Business Unit Manager - Oligonucleotides

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Overall Objectives:

To lead and grow the oligonucleotide manufacturing operations for Eurofins Genomic business in the US with full P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees, directs, coordinates and prioritizes the daily activities of the oligonucleotide production and the assigned staff.
• Hire, motivate, develop and retain excellent staff and manager under duty and make sure the essential training schedule is followed.
• Works very closely with the Sales and Marketing team to create business strategies, introduction of new products to align with the customer and market needs.
• Define and agree goals and milestones with the managers and staff and ensure goals are defined and communicated to their respective teams. Set up Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all areas of operations to monitor progress. Follow up as appropriate and become hands on if required to ensure achievement of goals.
• Support the development, implementation and optimal use of equipment and systems and ensure its efficient usage at all levels of manufacturing to improve productivity and profitability.
• Work closely with R&D, Maintenance and IT departments for implementing new equipment, new manufacturing processes and new products.
• Design and lead automation projects to streamline and improve the manufacturing process and make good use of IT to achieve high efficiency.
• Implement process controls, validations and metrics for the production equipment to monitor the stability of the manufacturing processes. Works closely with Quality department to ensure stability of process and product quality under proper documentation. Utilizes data analysis and statistical methods to improve product and process quality.
• Assumes budgetary and profitability responsibility of the oligonucleotide manufacturing laboratory including direct and indirect cost management. Works on identifying continuous improvement opportunities within production, material costs to improve operating margins. 
• Analyse problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations as well as manage the corrective actions.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or General Engineering, Masters or PhD in Chemistry preferred

Experience:

A minimum of seven to nine years’ experience in a manufacturing operations leadership position is required. Familiarity with LEAN and Six Sigma manufacturing principles preferred. MBA would be a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills Proven track record of implementing automation and process improvement in a production or manufacturing environment,  scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.