Center Manager

KEDPLASMA LLC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kedrion Biopharma Inc., through KEDPLASMA, is seeking a Center Manager in Urbana, IL to lead daily operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive donor and staff experience. You will manage staff, budgets, donor flow, and quality systems, guiding the center toward strong performance and patient impact.

Join a mission-driven team focused on life-saving plasma-derived therapies, with responsibilities spanning personnel leadership, financial oversight, regulatory adherence, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference for Healthcare, Life Sciences, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of plasma operations and regulatory requirements (FDA, CLIA, cGMP).
• Experience managing profit & loss and performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily center operations including quality, compliance, staffing, donor experience, and financial performance.
• Achieve targets for collection volumes, cost efficiency, inventory, donor retention, and profitability.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, evaluate, train, and develop center staff.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, CLIA, cGMP, SOPs and other regulations.
• Develop and coach staff to meet performance goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation for personnel, donors, and regulatory reports.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and repairs; address product quality risks.
• Monitor inventory and supply chains; manage donor center schedules.
• Oversee budgeting, payroll, donor fees, and cost control.
• Address donor and customer concerns professionally; partner with marketing for donor growth.
• Lead risk management, incident investigation, and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and drive process improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment for donors and staff.
• Ensure timely shipping of plasma units and samples per SOPs and logistics guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Life Sciences, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KEDPLASMA is a subsidiary of Kedrion Biopharma Inc. KEDPLASMA specializes in the collection and procurement of high-quality plasma that is processed into plasma-based therapies. Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is an international company specializing in the collection and fractionation of blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products. Our therapies help treat and prevent serious diseases, including Hemophilia, Primary Immune System Deficiencies, and Rh-Sensitization.

Job Summary

Step into a leadership role where business success meets life-saving work.

Join KEDPLASMA as a Center Manager and take charge of one of our plasma donation centers. In this leadership role, you’ll be responsible for overall center performance — ensuring operations run smoothly, maintaining strict compliance with safety and regulatory standards, driving business results, and fostering a positive donor and staff experience. Your work will directly support the creation of life-saving plasma-derived therapies for patients worldwide.

What you'll do

• Oversee all aspects of daily center operations, including quality, compliance, staffing, donor experience, and financial performance.
• Achieve business targets for collection volumes, cost efficiency, inventory management, donor retention, and profitability.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, training, and career development for center staff.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, CLIA, cGMP, SOPs, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead, develop, and coach staff to meet performance standards and achieve operational goals.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, including personnel records, donor information, and regulatory reports.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and timely repairs; respond to freezer alarms and address any product quality risks.
• Monitor inventory levels for supplies and medical consumables, ensuring proper organization, storage, and replenishment.
• Develop staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during operating hours and minimal donor wait times.
• Manage financial aspects of the center, including budgeting, payroll, donor fees, and cost control.
• Address donor and customer concerns professionally to ensure a positive donation experience.
• Partner with marketing and community outreach to grow the donor base and increase retention.
• Lead risk management activities, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to review operational updates, training needs, and process improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for both donors and staff.
• Ensure timely shipping of plasma units and samples in accordance with SOPs and corporate logistics guidelines.

Qualifications and need-to-know

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Healthcare, Life Sciences, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience, preferably in a plasma/blood collection center or another regulated environment.
• Knowledge of plasma operations, business processes, and regulatory requirements (FDA, CLIA, cGMP) preferred.
• Experience in managing profit and loss and operational performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, and recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to travel up to 15% to other centers or corporate locations (including overnight travel).

Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment terms, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary ranges are determined based on relevant experience, education, and certifications.
If you require assistance with your employment application or need reasonable accommodations to perform job duties, please contact our Talent Acquisition team [e-mail].

Employee Benefits

At Kedrion Biopharma Inc., we believe in taking care of our people. Our benefits package is designed to support your health, happiness, and future, including:

• Health & Wellness– Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Financial Security– Life insurance, AD&D, and retirement savings plans
• Work-Life Balance– Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Career Growth– Training programs and development opportunities
• Extra Perks– Employee discounts, wellness initiatives, and more!

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Kedrion Biopharma Inc. participates in E-Verify and provides the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm employment authorization. For more information, please contact the Department of Homeland Security.