Vice President Biologics

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years

Job DescriptionFunction description:Eurofins is seeking a Vice President to operate a successful Biologics contract research operation in Columbia, Missouri. The focus of the operation will be to define the vision and strategies for a world-class biologics laboratory and lead a talented team. This leader establishes biologics platform strategy and manages resources to ensure efficient progression of pipeline programs, confidence in biologic capabilities and foster client relations.

The Vice President will oversee a growing business with a diversified client portfolio of biologics technologies and products including cell and gene therapies. The candidate will provide technical expertise, P&L and tactical oversight for all activities of the biologics business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reports to Operations Vice President and manages a talented team of scientists focused on biologics including cell and gene therapies.
• Sets vision and implements strategies for a world-class biologics contract research organization.
• Establishes an operational model that optimizes to achieve industry-standard timelines with the flexibility to minimize bottlenecks by scaling resources according to program needs.
• Provides leadership, strategic oversight, resource management, and organizational framework to ensure timely achievement of pipeline goals.
• Provides functional leadership for business units including developing strategic plans, ownership of budget and ensuring business units have the right capabilities to deliver.
• Build a sustainable high-performance team fostering an environment of innovation, entrepreneurialism, collaboration, continuous improvement and people engagement.

QualificationsQualificationsCompetences And Education

• An advanced degree is preferred in pharmaceutical, chemical, biological sciences or engineering, with at least 15 years of experience with biologics including cell and gene therapy, in addition to at least 8 years in a leadership position.

General knowledge across technical disciplines

• Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and innovative biologics platform science, technologies and process development.
• Proficient in quality and regulatory requirements for biologics products and experienced in early-stage development.
• Strong scientific, strategic, creative and tactical skills with the ability to translate strategy into practical plans.
• Experience associated with building and leading a business (developing & attracting talent, business development, contracts, P&L management, capital programs)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with scientific and project management staff.

We Offer You

• A position with responsibility within a dynamic company.
• Working in an innovative and international environment together with a dynamic team.
• Professional and personal development is supported.
• Sustainable and meaningful approach in everything we do.
• An outstanding salary, depending on your experience, based on market practice.
• Competitive bonus and stock option plan.

Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.