Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required

Takeda•USA - NJ - Virtual, NJ

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) participates in an advanced leadership development program preparing experienced leaders for a Plasma Center Operations Manager role at BioLife Plasma Services. The expedited training program lasts approximately six months and includes hands-on experience, mentorship, and a self-directed learning plan covering management of high-volume plasma collection facilities. After completing the program, the trainee has 12 months to obtain a Plasma Center Manager position. Relocation to a BioLife location is required upon program completion; the trainee may choose which location to apply to. The role requires travel to BioLife plasma centers across the country, with the posting stating up to 90–100% travel during the program. Trainees can return home every other weekend. The position is based in New Jersey - Virtual, but involves working at various BioLife locations and relocation after graduation/completion. The trainee helps cultivate a positive team environment, provides employee feedback, conducts performance reviews, supports employee development, participates in staffing and recruiting, and works to engage and retain employees. The role also involves operational support, management training, problem-solving, communication with senior management, and creating positive donor experiences to support donor retention. The trainee may assist with production. The position is full-time and exempt. BioLife describes its environment as fast-paced and team-oriented and offers career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits program; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience leading medium to large teams with 20 or more direct reports.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 90–100% during the trainee program and work at various BioLife locations across the country.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Valid driver’s license for the entire duration of the program.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
Ability to lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift materials up to 32 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Ability to tolerate prolonged glove wear for 90% of work tasks because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).
Relocation to a BioLife location is required upon completion of the trainee program.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete an approximately six-month expedited leadership training program covering management of high-volume plasma collection facilities.
Drive a personal learning plan and take part in hands-on training and mentorship.
Work toward obtaining a Plasma Center Operations Manager position by completing the training program, networking, and building relationships across BioLife.
Cultivate a positive environment and motivate a diverse team.
Provide employee feedback, conduct performance reviews, support team development, participate in staff planning and recruiting, and engage and retain employees.
Provide operational support, conduct management training, problem-solve, and communicate with senior management.
Create positive donor experiences to support donor retention.
Assist with production as needed.
Travel to and work at various BioLife locations across the country.
Relocate to a BioLife location after completing the trainee program.