Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures (as of March 2020) are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 800 laboratories across 50 countries and about 50,000 staff.

Eurofins CDMO

Eurofins CDMO (Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization) provides integrated, end-to-end solutions for preclinical & clinical outsourcing services of both Drug Substance and Drug Product, for both Biologicals and Small Molecules. With operations in Europe, North America and Asia, Eurofins CDMO helps (bio)pharmaceutical companies move rapidly from research stage to clinical and commercial development and manufacturing through integrated services to compress timelines to market.

Function description:

Eurofins CDMO is seeking a Senior Vice President to establish and operate a successful Biologics development and manufacturing organization in North America.  The focus of the operation will be on multiple biologic modalities and include both drug substance and drug product fill and finish, from pre-clinical development through to clinical and commercial supply.  The candidate will have strong leadership, management and entrepreneurial skills.  Demonstrated success with business start-ups and integrating acquired organizations is a strong asset.   The Senior Vice President, North America Biologics will report to executive leadership and interact across all levels across the company.

The Senior Vice President will oversee a growing business with a diversified client portfolio of biologics technologies and products.  The candidate will provide strategic direction, technical expertise, M&A support and tactical oversight for all activities of the biologics business within North America.  

Primary responsibilities:

·         Establish a North American biologics operations for drug substances and products, through internal investment and appropriate external acquisitions. 

·         Develop and lead the NA Biologics CDMO team, establishing development, clinical and commercial manufacturing capabilities. 

·         Establish supporting infrastructure capabilities in administration, Business Development, and IT

·         Support the Eurofins M&A group within the field of biologics and fill finish

·         Build a sustainable high-performance team fostering an environment of innovation, entrepreneurialism, collaboration, continuous improvement and people engagement.

Competences and education:

·         An advanced degree is preferred in pharmaceutical, chemical, biological sciences or engineering, with at least 15 years of experience with biologics, including 5 years in a leadership position.

·         Strong technical and leadership experience in biologic drug substance and product development and GMP manufacturing.

·         General knowledge across technical disciplines

·         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.

·         Commercial experience associated with building and leading a business (business development, contracts, P&L management, marketing, 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.

·         A salary, depending on your experience, based on market practice.

·         Competitive bonus and stock option plan.