Head of Business Segment GMP Testing - Hybrid in Glasgow

We are looking for a Head of Business Segment GMP Testing for the Emerging Business Cell Culture, Media and Testing Solutions based in the UK (Glasgow or Nottingham). In this role, you will drive strategic and operational execution of business ownership, fostering innovation through the matrix to strengthen customer value, project pipeline, efficiency, and expand capacity utilization and market penetration. This position is available full‑time. It is a hybrid role requiring some days per month on site at our Testing Site in Glasgow with the opportunity to work remotely. The role requires substantial international travelling.

Your Responsibilities

• Co‑develop and drive the execution of the Testing segment’s strategic and operational priorities in alignment with Business Unit objectives, steering globally the segment performance across commercial, operational, and customer metrics to maximise its contribution (revenue, margin, service KPIs, and cost efficiency).
• Guide the evolution of segment‑specific products and offerings to deliver segment‑relevant innovation and enhancements that accelerate customers’ development and enable faster time‑to‑success, while driving market adoption.
• Strengthen the segment’s global market presence by driving focused commercial initiatives and partnering with Central Sales to apply segment‑specific technical expertise that grows pipeline, enhances win rates, and expands market penetration.
• Elevate operational excellence across the segment by driving adherence to quality, cost, delivery reliability, and process standards.
• Expand and optimise the segment’s operational capacity globally and its footprint by ensuring effective utilisation of existing capabilities and delivering approved footprint expansion priorities in line with business needs and agreed milestones.
• Champion effective cross‑functional collaboration in the matrix to ensure consistent synergies across the Business Unit and seamless execution.

What will convince us

• A Master’s degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering) forms the academic foundation for this role; a PhD or MBA is considered a plus.
• More than 7 years of relevant experience in commercial, product, operational, or testing service environments within Life Science or adjacent technology sectors, ideally combined with exposure to business ownership and multi‑functional leadership.
• Strategic thinking and strong business judgment to balance commercial, operational, and technical priorities in a P&L‑driven context.
• Deep understanding of customer workflows, segment‑specific applications, market dynamics, and enabling technologies, complemented by a hunter mindset to spot growth opportunities and strengthen segment positioning.
• A demonstrated ability to steer performance across revenue, margin, service KPIs, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction, supported by data‑driven decision‑making and timely corrective action.
• A strong track record in driving segment‑relevant innovation and lifecycle management, shaping product or service evolution based on customer insights and market needs.
• Experience improving operational performance, optimising capacity utilisation, and supporting footprint expansion while safeguarding quality, cost, delivery, and process standards.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and matrix‑collaboration skills to align all relevant functions around shared segment priorities.
• Business‑fluent English is mandatory.

In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Have an impact right from the start: You will shape a newly created segment at the forefront of bioprocess innovation in the UK. If you are excited about building something new, demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset, influencing across the matrix and travelling internationally to be close to customers, this role offers the platform and freedom to bring your own ideas to life.
• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers.
• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, “buddy” as point of contact.
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network.

We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.

About Sartorius: Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real‑world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.