Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required

Takeda•USA - MA - Virtual, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) participates in an approximately six-month advanced leadership development program at BioLife Plasma Services. The program includes travel to plasma centers across the country, hands-on experience, mentorship, and a self-directed learning plan covering management of high-volume 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 graduation to a BioLife location they choose to apply to. The role develops leadership and operational skills through team management, operational support, management training, problem-solving, and communication with senior management. It also includes working to create a positive donor experience, retain donors, and potentially assist with production. Successful career progression may provide opportunities to open and operate new plasma centers.

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 relocate upon completion of the trainee program.
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 prolonged glove wear due to 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 working in a highly regulated or high-volume retail environment.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in the approximately six-month leadership training program and drive a learning plan covering all aspects of plasma center management.
Gain hands-on experience and take part 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.
Complete the training program, network, and build relationships across BioLife in preparation for a Plasma Center Operations Manager position.
Provide operational support, conduct management training, solve problems, and communicate with senior management.
Create a positive donor experience and retain donors.
Assist with production as needed.
Travel to and work at BioLife locations across the country.