Managing Director (MD) Location : Watford Reporting To : Divisional Managing Director Salary: £80,000 per annum plus significant LTIP

About the Business A leading specialist laboratory dedicated to Quality Control Release Testing for pharmaceutical importers is seeking a Managing Director. The business, with a turnover of approximately £4m, is a valued part of an international group specialising in technical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) services. Backed by this supportive parent group, the laboratory benefits from strong industry knowledge, shared best practices, and long-term stability, while maintaining operational independence and a close-knit team culture.

The business enters a significant phase marked by the retirement of its current Managing Director and a strategic relocation of its laboratory. There is also an active focus on growth and diversification, including expansion into food supplement testing and broader life sciences markets.

Role Summary This Managing Director role provides a rare opportunity to lead a specialist business at a pivotal time. You will have overall responsibility for strategy, operations, people, and growth, ensuring compliance, driving the major relocat...