SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. 

The Geochemistry Business Manager is accountable for the overall business performance, commercial growth, and operational excellence of the Geochemistry and Non-Energy laboratories in Saudi Arabia. This is a senior leadership role with full P&L ownership, responsible for scaling laboratory operations in line with Saudi Arabia’s mining expansion (Vision 2030) while delivering sustainable revenue growth, margin protection, and world-class QHSE performance.

The role combines commercial leadership, market development, and laboratory operations, acting as the senior interface with key mining clients, regulators, and strategic partners.

Business & Commercial Leadership

• Own and deliver full P&L performance, including revenue growth, cost control, utilization, and margins
• Define and execute the commercial strategy for geochemistry services in Saudi Arabia
• Drive business development, contract negotiation, and long-term client relationships
• Build and manage a robust project pipeline across exploration, development, and production phases
• Personally engage with key mining companies, EPCs, consultants, and government stakeholders

Laboratory Operations & Performance

• Lead end-to-end laboratory operations across Sample Preparation, Assay, and Multi-Element / Advanced Analysis
• Ensure laboratories meet production, quality, turnaround time (TAT), and capacity utilization targets
• Balance volume-driven services with margin-driven analytical offerings
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, workflow, and equipment uptime

Leadership & Organization Design

• Design and lead a high-accountability laboratory organization
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing laboratory leaders
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and talent development

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with QHSE policies, ISO 17025, and local environmental regulations
• Maintain audit readiness and uphold the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of analytical results

Strategy & Growth

• Support lab start-up, ramp-up, and regional expansion initiatives
• Provide technical and commercial input into RFQs, RFPs, and major tenders
• Align laboratory strategy with corporate objectives and Saudi market dynamics

Education

• University degree in a Science related program with a strong preference in Geochemistry or a related field is required

Experience

• 8-10+ years in geochemistry or minerals testing laboratories
• Minimum 5 years in a senior supervisory / business leadership role
• Direct exposure to mining projects (exploration, development, production)
• Demonstrated P&L ownership or clear accountability for revenue and costs
• Proven business development, contract negotiation, and account growth experience
• Strong client-facing background (not lab-only)
• Expert understanding of the mining and minerals value chain

Competencies

• Strong commercial and revenue growth mindset
• Clear understanding of laboratory economics: volume, margin, utilization, and cost drivers
• Confident, accountable leadership style with executive presence
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment