About the Company
Our client supports biotech, pharma and advanced therapy developers with high level analytical services from early development through to commercial supply. With over 20 years of experience, a strong reputation and a growing international client base, they’re ready for their next phase of strategic growth.
About the Role
To lead this evolution, we’re looking for a Managing Director with the entrepreneurial drive to build, lead and scale.
Responsibilities:
Set the course
* Translate strategic goals into a clear business roadmap.
* Own the P&L and drive both growth and margin improvement.
Lead from the front
* Act as the organisation’s ambassador.
* Build long term partnerships with clients, represent the business in scientific and commercial forums, and help win key accounts.
Build the future
* Create a culture of scientific excellence and operational discipline.
* Lead your team through change, invest in people, and foster collaboration across the wider group.
Scale smart
* Identify and capture opportunities to improve service delivery, grow international reach, and further embed the company in the drug development ecosystem.
Qualifications
* MSc or PhD in Life Sciences, Analytical Chemistry or a related field
* 15+ years in pharma, biotech or CROs, ideally across both scientific and commercial functions
* Experience leading teams and managing P&L responsibilities in a technical or scientific setting
* Comfortable being client facing and commercially active, ideally with BD experience
* Experience in GxP regulated environments is a plus
* Fluent in English, with solid Dutch communication skills
Required Skills
* Scientific credibility with commercial sharpness
* Understanding of how analytical services create value in drug development
* Ability to scale a business around analytical services
Preferred Skills
* Experience in GxP regulated environments
* Business Development experience
Please reach out to me for more information.