Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing & Professional Services Switzerland Holding AG

Business Unit Manager, Microbiology Pharma

📍 5012 Schönenwerd

Role and responsibilities

Strategic and operational leadership of an established microbiology team Ensuring GMP‑compliant laboratory operations and continuous process improvements Full responsibility for budget, revenue, profitability, and capacity planning Further development of the service portfolio and active contribution to business expansion Close collaboration with QA, Operations, Sales, and Eurofins’ international network Coaching, motivating, and developing your team members Representation of the Business Unit towards customers, partners, and authorities

Team / description

Eurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing offers complete CMC Testing Services for the Bio/Pharmaceutical industry, including all starting materials, process intermediates, drug substances, drug product, packaging, and manufacturing support through our broad technical expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Virology, Chemistry and Microbiology. Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) is the world’s largest network of GMP laboratories supporting the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. At our Schönenwerd site (Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Switzerland AG), we deliver high‑quality microbiology services ensuring the safety and reliability of critical healthcare products.

Qualifications and Skills

  • A university degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field

  • Several years of leadership experience in a GMP‑regulated laboratory environment

  • Solid understanding of microbiological methods (e.g., bioburden, environmental monitoring, utility testing (clean water, gas), endotoxin testing, media fills)

  • Strong business mindset; experience with P &L; responsibility is a plus

  • Excellent communication and people‑leadership skills

  • Strong customer focus and ability to effectively prioritise in a dynamic environment

  • Very good command of English and German