General Manager

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

Job Description

• The General Manager is responsible for the overall operational, financial success of the Mississauga laboratory, which includes, but is not limited to: strategy, planning, marketing focus, inside sales, project management, budgeting, making decisions on capital expenses, managing senior staff scientists, lab leaders, attending to major client needs, revenue, profit growth, and cost control.
• Direct the development, growth and ongoing profitability of the site including achievement of revenue, cost, and P&L objectives.
• Responsible for the supervision, organization, and coordination of all technical activities of personnel at the site.
• Ensure that all pertinent company safety, quality and operational integrity programs are adhered to and appropriate documentation is maintained and readily available.
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and peers across the Health and Nutrition Business Unit.
• Serve as a member of NAM Health Science Leadership team and provide input toward the financial growth and development of business.
• Build and lead high-performing and industry leading laboratory operations; ensure that the site is properly staffed and trained to meet customer demand. Ensure functional capabilities to support business strategies and P&L objectives are in place.
• Lead approximately 5 direct reports and approximately 225 indirect staff.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (M.Sc. or PhD) in a Science related field (Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Chemistry etc.) is required.
• A post-secondary education in Business Management, Marketing & Sales would be a strong asset.
• 8 to 10 years of previous laboratory experience in a Pharmaceutical environment is required
• Strong leadership skills and experience in the supervision of technical teams in a laboratory related environment.
• Knowledge of the Canadian and North American Pharmaceutical market is required.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Capable of interacting with all levels of management, suppliers and clients
• Able to realize business opportunities in conformity to the business strategy.
• Business and profit minded with related technical know-how.
• Competitive and profit-driven (re-invents competitive advantage).
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Travel to other SGS locations may be required from time to time

Additional Information

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada