HOW CAN YOU HELP US?
In a nutshell:
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for operations, people management, and scientific excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can shape strategy while staying close to execution?
Join Eurofins as a Business Unit Manager Forensic DNA and take full ownership of a growing and highly impactful business unit in the Netherlands. You will lead our DNA laboratory operations and associated support functions, playing a key role in driving performance, developing teams, and preparing the business for its next phase of growth.
What team will I be part of?
You will be part of the Forensics Business Unit in the Netherlands, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
You will lead a team of approximately 25 FTEs (growing to 30-35), including laboratory operations, front office, and business support functions. You will work closely with other Business Unit Managers and cross-functional teams across Eurofins.
As a Business Unit Manager Forensic DNA you will:
Business Leadership & Strategy
- Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Forensic DNA business unit in alignment with company objectives;
- Take full ownership of the P&L, driving sustainable growth;
- Identify opportunities to expand services, including international growth and new forensic applications;
- Act as a key contributor to the broader Forensics leadership team in the Netherlands.
Operations & Service Delivery
- Lead end-to-end operations of the DNA laboratory and associated service lines (including Front Office and support functions);
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of forensic services to key public sector clients (e.g. Police, prosecutors);
- Drive operational excellence, efficiency, and turnaround time improvements;
- Oversee the transition to new laboratory facilities, ensuring continuity and scalability.
People Leadership & Culture
- Lead, coach, and develop a diverse and growing team, including many early-career professionals;
- Foster a strong, collaborative, and performance-driven culture aligned with Eurofins values;
- Build structure, clarity, and accountability across teams;
- Support talent development, succession planning, and long-term capability building.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations and service delivery;
- Drive optimization of workflows, processes, and use of technology;
- Support R&D and the implementation of new forensic techniques and services.
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
- Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders;
- Collaborate closely with other Business Unit Managers and central functions;
- Contribute to strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting future growth initiatives.
Qualifications
Are you our kind of extraordinary?
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Forensics, Molecular Biology, or a related field;
- Additional business or management training is a plus.
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven experience in team leadership and operations management;
- Experience in a laboratory, life sciences, or forensic environment is highly desirable;
- Exposure to P&L management or strong willingness and ability to develop in this area;
- Experience working in complex, fast-paced, or regulated environments;
- Understanding of the forensic or public sector landscape is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and structure teams;
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset;
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution;
- Strong organizational and change management capabilities;
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment;
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities;
- Fluency in English is required (Dutch is a plus but not mandatory).
Additional Requirements
- Willingness and ability to obtain security clearance;
- Flexibility to support operational demands and business growth initiatives.
Additional Information
We 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.
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