Managing Director

We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Managing Director to provide overall strategic vision, operational leadership, and executive direction for our Australian organization. The Managing Director reports directly to the Regional Vice President and maintains complete P L responsibility. Fulfilling this role requires a holistic, cross-functional approach alongside active partnership with Executive Leadership Team members.

As a natural leader who beams with inspiration, you will drive sustainable growth, ensure laboratory operational excellence and customer care quality, and foster active cross-country collaboration within the region to maximize synergies and adopt group best practices.

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement the Australian business's long-term strategic and operational growth plans (organic expansion and M A integration), aligning local initiatives with regional priorities. Coordinate profitable commercial strategies and sales plans with the Sales and Marketing Director, negotiate with major strategic clients, manage pricing, and ensure superior customer care service and market share expansion across testing and non-testing solutions.

Lead, animate, and motivate the Australian organization by creating a culture of trust, high engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, driving talent retention and skills development. Act as strategic sponsor of operational excellence by empowering laboratory operations leadership while allocating optimal resources to scale production capacity and achieve customer satisfaction targets.

Deploy a portfolio of innovative services (including sustainability solutions, lean productivity initiatives, and Expert Partners business) by connecting local teams to global and regional ecosystems. Guarantee seamless execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) overseen by the QHSE team, maintaining full regulatory compliance, adherence to group standards, and robust internal controls across all sites.

Closely work with the CFO to supervise the budgeting process, monitor payroll and operational costs, and hold full P L and Cash Management accountability while co-leading business reviews to achieve revenue and operating profit targets. Promote and act as the primary representative of Mérieux Nutri. Sciences externally in the local Australian marketplace with governmental authorities, key business associations, and industry organizations.

Serve as an active member of the ASPAC regional leadership team, actively supporting and contributing to the regional strategy and business performance.