Successful result of talented people
For more than 35 years, BIOTESTLAB has been developing and producing innovative products for animal and poultry health. We understand that the success we have achieved and the ambitious plans we set are impossible without a team of talented people. That is why we have created a growth environment for those who share our values, accept challenges and seize opportunities. We welcome a variety of views and ideas. We value everyone for their uniqueness, trust their knowledge and experience, support them and rejoice in their success. Only in this way can we freely and confidently focus on innovation for the world, for customers, and for each of us.
$2+ million
investment in R&D and production
130+
veterinary drugs
2+ billion
doses of vaccines annually
20+
export countries
MANAGEMENT
OLEG HRODZEVYCH
CEO of BIOTESTLAB LLC
OLEG HRODZEVYCH
He has been heading the company since June 2024.
The main goal is to prepare the business for scaling and guide it through the growth process to increase sales, market presence, and the company's influence in Ukraine and key export markets.
He joined the BIOTESTLAB team in early 2015. Before being appointed CEO, he worked as the Head of investment project management. He took part in the large-scale program of technological company re-equipment with the creation of the largest complex in Ukraine for the production of immunobiological, chemical pharmaceuticals, and disinfectants for use in veterinary medicine.
More than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field. Before joining BIOTESTLAB LLC, he worked at the pharmaceutical corporation Arterium in management positions and project management.
He graduated from the Lviv Polytechnica National University and has two higher educations: in the specialty of engineer-technologist (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Technologies) and mechanical engineering (Cars and Automotive Industry). He completed the courses: "Formation of Company Management based on the Theory of Constraints approaches" ("Apple Consulting"); "Project Management using MS Project Software" (Lviv Institute of Management); "Communication Strategy and Leadership Development" (IMPAC University); multiple participant in management development programs, etc.
Yurii Sobko
Business Improvement & Research Consultant
Yurii Sobko
One of the founders of the Group of companies "BIOTESTLAB" (1989). For more than 15 years he has been the General Director of the following companies: Research-and-Production Enterprise Bio-Test-Laboratory Ltd., BIOTESTLAB, and BIOTESTLAB GROUP.
Under his leadership, process modeling of the management system, as well as ISO and GMP standards, were introduced. He continues to improve business processes. During this time, the company "BIOTESTLAB" has grown to the level of a leading national manufacturer of veterinary drugs, an exporter of veterinary products.
At the same time, he is working on the development of veterinary drugs. Under his leadership or with direct participation, technologies for about three dozen vaccines for animals and poultry have been created or improved.
Ph.D. in veterinary sciences, specializing in veterinary virology, microbiology, immunology, and epizootology. Since 1993, he worked as a researcher, and from 1995 to 2000 he headed the laboratory of vaccine preparations at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine of the Ukrainian Academy of Agrarian Sciences (Kyiv).
Andrii Sobko
Executive Director Business Development
Andrii Sobko
He has been in office since 2018, successfully implementing the main priorities: building long-term partnerships with foreign counterparties, increasing sales, and developing new areas of work. Under his leadership, the pricing process was automated, from changing the purchase price of components to the market price, taking into account competitive products across the entire range, and an ML-system for product quality control was launched.
He is in the company since 2004, he started as a manager for foreign economic activity, and later he headed the foreign economic activity department. During this period, together with the team, he exclusively registered and brought to the Ukrainian market more than 20 Hipra vaccines.
From 2011 to 2018, he worked as a marketing and sales director. He built from scratch the processes and the team of the department and was involved in the rebranding of the company, restructuring, and preparing an investment project for a new plant. He developed an approach to analyzing the veterinary market, which helped to significantly expand the range of TM BIOTESTLAB's own products and change the positioning of the company.
He has higher education in veterinary science and an MBA degree. Experience in strategic consulting and building companies from scratch in the field of IT.
Sergii Semenov
General Director of TH BIOTESTLAB Ltd.
Sergii Semenov
Since 2018, he has been working as the General Director of the BIOTESTLAB Trading House. He works on the implementation of large commercial projects in Ukraine, increasing sales of veterinary vaccines, launching new products, developing e-commerce, and systematizing business.
He began working in the company in 2017 as a Director of Business Development. He formed and reorganized the work of departments, increased sales and margins of the company in Ukraine, and also established a system for market analysis, and employee training.
He has many years of experience in building a sales system, as well as managing and organizing business in various areas: banking, pharmaceutical, agricultural.
He received two higher educations. He holds a bachelor's degree in “Financial services” from Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland) and a master's degree in “International economics” from Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University.
Olexandr Tkachuk
Director of International Sales Department
Olexandr Tkachuk
Has more than 20 years of experience in international pharmaceutical companies in senior positions in marketing, sales, strategic development, and analytics. At BIOTESTLAB LLC, he is responsible for implementing the company's International strategy and for Building business and Operational processes in export markets.
Graduate of the Oleksandr Bogomolets National Medical University. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology and Toxicology (Institute of Pharmacology of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine), Master of Marketing (Kyiv National University of Economics), MBA, specialization in business, management and international marketing (University of New Brunswick, Canada).
NATALIA SHEVCHENKO
Chief Operation Officer
NATALIA SHEVCHENKO
She joined the team in 2017. She was involved in organizing a production planning system for uninterrupted product deliveries in Ukraine and abroad (including under martial law); developing and improving immunobiological drugs, in particular, she managed the project to develop and launch the Polimun IB VAR2 vaccine.
Over the years, she held the positions of Head of the Department of Live Embryonic Vaccines; Q.P. (Authorized Person) for Certification of Immunobiological Products. From January 2022 to May 2024, she headed the Production Department. Since June 2024 – Operations Director (Chief Operations Officer) of BIOTESTLAB LLC.
She graduated from the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, specializing in Veterinary Medicine. She completed several courses, including: "Clean Rooms: creation, maintenance", "Control of the Condition of Clean Zones and Rooms according to GMP Requirements. Information Systems for Accounting and Data Management", "EU GMP: Appendix 1. Production of Sterile Medicinal Products".
Tetiana Vlasenko
Director of Economics and Finance Department
Tetiana Vlasenko
She is the Head of the department since 2013. During this time, the effective work of the department was reorganized and adjusted; the system of budgetary, tax and financial planning has been improved; business processes in the field of finance and many production processes have been automated, and the procurement and pricing system has been transformed, and a working capital management system has been built.
Prior to joining the company, she held the position of the head of the methodology department in the “Meat processing industry” direction of the UkrLandFarming holding.
She has higher financial education, diplomas from CAP (CAPA), and IPFM (Institute of Professional Financial Managers) in Internal Audit, Strategic Management, IFRS, and Management Accounting, as well as experience in training and advanced training of young professionals.
Leonid Khlivnyi
Business Security Director
Leonid Khlivnyi
He has been with the company since 2006. In different periods, he held the positions of business manager, executive director, and later headed the Business Security Department.
He has successful experience in business process management, working with stakeholders from among key customers and public authorities; legal support and control over the implementation of investment projects; experience many years of expertise in the field of protecting the interests of economic entities.
He graduated from the National Academy of Internal Affairs with a degree in Jurisprudence. He worked in law enforcement authorities, and was engaged in legal practice.
Sergii Kuntsevskyi
Director of the Production Department
Sergii Kuntsevskyi
Since 2018, he has been managing the production of chemical-pharmaceutical products of the company. Previously, since 2013, in different periods, he held the position of technologist in the chemical pharmaceutical production Department and was the head of the antibacterial drugs division. Under his leadership, a number of technological processes were optimized and improved, which made it possible to rapidly double the volume of production. New forms of drugs have been successfully introduced into the production program: suspensions for injection and powders for oral administration.
Today, the priority areas of his work are the implementation of projects for automation and modernization of equipment, and the launch of new lines.
Prior to joining the company, he worked as an engineer at Pharma Start LLC.
He has higher education in the specialty "Engineer of pharmaceutical and biotechnological equipment". Graduate of the National University of Food Technologies.
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OUR VALUES
Our values are the basis of our approaches and standards in communication with each other, with customers, partners, and society
OUR VALUES
Customer orientation
Our customers rely on our experience and innovation to achieve their goals. Therefore, focusing on the needs of each client, and individual approach — our priority. We build honest, open win-win relationships.
Partnership
We strive for long-term cooperation with clients, the scientific community, and other partners, transparency of relationships, trust, and openness.
Responsibility
Honesty, decency, and professionalism are the basis of our business. Each of us is responsible for the standards of ethics, quality, and safety before colleagues, customers, partners, society, and the planet.
Innovation
We do what others are not always able to do — create technologies, drugs, and services. We are inspired by the search for new ways to solve problems. We are open to the boldest ideas, we successfully implement them.
Cohesion
BIOTESTLAB is a team of talents who share values, accept challenges, and seize opportunities. Without this, there would be no success we have achieved and no ambitious plans.
Out team
We are the best at what we do — together and each of us. Working together has shaped us as leaders
Out team
330+ employees are the basis of the company's success.
Every tenth person is involved in the development, testing, and registration of veterinary drugs, technology transfer, scientific and consulting support of clients. Among them 5 have Ph.D. degrees.
The production department is a team of almost 100 professionals who have mastered 20+ technologies.
Since 2020, the company has its own trading house, which successfully implements the development strategy in the domestic market. We have a strong international sales team, thanks to which products under the BIOTESTLAB brand have been presented in 20+ countries since 2015.
The most effective growth is self-growth. Based on this simple formula, we have created an environment for professional realization and self-improvement.
As a responsible employer, the company respects human rights and freedoms, labor legislation, labor protection legislation, and supports employees in various life circumstances. We follow an individual approach in the remuneration system, taking into account the professional qualities of each and a comprehensive assessment of performance.
BIOTESTLAB invests in the training and development of staff at all levels: both internal and external specialized training, free access to the knowledge base, and a mentoring program involving experienced professionals. This comprehensive approach allows us to be effective in a competitive environment, and for everyone — to build a career, maximizing their intellectual and creative potential.
We are proud of the fact that many employees have worked in the company for many years, working dynasties, we are happy when a young specialist, using the talent and opportunities for growth, reaches high positions.
And, of course, it is worth mentioning the informal side of work in the company: training, competitions, charity projects, team building, and corporate events.
WE NEED YOU
We invite you to the talent community
FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
Imagine you are using advanced technology in veterinary medicine. Imagine a career where opportunities are limited only by your creativity. Imagine? In BIOTESTLAB you can make it a reality.
We involve students, graduates of higher educational institutions, and young scientists in solving the problems we work on, creating innovations, and developing business in Ukraine and abroad. Starting from the entry-level position, you will get an experienced mentor, real experience, valuable skills, and a thorough understanding of the profession.
Whether you are interested in biotechnology, engineering, marketing, or finance, we will choose an internship program that meets your ambitions.
Have questions, ideas, or suggestions?
Write to us at d_zaporozhets@biotestlab.net
FOR SPECIALISTS
New opportunities for improvement
FOR SPECIALISTS
Our products and solutions focus on animal and poultry health, thus affecting human health and the environment. Our work is complex, but at the same time innovative. Aiming to become a global leader, to make Ukraine one of the key suppliers of veterinary drugs, we are constantly looking for professionals.
BIOTESTLAB opens new opportunities for specialists in the development and implementation of veterinary drugs, engineers, technologists, financiers, sales managers, and many other specialties.
Become a part of our talent community!
Have questions, ideas, or suggestions?
Write to us at d_zaporozhets@biotestlab.net
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
We invite experienced specialists and young professionals to start their careers