Key Skills

Job Description

Lead a high-performing team. Shape the next ten years of Promega in Benelux. Promega Benelux is a strong, stable branch with an experienced team and a solid market position. Due to retirement, we are looking for a General Manager to take it further. You will have full P&L responsibility with real freedom to make decisions and the backing of a privately held, long-term-minded company. You report directly to our CEO in Madison, Wisconsin. What you do Set the strategy and direction of the branch and own the P&L Grow revenue across Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Analysis and Molecular Diagnostics, through direct sales and distributors Lead and develop a team of 15, and build a culture based on Promega’s ESI (Emotional and Social Intelligence) principles Build relationships with researchers, customers, partners and industry associations Make sure the branch meets Dutch and Belgian legal requirements as a director Connect the branch with European and global leadership, while keeping local focus What you bring MSc or PhD in Life Sciences, with lab experience 10+ years in business management, including P&L responsibility Strong knowledge of the Benelux life sciences market Fluent Dutch and English A leadership style that listens first, gives honest feedback, and develops people Comfort with numbers: you read a P&L and invest for growth with cost discipline Experience as a country or general manager, in a US-based or matrixed company, and French are all a plus What we offer Salary: competitive, fixed, with no bonus pressure, so decisions stay focused on the long term Company car, company pension plan, 30 holidays and a free sports pass A job that matters: your work supports researchers in human health, forensics, food and environment, labs across the region A privately held company where success is measured by scientific impact, people development and community, not only by profit Based in Leiden, with regular visits to meet with the regional and global leadership teams About Promega Promega is a global life sciences company based in Madison, Wisconsin USA. Promega serves universities, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, diagnostic labs, forensic institutes and contract research organizations worldwide. Promega is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and if you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. Interested? Apply with your CV and two or three lines on what attracts you to this role at: [email protected]. Direct applications only. Agencies, please refrain.

Core Responsibilities

Set the strategy and direction for Promega Benelux, own the branch P&L, and grow revenue across its life sciences product areas through direct sales and distributors. Lead and develop a team of 15, build relationships with regional stakeholders, ensure Dutch and Belgian legal compliance, and connect the branch with European and global leadership.

Requirements

Applicants should have an MSc or PhD in Life Sciences with laboratory experience, at least 10 years of business management experience including P&L responsibility, and strong knowledge of the Benelux life sciences market. Fluency in Dutch and English, people-focused leadership, and financial decision-making skills are required; general management experience in a US-based or matrixed company and French are advantages.

Benefits

• Company Car
• Company Pension Plan
• 30 Days Of Holiday
• Free Sports Pass