General Manager
Core
Lead Personal Care & Cosmetics laboratory operations in Burbank, CA, driving business performance, financial results, and regulatory compliance in a GMP environment.
Role type
Senior General Manager (Site Leader)
Builds
Laboratory testing services for personal care, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries
Domain
Life Sciences / Food & Beverage / Cosmetics / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
GMP quality systems, analytical chemistry, chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS), wet chemistry, P&L ownership, strategic planning, team leadership, regulatory audit management, data integrity, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
MBA, M.S. or Ph.D., experience in pharmaceutical or biotech sectors, advanced chromatography troubleshooting
Technologies
HPLC, UPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS
Responsibilities
Lead overall site strategy and growth initiatives; Own full site P&L including revenue, margins, and EBITDA; Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards; Oversee laboratory functions including Chemistry, Microbiology, Stability, and Sample Management; Lead and develop a cross-functional leadership team; Drive continuous improvement in operations, quality, and technical capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive leadership scope