Head of BioLife U.S. Operations

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Job Description

About BioLife Plasma Services

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is an industry leader in the collection of high-quality plasma that is processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies. Some diseases can only be treated with medicines made with plasma. Since plasma can't be made synthetically, many people rely on plasma donors to live healthier, happier lives. BioLife operates 230 state-of-the-art plasma donation centers across the United States. Our employees are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and ensuring that the donation process is safe, easy, and rewarding for donors who want to make a difference.

When you work at BioLife, you'll feel good knowing 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. This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE

The Head of U.S. Biolife Operations is an inspiring leader, advancing people engagement and business performance through high quality and well aligned strategies. The successful Incumbent is responsible for the operations and results of more than 230 U.S. plasma centers.

Through a core group of leadership reports, the position manages more than $900M in operating costs and 10,000 employees across BioLife's U.S. footprint.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Collaboratively partnering with Strategy team to build strategic direction for Biolife U.S. Operations short and long-term objectives to include providing input on overall performance targets.
• Performance Delivery : Drive operations policy / strategy and execute with excellence to meet all U.S. Operations KPI's and achieve best in class processes within Operations. Work closely with the Forecasting / Pricing & Workforce Optimization to ensure optimal capacity utilization.
• Drive an exceptional donor experience in the centers through partnership with the Customer Excellence team.
• Work collaboratively with Business Excellence to drive exceptional results within the network ensuring robust performance across all centers.
• Ensure that quality and safety standards are met / exceeded.
• Drive talent allocation and development to support a strong bench while fostering a positive culture in the workplace.
• Responsible for the successful launch and ramping of new centers.
• Accountable for providing input / implications to broader Takeda operations strategy.
• Engage and collaborate with support departments to support operational goals.
• Demonstrate Leadership behaviors that align with Takeda values.

Position reports to the Global Head of Biolife

ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position will oversee the team that is responsible for U.S. centers and has 5-7 direct reports. The full field operations organization consists of approximately 10,000 employees.

Strategic Direction

Performance Delivery

Quality and Safety Standards (with Quality)

Talent Development (with HR)

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Leadership

Complexity and Problem Solving

Accountable to : Hema Tallman, Global Head of Biolife, Plasma-Derived Therapies.

Internal contacts : Advises, consults and coordinates with : Head of Biolife Marketing, Supplier Management, Business Support, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Medical Affairs, Human Resources, Biolife Compliance, Business Operations and the Biolife Operational Excellence Lead

External contacts : Vendors Fresenius Kabi, Haemonetics, and Terumo

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 : Bannockburn, IL

U.S. Base Salary Range :

252,000.00 - 396,000.00

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

Bannockburn, IL

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt