) providing analytical, research and testing services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, crop protection, chemical, food, environmental and consumer products industries. The company was founded in 1961 and has grown to become one of the largest CROs in the world, with over 50 locations in 20 countries. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is part of the Eurofins Scientific Group, a global leader in bioanalytical testing and laboratory services. The company's services include method development and validation, stability testing, quality control testing, and regulatory compliance support.
Learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
* Ladders Estimates

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