Business Unit Manager - Macronutrients

The scope of this job is to manage multiple groups within Eurofins US Food that conduct multi-disciplined assays to generate results, solve problems and interpret data of a scientific nature. The responsibility of the role is to meet operational objectives and drive growth within the cost center(s) reporting directly to the role. Additional responsibility is to drive growth across Eurofins US Food and align resources to strategic needs. All activities required of position are conducted in compliance and support of ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

Entrepreneurial in 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support compliance of ISO/IEC 17025:2005
• May be required to assume responsibilities of Site Operations in the absence of the Site Operations Head
• Assists with performance evaluations, staffing decisions and other supervisory activities for the assigned functional groups.
• Reviews and approves work performed in Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation for scientific validity and compliance with Eurofins SOPs
• Complete understanding of Eurofins SOPs as they apply to food testing services.
• Provides technical guidance to the employees of Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation
• Provides management direction to designated groups with frequent site-wide leadership.
• Assists in the planning and managing of business development and marketing activities for section to form client/company partnerships. Foresees and promotes interdisciplinary applications of research expertise.
• Trains and mentors’ staff, supervisors, and other managers within Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation
• Works with the Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation commercial and Technical Development teams to expand Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation to new clients and to develop new services.
• Maintains client contacts and establishes new contacts for specific service or market segments.
• Works with clients to design method development projects, method validations and testing programs that will meet client requirements.
• Prepares protocols, reports, and other documents associated with Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation
• Interprets and implements policies affecting staff, fiscal and technical management for the department.
• Discusses study problems or scope changes with appropriate personnel and suggests solutions and actions to solve problems. Manages the impact on time and cost.
• Assesses feasibility/monitors/evaluates/reviews the scientific and financial performance of studies and projects.
• Contributes to long-range planning and technical policies of the department.
• Works with Human Resources to implement appropriate affirmative action, salary administration and communication programs within the department.
• Conducts and hosts client visits to Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation
• May have the additional responsibility of managing quality systems.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.