Business Unit Manager Belgium

Eurofins; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking an operational leader for their Belgian organization, responsible for a multi-disciplinary team and driving performance and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in a relevant field and experience in leadership roles across operations or logistics. Strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset are crucial. This role involves full ownership of business performance and requires fluency in Dutch, with French and English as a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational leadership role, such as operations, production, or logistics.
• Hands-on management of teams in dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with business performance metrics like KPIs and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the operational and financial performance of the Business Unit.
• Lead and develop a team of operational and support profiles.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Commercial engagement

Analytical skills

Operational Excellence

Results-driven mindset

Education

Degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Eurofins is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The role is based in Belgium and focuses on leading and developing one operational business unit with a combination of people leadership, operational excellence, and commercial responsibility.

You will take ownership of a multi-disciplinary team and play a key role in driving performance, growth, and customer satisfaction.

Team and reporting

You will join the Belgian organization of Eurofins, a global leader in analytical and testing services. You will be responsible for a Business Unit of approximately 25 FTE, consisting of operational teams and commercial support functions. You will report directly to senior leadership and collaborate with operations, sales, and technical stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the operational and financial performance of the Business Unit.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of operational and support profiles, ensuring strong engagement and performance.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and supporting commercial activities.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers, handling discussions and building long-term relationships.
• Monitor and steer KPIs, targets, and performance metrics in a structured and data-driven way.
• Optimize processes, planning, and resource allocation to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to unlock synergies and support broader business objectives.
• Contribute to budgeting and business planning, with exposure to (and development in) P&L management.
• Foster a results-oriented culture, focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Are you our kind of extraordinary?

You are a driven and pragmatic leader with a strong operational mindset and the ambition to grow into a broader business role.

Your profile includes:

• Experience in an operational leadership role (e.g. operations, production, logistics, manufacturing, or similar).
• A hands-on approach and ability to manage teams in a dynamic, multi-site or field-based environment.
• Interest in or initial exposure to commercial activities; comfortable engaging with customers.
• Understanding of business performance metrics (KPIs, revenue, margins); experience with P&L is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience of Operational Excellence; application of LEAN.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; comfortable working with numbers and targets.
• A results-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities.

Education

• Degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field (flexible).

Languages

• Dutch (mandatory)
• French and English are a plus

Location

• Belgium

Additional Information

We support your development. If you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements, apply anyway. Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins network believes in strength and innovation through diversity and prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and related characteristics.

Find out more on our Careers page: https://careers.eurofins.com/