Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required

Takeda•USA - IA - Virtual, IA

11d•$80,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) role is an advanced leadership development program at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. This program is designed for senior leaders interested in developing new skills and advancing their careers. Trainees will travel up to 95% of the time to learn the business, network with leaders, and prepare for accelerated career growth. Upon completion of the program, trainees will obtain a Plasma Center Operations Manager role and will be required to relocate to one of BioLife's locations. The program lasts approximately six months, followed by 12 months to secure a Plasma Center Manager position. During this time, trainees will gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship, and drive their own learning plan covering all aspects of managing plasma collection facilities. The role involves motivating diverse teams, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, supporting development, participating in staff planning and recruiting, and engaging/retaining employees. Trainees will also work towards obtaining a Plasma Center Operations Manager position through networking and relationship building. Opportunities exist to open and operate new plasma centers. The role requires providing operational support, conducting management training, problem-solving, and communicating with senior management in a fast-paced, team environment. Creating a positive donor experience to retain donors is also a key aspect, with potential assistance in production. Travel opportunities allow learning from and networking with BioLife team members across the country, with the ability to return home every other weekend.

Requirements

Relocation Required upon graduation/completion of Trainee Program.
You will be able to choose which location you would like to apply to.
3-5 years of experience leading medium to large teams (20+ direct reports)
Up to 90-100% travel during the Trainee Program
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
Willingness to travel and work at various BioLife locations across the country
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Have a valid driver’s license for the entire duration of the program
Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
Due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and the FDA
Experience working in a highly regulated or high-volume retail environment
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technical, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Drive your own learning plan that covers all aspects of managing our high-volume blood plasma collection facilities.
Use your interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate a positive environment and motivate a team of diverse individuals.
Provide employee feedback, conduct performance reviews, support team members’ development, participate in staff planning and recruiting, and engage and retain employees.
Work towards obtaining a Plasma Center Operations Manager position by completing the training program, networking, and building relationships across BioLife.
Provide operational support; conduct management training; problem-solve; and communicate with senior management.
Retain donors by creating a positive donor experience.
Assist with production.
Learn from and network with BioLife team members across the country.