Senior Operations Leader in Training

Biolife Plasma Services; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Senior Operations Management Trainee to join its national leadership program. You will rotate across plasma centers, travel up to 95% of the time, and develop into a Plasma Center Operations Manager through hands-on experience and mentorship.

The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and operations management within a high-volume, regulated setting, with opportunities for accelerated career growth across BioLife centers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience leading medium to large teams (20+ direct reports)
• Up to 90-100% travel during the Trainee Program
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
• Willingness to travel and work at various BioLife locations across the country
• 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 lift up to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 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

Responsibilities

• 6-month expedited training program with 12 months to obtain a Plasma Center Manager position
• Provide employee feedback, conduct performance reviews, support staff development, participate in staff planning and recruiting
• Work toward Plasma Center Operations Manager by networking and building relationships across BioLife
• Open and operate brand new plasma centers as you progress your career
• Provide operational support and communicate with senior management
• Retain donors by creating a positive donor experience and assist with production
• Travel across the country to learn the business and network with BioLife team members

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Senior Operations Management Trainee to join its national leadership program. You will rotate across plasma centers, travel up to 95% of the time, and develop into a Plasma Center Operations Manager through hands-on experience and mentorship.

The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and operations management within a high-volume, regulated setting, with opportunities for accelerated career growth across BioLife centers.