Associate Director/Business Unit Manager (Eurofins BioPharma Testing)

Short Summary

Associate Director/Business Unit Manager (Eurofins BioPharma Testing) with Eurofins. Opportunity Summary: This is a high-visibility opportunity to establish a new BPT microbiology lab in Houston, Tx. The role includes building out a new laboratory from scratch, standing up a new business and building a new team. Position Overview: Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is seeking an entrepreneurial and operationally strong…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Associate Director/Business Unit Manager (Eurofins BioPharma Testing)
• Organization: Eurofins
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: Houston, TX, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Tenders / Consultancies
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-07-24
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Opportunity Summary: This is a high-visibility opportunity to establish a new BPT microbiology lab in Houston, Tx. The role includes building out a new laboratory from scratch, standing up a new business and building a new team. Position Overview: Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is seeking an entrepreneurial and operationally strong Associate Director, Business Unit Manager (BUMA) to establish and lead a new microbiology laboratory in Houston, Texas. This role is responsible for building a new business and laboratory operation from the ground up, including facility readiness, equipment procurement and qualification, staffing, customer relationship development, operational launch, and direct P&L ownership for the Houston lab. The Houston Microbiology Laboratory will be part of the BPT network of labs on the west coast and report to the Senior Vice President of Biopharma Product Testing for the Western United States. The Houston lab will tap into select functions out west and be supported by a centralized Sales team. This lab directly supports BPT’s strategy of building a hub-and-spoke model in select geographies to serve the rapidly expanding onshoring of biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The Houston site is also intended to serve as a model for similar satellite laboratories in the future. Key Responsibilities: Business Leadership and P&L Ownership: Own the financial performance, operating results, and business trajectory of the Houston Microbiology Laboratory. Develop and execute short- and long-term business plans that support startup, launch, client adoption, and growth. Establish operating metrics, financial targets, management cadence, and business review processes for the site. Drive profitability through disciplined resource allocation, operational productivity, service performance, and growth execution. Build a scalable operating model that can support future expansion of Houston and serve as a model for other satellite laboratories. New Lab Startup & Site Establishment: Lead the operational startup of the Houston lab from pre-launch through steady-state operations. Partner with internal stakeholders and external partners to complete facility setup, including lease transition activities, construction/build-out coordination, laboratory layout, and site readiness. Coordinate procurement, installation, setup, qualification, and readiness of new laboratory equipment and supporting infrastructure. Establish local workflows, operating practices, management routines, and readiness plans aligned with Eurofins and BPT expectations. Ensure the laboratory is prepared for client onboarding, audits, method implementation, and routine operations. Operations Leadership: Serve as the primary site leader for day-to-day Houston laboratory operations. Build a culture of accountability, quality, customer focus, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Develop operating cadences, performance dashboards, escalation practices, and team routines appropriate for a small but growing business. Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance productivity, reliability, turnaround time, and client experience. Make practical, entrepreneurial decisions in an evolving startup environment while maintaining alignment with BPT standards. Customer & Commercial Engagement: Foster strong relationships with existing and prospective clients in the Houston and broader Texas market. Serve as the local face of Eurofins BPT for Houston microbiology clients and prospects. Partner closely with the Sales team to identify opportunities, support client development, develop the local pipeline, and convert opportunities into sustainable business. Represent the Houston lab in client meetings, tours, business development discussions, and operational readiness conversations. Translate customer needs and market feedback into operational priorities and growth plans for the lab. People Leadership & Team Building: Hire, onboard, coach, and develop the initial Houston laboratory team. Establish clear expectations, role clarity, performance management routines, and development practices for a small high-growth team. Create an engaged and…

Responsibilities

• Opportunity Summary: This is a high-visibility opportunity to establish a new BPT microbiology lab in Houston, Tx.
• The role includes building out a new laboratory from scratch, standing up a new business and building a new team.
• Position Overview: Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is seeking an entrepreneurial and operationally strong Associate Director, Business Unit Manager (BUMA) to establish and lead a new microbiology laboratory in Houston, Texas.
• This role is responsible for building a new business and laboratory operation from the ground up, including facility readiness, equipment procurement and qualification, staffing, customer relationship development, operational launch, and direct P&L…
• The Houston Microbiology Laboratory will be part of the BPT network of labs on the west coast and report to the Senior Vice President of Biopharma Product Testing for the Western United States.
• The Houston lab will tap into select functions out west and be supported by a centralized Sales team.

Requirements / Eligibility

• , staffing, customer relationship development, operational launch, and direct P&L ownership for the Houston lab.
• The Houston Microbiology Laboratory will be part of the BPT network of labs on the west coast and report to the Senior Vice President of Biopharma Product Testing for the Western United States.
• The Houston lab will tap into select functions out west and be supported by a centralized Sales team.
• This lab directly supports BPT’s strategy of building a hub-and-spoke model in select geographies to serve the rapidly expanding onshoring of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• The Houston site is also intended to serve as a model for similar satellite laboratories in the future.

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