Business Unit Manager, Microbiology Pharma

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Business Unit Manager, Microbiology PharmaFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink and the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories support many of the world’s largest companies in ensuring product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling.As part of its commitment to society and the planet, Eurofins delivers testing services that protect public health while upholding strong corporate responsibility standards. This includes a dedicated focus on environmental sustainability as well as fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across its global network.Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing offers complete CMC Testing Services for the Bio/Pharmaceutical industry, including all starting materials, process intermediates, drug substances, drug product, packaging, and manufacturing support through our broad technical expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Virology, Chemistry and Microbiology.Our local presence ensures personal service backed by a unique global breadth of harmonised capabilities that support all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical drug development and manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) is the world’s largest network of GMP laboratories supporting the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries.At our Schönenwerd site (Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Switzerland AG), we deliver high‑quality microbiology services ensuring the safety and reliability of critical healthcare products.Job DescriptionTo strengthen our leadership team, we are seeking an experienced and inspirational Business Unit Manager, Microbiology Pharma (100% – Schönenwerd) who will play a key role in driving the continued growth of our business in Switzerland.In this key leadership role, you will take full strategic and operational ownership of the Microbiology Pharma Business Unit and drive growth, quality, and innovation.Your responsibilities include:Strategic and operational leadership of an established microbiology teamEnsuring GMP‑compliant laboratory operations and continuous process improvementsFull responsibility for budget, revenue, profitability, and capacity planningFurther development of the service portfolio and active contribution to business expansionClose collaboration with QA, Operations, Sales, and Eurofins’ international networkCoaching, motivating, and developing your team membersRepresentation of the Business Unit towards customers, partners, and authorities QualificationsYou are a great match if you bring:A university degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related fieldSeveral years of leadership experience in a GMP‑regulated laboratory environmentSolid understanding of microbiological methods (e.g., bioburden, environmental monitoring, utility testing (clean water, gas), endotoxin testing, media fills)Strong business mindset; experience with P&L responsibility is a plusExcellent communication and people‑leadership skillsStrong customer focus and ability to effectively prioritise in a dynamic environmentVery good command of English and GermanAdditional InformationWhat We Offer:A key leadership position within a fast‑growing, internationally connected life‑science companyThe opportunity to actively shape the future of our Schönenwerd siteModern laboratory and office infrastructureA supportive, motivated team and short decision‑making pathsAttractive internal development and training opportunities across the Eurofins Group If we have aroused your interest, we would be delighted if you could send us a personal cover letter, your CV and...