Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required

Takeda•USA - VA - Virtual, VA

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) participates in an advanced leadership development program at BioLife Plasma Services. The approximately six-month expedited training program includes travel to plasma centers across the country, hands-on experience, mentorship, and a self-directed learning plan covering the management of high-volume blood plasma collection facilities. Trainees may travel up to 90–100% of the time and can return home every other weekend. After completing the program, trainees have 12 months to obtain a Plasma Center Manager position and must relocate upon program completion. The role offers a path toward a Plasma Center Operations Manager position and opportunities to help open and operate new plasma centers. The position is listed as Virginia - Virtual, with an annual starting salary of $80,000.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience leading medium to large teams, defined as 20 or more direct reports.
Ability to travel up to 90–100% during the trainee program and work at various BioLife locations across the country.
Must relocate upon completion of the trainee program; candidates may choose which location to apply to.
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 require this due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

Associate 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

Build knowledge of all aspects of managing high-volume blood plasma collection facilities through training and a self-directed learning plan.
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.
Complete the training program, network, and build relationships across BioLife to work toward a Plasma Center Operations Manager position.
Provide operational support, conduct management training, problem-solve, and communicate with senior management.
Retain donors by creating a positive donor experience.
Assist with production as needed.
Travel to BioLife locations across the country to learn and network.