Senior Operations Management Trainee

Responsibilities

• Participate in an intensive six-month leadership development program involving 90-100% travel to various plasma centers.
• Manage diverse teams by providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting staff development.
• Drive operational excellence in high-volume blood plasma collection facilities through hands-on training and mentorship.
• Cultivate a positive donor experience to ensure high levels of customer service and retention.
• Collaborate with senior management to solve problems and implement operational support strategies.
• Prepare for a permanent Plasma Center Operations Manager role, which requires relocation upon program completion.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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 provides essential plasma products that help improve the lives of patients with rare diseases worldwide.