Center Manager in Training

Responsibilities

• Participate in an advanced six-month leadership development program involving extensive travel to various plasma centers.
• Manage and motivate diverse teams, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting staff development.
• Drive personal learning plans to master all aspects of managing high-volume blood plasma collection facilities.
• Ensure exceptional customer service to retain donors and create a positive donor experience.
• Collaborate with senior management to solve operational problems and provide facility support.
• Prepare for a permanent Plasma Center Operations Manager role through networking and hands-on mentorship.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience leading medium to large teams (20+ direct reports).
• Willingness to travel 90-100% during the training program.
• Ability to relocate to a permanent BioLife location upon completion of the program.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand for entire shifts and lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments (SOP, GDP, GMP, CLIA, or FDA).
• Experience in high-volume retail or clinical operations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and technical leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($80,000 - $110,000).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement program and paid volunteer time off.
• Paid vacation and sick time.

About the Company

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients at the center of everything they do. Through its subsidiary, BioLife Plasma Services, Takeda helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases by providing essential plasma-derived therapies.