Eurofins Professional Scientific Services Insourcing Solutions (PSS) network of companies is a global, award-winning managed service provider that places our people at the client's site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project management worries.
PSS has offered this insourcing model for 20 years and our insourcing partnerships have grown to more than 3,000 employees, serving customers at more than 85 different sites in 20 countries worldwide.
The primary purpose of the Country Manager role in Italy is to strategically manage, lead, and coordinate multiple Professional Scientific Services (PSS) teams and their on-site leaders to ensure that our teams, located at our clients' sites, are operating at the highest quality and productivity standards.
The Country Manager will be the key point of contact for our clients from an operational management point of view, and a key point of contact to link with Senior Management in Italy and their peers across Europe.
This person will be responsible for the Profit & Loss (P&L) management of the Italian PSS Business Unit, including contributing to the budget process.
Furthermore, this role will actively participate in business development activities for existing and new businesses, driving growth across the scope of Italy.
This position is a strong combination of strategic planning, managing operational excellence, client relationship management, and leadership, using HR best practices.
This is a remote position involving frequent traveling (60-70% of working time).
The Country Manager reports directly to the Managing Director.
Minimum RequirementsEducation: a degree in a related scientific discipline (i.e.
life science, engineering, quality...) is required and additional qualification in business is an advantageExperience: at least 5 years of operational experience with management responsibilities.Skills / Knowledge: sound knowledge of processes and requirements within life science or pharmaceutical industries (i.e.
quality standards, GMP environment).Business Development: client relationship management skills.Communication: excellent communication and organization skills.Financial Acumen: Financial / P&L Acumen.Personal Attributes: Team player, proactive, organized, and flexible.Languages: fluent in both Italian and English.
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