Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)

Takeda; North Brunswick Township (NJ); Remote; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a self-motivated Manager Trainee for its operations team. This role offers a unique opportunity to participate in a comprehensive training program aimed at developing leadership skills and accelerating career growth. The position involves learning various aspects of operations management, contributing to quality standards, and providing exceptional customer service. With extensive travel opportunities and the chance to relocate post-training, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a fast-paced environment focused on making a difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases.

Benefits

Major medical, dental, and vision insurance

15 vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings with employer contribution

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience required.
• Experience in supervising and coaching team members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month training program for leadership development.
• Learn operations management and contribute to creating life-changing medicines.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Operations Management

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years of leadership experience

Job description

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Job Description

Manager Trainee- Operations (Travel Program- Relocation Required)

Are you a self-motivated leader looking for a career that you can feel good about? At BioLife, opportunities to build a fast-paced career are within your reach. As a Manager Trainee, you will participate in a training program that will further develop your leadership skills and prepare you for accelerated career growth.

Our centers are fast paced. That’s how we tackle rare disease.

With the incredible growth of 225+ BioLife Plasma Services centers across the U.S., the future looks bright for you. Opportunities to grow as a person and as a leader are within your reach. When you work at BioLife, you’ll feel good knowing what you do makes a difference.

A typical day for you may include:

1. Career Growth & Development: The development program lasts approximately 12 months. Upon completion, you’ll have an additional six months to advance into an Assistant Manager position. You’ll receive training and 1-to-1 support and engage in mentorships.
2. Learn Operations Management: During the program, you’ll learn the business and industry, and build your skills by contributing to financial, marketing, administrative, regulatory, quality, people, and facilities management.
3. Contribute to Creating Life-Changing Medicines: Maintaining our exceptional quality and service standards is key to creating life-changing medicines. You’ll develop the skills to meet production and cost goals while ensuring compliance with regulations and BioLife SOPs.
4. Travel Opportunities: Through our comprehensive travel package, you’ll visit BioLife locations across the country. Build your network while learning from BioLife team members at different centers.
5. Supportive Teamwork: Foster an inclusive team environment with a group of diverse individuals. Collaborate and communicate with team members at all levels of the organization.
6. Exceptional Customer Service: Create a positive donor experience and maintain donor satisfaction. Assist with production as needed.
7. Relocation: After completing the program and being promoted into a management position, you’ll be required to relocate to one of BioLife’s locations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent amount of leadership experience (approximately 3 years)
• Experience with supervising team members including skills in coaching, developing and holding performance management conversations
• Travel requirements vary by program path.
  o Up to 100% (100% Travel Path)
  o Up to 75%-85% (Appleton, WI Based & Field Based Paths)
  o Less than 10% (No Travel Path)
• During program must live in the continental US. Must also live near a BioLife Plasma Services location or be willing to travel extensively.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Have a valid driver’s license for the entire duration of the program
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
• Ability to frequently lift to 32 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
• Due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and the FDA
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits from Day One

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance and prescription coverage for eligible employees
• A minimum of 15 vacation days and 10 company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings with a generous employer contribution and matching program
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

New Jersey - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$54,400.00 - $74,800.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations New Jersey - Virtual USA - NJ - Deptford, USA - NJ - Egg Harbor, USA - NJ - Lakewood, USA - NJ - North Brunswick, USA - NJ - Springfield Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Job Exempt

Yes