Senior Workforce Optimization & Capacity Strategy Partner

Biolife Plasma Services; Woodstock (IL); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Senior Business Partner for Workforce and Capacity Optimization, hybrid role based in Chicagoland area or Boston. You will design scalable scheduling, drive capacity planning, and partner with HR, DD&T, forecasting and leadership to maximize resource use.

The role requires 8+ years in workforce management with strong analytics and governance skills, offering leadership across BioLife centers and change management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in Business, Information Systems, or related field).
• 8+ years of expertise in workforce management, scheduling strategies, and capacity planning leadership in healthcare or operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable frameworks for scheduling workflows and long‑term capacity planning across BioLife Plasma Centers, aligning with priorities.
• Develop governance models to enhance operational flexibility and consistency across BioLife resources.
• Subject matter expert for HR, BioLife operations, DD&T, and forecasting teams, ensuring workforce solutions address cross‑departmental requirements.
• Lead organizational transitions in workforce planning methodologies, scheduling frameworks, and governance processes across BioLife centers.
• Maintain workforce performance dashboards to monitor scheduling efficiency, resource utilization trends, and capacity planning progress.
• Promote automation and workplace flexibility in capacity management systems to deliver scalable solutions and improve workflows.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, implement innovative workforce strategies, and ensure successful adoption of new tools through training.

Skills

Workforce management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics & reporting

Governance processes

Automation initiatives

Change management

Stakeholder alignment

Leadership & coaching

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Human Resources

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Senior Business Partner for Workforce and Capacity Optimization, hybrid role based in Chicagoland area or Boston. You will design scalable scheduling, drive capacity planning, and partner with HR, DD&T, forecasting and leadership to maximize resource use.

The role requires 8+ years in workforce management with strong analytics and governance skills, offering leadership across BioLife centers and change management capabilities.