About this role
The President of Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) Columbia is responsible for leading one of the largest and most successful BioPharma testing operations within the Eurofins network. This executive serves as the chief business leader for the site, with full accountability for growth, profitability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, quality, compliance, employee engagement, and long-term strategic development.
The ideal candidate is a growth-oriented life sciences executive who combines strong commercial acumen, operational excellence, financial discipline, technological innovation, and people-centered leadership. This leader will guide the next phase of expansion while preserving the entrepreneurial culture, high employee engagement, and operational excellence that have fueled Columbia's growth.
The successful candidate will embody the Eurofins Mission and Values by contributing to a safer and healthier world through innovative, high-quality laboratory services while creating opportunities for employees and generating sustainable shareholder value. Eurofins' core values include Customer Focus, Quality, Competence & Team Spirit, and Integrity.
Scope of Responsibility
Business Scale
Annual Revenue: Approximately $75 millionEmployees: Approximately 350Full site P&L ResponsibilityOne of the largest BioPharma Product Testing operations within Eurofins North AmericaSignificant contributor to Eurofins' pharmaceutical testing strategy and growthService Portfolio
Responsible for a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical development and GMP testing services including:
Analytical testingMethod developmentMethod validationStability studiesCell and molecular biology servicesSynthesis with radioactive labelingPharmaceutical product development supportCommercial release testingRegulatory support servicesStrategic Responsibilities
Long-term business planning and executionRevenue growth and profitabilityCustomer diversification and risk managementCapital planning and investment oversightFacility expansion planningTalent development and succession planningOperational excellence and productivity improvementCommercial strategy executionGlobal collaboration across the Eurofins networkCritical Success Factors
1. Commercial Growth and Customer Diversification
The next President must be a commercially focused business leader capable of partnering effectively with the North American commercial team to expand the customer portfolio and reduce concentration risk.
Key Objectives
Maintain strong growth with the site's largest customer while reducing overall business dependence on any single client.Expand relationships with emerging biotechnology companies and mid-sized pharmaceutical organizations.Diversify revenue streams through expanded services and new market opportunities.Build executive-level relationships across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.Drive sustainable organic growth while preserving profitability.Collaborate closely with business development teams to identify new opportunities and market trends.Desired Experience
Proven track record of commercial growth.Experience managing strategic client relationships.Success reducing customer concentration risk.Strong understanding of pharmaceutical outsourcing markets.Ability to balance customer retention with aggressive business development.2. Operational Excellence, Automation, and AI
The future success of Columbia will require significant advancements in automation, digital transformation, and global service delivery models.
Key Objectives
Evaluate and implement AI-enabled solutions across laboratory operations.Drive laboratory automation initiatives that improve productivity and scalability.Expand utilization of Eurofins India and other global resources to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.Continue maintaining industry-leading margins and financial performance.Improve productivity while protecting quality and compliance.Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.Utilize data and business intelligence to support decision-making.Desired Experience
Operational Excellence leadership.Lean or Six Sigma experience.Digital transformation leadership.AI and automation implementation.Global resource management.Continuous improvement methodologies.3. Capacity Expansion and Infrastructure Development
The next President will lead the site's next major phase of physical growth.
Key Objectives
Develop and execute long-term facility expansion plans.Evaluate and lead the purchase of the current facility.Oversee design and implementation of future building expansions.Successfully implement second-shift operations.Ensure infrastructure supports sustained growth.Drive effective capital allocation decisions.Balance growth with operational efficiency and customer service.Desired Experience
Facility expansion projects.Capital investment management.Infrastructure planning.Scaling laboratory operations.Multi-site operational leadership.4. Culture and Talent Leadership
One of Columbia's greatest strengths is its culture. The successful candidate must preserve and enhance this competitive advantage while continuing to create opportunities for employees.
Key Objectives
Maintain a positive, high-performance culture.Create meaningful career opportunities for employees.Develop future leaders and succession pipelines.Foster strong employee engagement and retention.Promote collaboration and teamwork across all functions.Lead with transparency, accountability, and integrity.Ensure employees remain connected to the mission and values of Eurofins.Leadership Expectations
The President should consistently model:
Customer FocusQualityCompetence & Team SpiritIntegritywhile reinforcing Eurofins' mission of creating opportunities for employees, providing exceptional service to customers, and generating sustainable shareholder value.
Leadership Characteristics
The ideal candidate will be:
Strategic
Able to develop and execute a long-term vision for growth while managing near-term priorities.
Commercially Driven
Views customer diversification and business development as critical responsibilities.
Financially Disciplined
Understands how to balance growth, investment, productivity, and profitability.
Technology Forward
Embraces AI, automation, digital transformation, and innovation as competitive differentiators.
Operationally Excellent
Capable of driving efficiency improvements without compromising quality or culture.
People Focused
Invests in leaders, develops talent, and creates opportunities throughout the organization.
Culture Builder
Protects the entrepreneurial culture that has driven Columbia's success while preparing the organization for its next chapter of growth.
Preferred Candidate Background
The strongest candidates will likely possess experience in:
BioPharma testing servicesCROsCDMOsPharmaceutical manufacturingContract laboratory servicesLife science service organizationsDemonstrated experience should include:
Leading organizations of 100+ employeesFull P&L responsibility with revenues $25M+Customer diversification initiativesAI and automation implementationFacility expansion projectsMargin improvement programsTalent development and succession planningRegulated environments (FDA, GMP, GLP, ICH)What Success Looks Like in 3–5 Years
The successful President will have:
Reduced customer concentration risk while maintaining growth with the largest clientContinued double-digit revenue growthMaintained industry-leading profitability and marginsSuccessfully implemented AI and automation initiativesExpanded use of Eurofins India and other global capabilitiesCompleted facility expansion and/or building acquisition initiativesSuccessfully implemented second-shift operationsBuilt a strong leadership succession pipelineMaintained exceptional employee engagement and retentionStrengthened Columbia's reputation as a flagship Eurofins BioPharma testing operationContinued creating opportunities for employees while delivering exceptional value to customers and shareholders in alignment with the Eurofins Mission and Values In a fast growing group, successful leaders are frequently being offered increased areas of responsibility (subject to geographic mobility).
Eurofins offers international opportunities to strong performers.