Senior Director Labs North America
NSF
Sales & Business Development
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 10, 2025
We are currently looking for a Senior Director, Labs North America who will be responsible to profitably manage and expand the NSF Lab Operation located in Ann Arbor, MI United States. As the Managing Director, North America Laboratories you will report to the Senior Director Global Labs.
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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NSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries.
We are currently looking for a Senior Director, Labs North America who will be responsible to profitably manage and expand the NSF Lab Operation located in Ann Arbor, MI United States. As the Managing Director, North America Laboratories you will report to the Senior Director Global Labs.
Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree
Previous experience in managing technical and commercial laboratory services in testing and certification and in developing and expanding service markets
General knowledge and understanding of laboratory operations, safety, QA, laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and testing procedures.
Experience with managing P&L including allocating resources and managing expenses to achieve or exceed revenue and profit targets
Thought Leader with a strategic mindset and a strong ability to build and lead teams, including selecting and developing talent, building trust, coaching team members, managing performance resulting in high performing teams and developing other leaders
Sound customer relationship builder that understands customer needs and deliver customer-centric solutions aligned with the mission and goals
Demonstrated business acumen, including ability to build relationships, interpret financial indicators, adopt innovative ideas and apply knowledge of the business to advance organizations goals
Excellent communicator with the ability to develop and deliver organizational messages using various communication modes for transparency and clarity of messages with teams in a consistent and timely manner
Ability to lead change, fostering transparency and collaboration with a global mindset, engagement with stakeholders across programs and geographies to achieve business results
Very strong command of both written and spoken English
Supports the development and implementation of the division’s strategy
Ensures financial and operational goals and growth strategies are achieved and aligned with customer expectations and the NSF strategy, mission and values
Ensures standard operating procedures are implemented, partnering with the division and functions to ensure systems, tools and processes achieve operational excellence.
Ensures successful implementation of initiatives across the region including organizational changes, integration of mergers and acquisitions, innovation programs, and implementation of new technologies
Conducts business reviews to understand progress toward Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and timelines, mitigates risk, and ensures achievement of business and financial metrics
Reports on division’s performance
Develops a culture of engaged, high performing, developed and accountable talent to support the organization.
Ensures teams are empowered to meet and exceed goals through performance management, leadership development, and business acumen
Attracts and retains the best talent through effective recruiting, coaching and mentoring.
Leads by example by exhibiting the NSF values. Serves as a strong motivator and leader for team members, inspiring talent to achieve higher levels of performance
Maintains positive team-oriented operations that support the NSF positive culture vision
Develops and manages the division’s budget aligned with the leadership team. Presents the budget, impact, positioning, deliverables, and resources to ensure achievement of revenue and margins as defined in the strategy and goals
Establishes and maintains critical relationships with internal and external stakeholders including customers, employees, communities, governments, outside vendors and partners, and others as required to achieve global strategies and objectives
Ensures superior customer care and achievement of expectations and needs.
- Communicates throughout the organization in a timely manner with leaders, team members, customers and Partners
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