Business Unit Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Business Unit Manager – Environmental & Analytical Technologies
Location: Greater Vancouver Area, Canada
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for scientific innovation and operational excellence? Do you have the commercial acumen and technical insight to grow a business unit within a high-impact, high-growth niche?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a specialist organisation that design, manufactures and sells advanced analytical instrumentation products and solutions to clients in regulated and science-driven industries. Backed by a global group, the company operates independently with the entrepreneurial agility of a $15M business and the support of a wider international network.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact general management role with full P&L responsibility. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team focused on growth, innovation, and delivery in an expanding sector:
- Shape and execute strategy for a fast-growing business unit, with autonomy and accountability
- Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, production, logistics, and technical support
- Oversee the development and delivery of next-generation laboratory and automation solutions
- Build strong partnerships with industry, academia, and regulatory bodies
- Drive operational efficiency, supply chain optimisation, and financial performance
- Serve as the public and internal face of the business at executive and industry levels
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded leader who brings:
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in science, engineering, or technology-based businesses
- A background in engineering, chemistry or general business would be ideal - or proven experience working with a niche product
- Proven ability to manage P&L and lead through complexity
- Understanding of regulated markets and emerging issues within science-related fields
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- A Bachelor's or Master’s in a technical discipline; an MBA is a plus
Why Join?
- Lead a business in a mission-critical field with global relevance
- Work within an agile, innovation-focused culture with the stability of a global group
- Shape the future of lab automation and environmental technologies
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package with performance incentives
- Be part of a collaborative team committed to sustainability, quality, and scientific progress
Apply now to lead a business with purpose and potential.
If you’re a forward-thinking leader ready to drive transformation and scale, this could be your next great opportunity.
About Delve Search - Global Search Consultants
Delve is an international search firm that partners with leading businesses to assess and acquire top leadership and sales talent to drive growth and improvement.
We are passionate about the detail - making every effort to understand the people behind the CVs and the companies behind the job profiles; this is part of our "beyond the paper" approach.
Our Core Markets are: -
- Semiconductor & Microelectronics
- Life Science & Biotechnology
- Engineering & Manufacturing
At Delve we recognise the need to be different. To approach something in different way. To look for solutions not further problems.
We have a significant track record in the delivery of assignments for stock exchange listed businesses through to seed funded companies. The key to our success is our bespoke process and expertise in the process of search & selection. We ensure your expectations are met by using our values as your quality guarantee.
Our Core Values;
-
Solution Focused - Providing genuine consultancy to solve problems.
-
Winning Mentality - Striving to make our clients the best they can be.
-
Listen, Learn, Apply - We believe in continuous improvement.
-
Professional & Personable - To be the people you want to deal with.
Business Unit Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Business Unit Manager – Environmental & Analytical Technologies
Location: Greater Vancouver Area, Canada
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for scientific innovation and operational excellence? Do you have the commercial acumen and technical insight to grow a business unit within a high-impact, high-growth niche?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a specialist organisation that design, manufactures and sells advanced analytical instrumentation products and solutions to clients in regulated and science-driven industries. Backed by a global group, the company operates independently with the entrepreneurial agility of a $15M business and the support of a wider international network.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact general management role with full P&L responsibility. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team focused on growth, innovation, and delivery in an expanding sector:
- Shape and execute strategy for a fast-growing business unit, with autonomy and accountability
- Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, production, logistics, and technical support
- Oversee the development and delivery of next-generation laboratory and automation solutions
- Build strong partnerships with industry, academia, and regulatory bodies
- Drive operational efficiency, supply chain optimisation, and financial performance
- Serve as the public and internal face of the business at executive and industry levels
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded leader who brings:
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in science, engineering, or technology-based businesses
- A background in engineering, chemistry or general business would be ideal - or proven experience working with a niche product
- Proven ability to manage P&L and lead through complexity
- Understanding of regulated markets and emerging issues within science-related fields
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- A Bachelor's or Master’s in a technical discipline; an MBA is a plus
Why Join?
- Lead a business in a mission-critical field with global relevance
- Work within an agile, innovation-focused culture with the stability of a global group
- Shape the future of lab automation and environmental technologies
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package with performance incentives
- Be part of a collaborative team committed to sustainability, quality, and scientific progress
Apply now to lead a business with purpose and potential.
If you’re a forward-thinking leader ready to drive transformation and scale, this could be your next great opportunity.
About Delve Search - Global Search Consultants
Delve is an international search firm that partners with leading businesses to assess and acquire top leadership and sales talent to drive growth and improvement.
We are passionate about the detail - making every effort to understand the people behind the CVs and the companies behind the job profiles; this is part of our "beyond the paper" approach.
Our Core Markets are: -
- Semiconductor & Microelectronics
- Life Science & Biotechnology
- Engineering & Manufacturing
At Delve we recognise the need to be different. To approach something in different way. To look for solutions not further problems.
We have a significant track record in the delivery of assignments for stock exchange listed businesses through to seed funded companies. The key to our success is our bespoke process and expertise in the process of search & selection. We ensure your expectations are met by using our values as your quality guarantee.
Our Core Values;
-
Solution Focused - Providing genuine consultancy to solve problems.
-
Winning Mentality - Striving to make our clients the best they can be.
-
Listen, Learn, Apply - We believe in continuous improvement.
-
Professional & Personable - To be the people you want to deal with.