Senior Business Manager Romer Labs UK

Overview

Senior Business Manager Romer Labs UK at dsm-firmenich. Based in Romer Labs UK, Runcorn, Cheshire. Managing a team of 15 people, responsible for running the Romer Labs UK entity, including product sales and lab services at two sites. Commercially driven, with a strong interest and education in natural sciences. The role shapes strategy, product and service offering, and serves as counterpart for account managers, laboratory managers, and the back office team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Closely align with the Senior Director EMEA & LATAM to allocate resources and make decisions regarding the organization’s growth; oversee, monitor and evaluate the operational performance of two sales managers and two service laboratories.
• Identify growth opportunities, manage key accounts, identify and develop sales/distribution channels and pricing to set actions according to changes in the market environment.
• Ensure that the entity’s operational and financial goals are achieved according to the approved budgeting plan.
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of the team and ensure people development to prepare employees for future challenges and train them to be successful in the business.
• Ensure the running of all business and administrative processes to meet all legal and corporate requirements including health and safety.

We offer

• Being part of a global leader in diagnostic solutions for food and feed safety, with a focus on mycotoxin, food allergen, GMO, and microbial contaminants testing.
• A job with passion—our core mission at Romer Labs has always been the same: Making the World\’s Food Safer.
• Innovation as part of our DNA—we constantly explore new technologies and push the boundaries of existing ones to simplify workflows.
• Growth that keeps up with you—you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A community where your customer centricity matters—we strive to meet the demands of our customers while upholding our reputation for exceptional service.

You bring

• A strong sense of accountability—you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• Leadership spirit—you’re at your best when leading cross-functional teams and developing people to top-performers.
• A strong commercial focus—you love to drive the business, hunt for opportunities, and close deals.
• Experience in sales and natural sciences—you combine customer-facing experience with science-based knowledge, e.g., as a chemist, molecular biologist, biotechnologist, or similar.
• An innovator’s instinct—you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations—we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. We offer opportunities for learning and growth, a culture that supports you, and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here, and your ideas are essential to our future.

Inclusion, belonging & equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work. We’re committed to equality and to reflecting the world we serve, with inclusive language and diverse interview panels. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds—no matter gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. If you have a disability or need support through the application process, we’re here to help—let us know what you need and we’ll make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing