Head of Operations

SAS Global is an international umbrella organization that brings together specialist companies in veterinary and human diagnostics, contract research, laboratory services, and digital pathology. Within this strategic partnership: Poulpharm, Zootests, Vetspin, Connected-Pathology, Mercolab, IMAQUA, Iorras and Friboris, contribute their domain-specific expertise while strengthening each other through aligned strategy and global reach in order to offer an easy to access one-entry-solution platform for their customers.

We are looking for a strong operations leader who enjoys connecting teams, improving processes and translating strategy into action.

Are you a natural leader who enjoys guiding teams and aligning operations across multiple international sites? Do you enjoy translating strategy into clear operational actions while working closely with technical experts? Would you like to play a key role in strengthening efficiency, collaboration and performance within an international research organisation? Then you are definitely the colleague we are looking for.

What does this job entail?

As Head of Operations, you take full ownership of our operational departments and sites (laboratories and in vivo research facilities), working closely with highly skilled technical experts.

Your responsibilities:

You ensure strong alignment between departments and sites, so that processes, priorities and ways of working remain coordinated.
You translate the organisation’s strategic objectives into clear operational priorities.
You support, coach and challenge department heads in achieving their objectives and strengthening team performance.
You foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between teams and disciplines across the organisation.
You ensure the efficient use of resources, processes and budgets.
You drive operational excellence, with a strong focus on digitalisation and continuous improvement.
You ensure quality, compliance and accreditations within operational activities.
You monitor operational and financial performance and report on this to management.
You identify risks and opportunities across teams and sites.

You lead multiple teams and sites, taking on a broad leadership role with impact at both operational and strategic levels.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for an experienced leader who combines operational drive with strong strategic insight and people leadership.

Your profile:

You have extensive experience in an operational management role.
You are a people manager who builds trust, coaches your team to grow, and at the same time maintains progress and momentum.
You respond flexibly to changing circumstances and make clear decisions.
You have experience with budgeting and financial follow-up.
You have affinity with process improvement, data analysis and digitalisation.
Experience with quality systems, accreditations or audits is a strong asset.
You think analytically and in a structured way, combined with a clear results-driven approach.
You communicate fluently in English; any additional language is a plus.
You are open to international travel.

What can you expect from us?

A key leadership role within a growing international research organisation.
The opportunity to have a direct impact on efficiency, quality and further growth of the organisation.
Close collaboration with senior management and subject matter experts.
A high level of autonomy, trust and room for initiative.
A competitive salary package with fringe benefits, in line with your experience, expertise and the impact of this role.

Interested in joining our team?
Send your CV and motivation letter to jobs@poulpharm.com.