Business Unit Manager
Core
Maintain positive operating margin at the laboratory level, supervise all laboratory personnel, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
Role type
Senior Business Unit Manager (Laboratory Operations)
Builds
Laboratory testing services for clients across multiple industries
Domain
Life sciences / Environmental testing / Laboratory operations
Required skills
P&L management, budgeting, team leadership, regulatory compliance (EPA, DOT, OSHA), quality control, client relations, strategic planning, financial analysis, operational efficiency, policy enforcement
Preferred skills
Marketing strategy development, capital expense decision-making, business expansion planning, cross-location coordination, technical meeting representation
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), financial planning tools
Responsibilities
Lead, schedule, and train employees; ensure adherence to quality and efficiency standards; manage technical conduct and quality control of analytical evaluations; establish business relationships with clients and industry officials; analyze monthly laboratory indicators (costs, turnaround time, productivity); approve major expenses and control costs; perform annual performance reviews; handle employee relations issues; coordinate interaction between laboratory departments; propose major investments to executives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with P&L accountability