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, including conducting performance reviews, staff planning, and recruiting.
• Drive personal learning plans to master all aspects of managing high-volume blood plasma collection facilities.
• Ensure exceptional customer service by creating a positive experience for donors.
• Provide operational support, solve problems, and communicate effectively with senior management.
• Prepare for a permanent Plasma Center Operations Manager role through mentorship and hands-on experience.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement program and well-being benefits.

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.