Head of BioPharma Product Testing Benelux
Leiden, NetherlandsFull-timePosted Apr 24, 2026
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Head of BioPharma Product Testing BeneluxFull-timeCompany DescriptionFrom starting materials through to finished product testing, Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing’s network of over 45 facilities in more than 20 countries delivers the world’s most comprehensive scope of harmonised GMP testing services and seamless regulatory acceptance. As we have grown to become the world’s largest network of GMP product testing laboratories, we continue to uphold our founding promise of personal service and impeccable quality. When the world awaits your product, choose the laboratory that provides complete capabilities and rigorous quality systems you can trust.Job DescriptionWe are seeking the Head of BioPharma Product Testing, with end‑to‑end responsibility for the Benelux Biopharma Product Services network in the Benelux region. Reporting to Regional Business Line Leader BioPharma Product Testing Europe, this role holds full P&L accountability and leads strategy execution across a multi‑site, regulated, and growth‑oriented business. The position is based in Leiden, the Netherlands.Strategic & Commercial LeadershipDefine and execute the BioPharma Product Testing strategy across Benelux.Drive top‑line growth and market share expansion, with a strong focus on strategic and key accounts.Position and evolve the service portfolio to anticipate regulatory changes, customer needs, and market trends.Partner with Company Presidents, Boards, and Executive Management Teams to set long‑term objectives, scientific direction, and commercial priorities.Operational & P&L OwnershipMaintain full accountability for P&L performance, including revenue growth, margin, cost control, and capital discipline.Translate commercial strategy into concrete operational levers, ensuring efficient, scalable, and profitable service delivery across laboratories.Identify and drive structural performance improvements, combining entrepreneurial mindset with operational discipline.People & LeadershipEnsure the business is led by high‑calibre leaders; develop, coach, and succession‑plan key management talent.Foster open communication, accountability, and performance culture across countries and sites.QualificationsExperienceMinimum 7 years in senior leadership roles, with at least 3 years of full P&L responsibility for complex, multi‑site businesses.Demonstrated success in growth‑driven, commercial organisations.Ideally coming from regulated environment.EducationMaster’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Life Sciences required.LanguagesFluent in English and Dutch.CapabilitiesStrong commercial and strategic acumen.Excellent financial literacy and P&L ownership.Data driven and fact oriented decision maker.Proven people leader with the ability to build and challenge teams.Entrepreneurial, hands‑on, and outcome‑driven.Comfortable operating at Board and Executive level.Additional InformationWe support your development! Do you feel like you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.We embrace diversity! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.Find out more on our Careers page: https://careers.eurofins.com/Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies, 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 laboratories...