Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required

Takeda•USA - NV - Virtual, NV

2d•Remote

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is hiring a Senior Operations Management Trainee for an advanced leadership development program. The approximately six-month expedited training program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and a learning plan covering the management of high-volume blood plasma collection facilities. After completing the program, the trainee has 12 months to obtain a Plasma Center Manager position. Relocation is required upon program completion, and candidates may choose which location to apply to. The position involves extensive travel to BioLife plasma centers across the country, with the opportunity to return home every other weekend. The role offers preparation for career growth into Plasma Center Operations Manager positions and opportunities to open and operate new centers. The position is listed as Nevada - Virtual, is full-time, and has an annual starting salary of $80,000 USD.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience leading medium to large teams with 20 or more direct reports.
Willingness to relocate upon graduation or completion of the trainee program.
Ability to travel up to 90–100% during the trainee program and work at various BioLife locations across the country.
Ability 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 the shoulders and below the 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 wear gloves for prolonged periods, as 90% of work tasks involve potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s 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 the leadership training program and build knowledge of all aspects of managing high-volume plasma collection facilities.
Develop and follow a learning plan, gaining hands-on experience and participating in mentorship opportunities.
Cultivate a positive team environment and motivate a diverse team.
Provide employee feedback, conduct performance reviews, support employee development, participate in staff planning and recruiting, and engage and retain employees.
Network and build relationships across BioLife while working toward a Plasma Center Operations Manager position.
Provide operational support, conduct management training, solve problems, and communicate with senior management.
Retain donors by creating a positive donor experience and assist with production as needed.
Travel to BioLife locations across the country to learn and network.