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 240+ 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 and may be based in either the greater Chicagoland or Boston areas.

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

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Sustain and continuously improve a governance and reporting structure to facilitate the management of the BioLife Transformation by the Biolife Leadership Team
• Advise, guide, and direct transformation projects/programs as needed
• Lead through influence to ensure Transformation programs are resourced, supported, and delivered with cross-functional alignment
• Hire, develop, and retain top project and program management talent

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leads the BioLife Transformation effort, responsible for delivering BioLife’s strategic objectives for growth in collections, cost per liter (cost of goods) reductions, and sustainability (75%).

• Ensures transformation programs are selected, prioritized, scoped, planned, and managed to achieve and deliver commitments in the Mid Range Plan (MRP) and Long Range Forecast (LRF).
• Sustains and continuously improves the governance framework to capture and communicate status to senior leadership, identify and escalate risks and decisions needed, and identify and resolve conflicts and interdependencies across all functions impacted by the Transformation Portfolio.
• Ensures supporting functions are fully engaged with firm commitments and holds those functions accountable for commitments. 
• Identifies opportunities to cancel or descope initiatives that are not showing results, and identifies new opportunities to deliver or exceed targets.
• Ensures continuous alignment between Transformation processes and all interdependent processes.
• Develops tools, or recommends the procurement of tools, to facilitate all of the above; works with cross-functional groups and DD&T to oversee implementation of those tools.
• Guide, develop, and mentor project and program management staff so they deliver at the highest possible level.
• Ensures projects and programs have the appropriate level of rigor, detail, and accuracy based on their lifecycle stage.
• Ability to present concise messaging and drive consensus and decisions in an executive setting.

Advise, Guide, and Direct Transformation Projects and Programs (25%)

• Identify programs that lack alignment or are experiencing roadblocks.
• Work directly with program teams and/or facilitate workshops to identify root causes, develop solutions, and oversee implementation.
• Ensure continuous alignment between the project/program objective and the overall Transformation objectives.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• A bold, unconstrained thinker and doer who demonstrates a clear understanding of the objectives and tactics needed to achieve transformational results
• Must demonstrate excellent leadership, change management, customer sensitivity, analytical, interpersonal, planning, communication, and collaboration skills. Must also have the ability to manage strategically and think innovatively.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced, challenging environment while remaining focused on obtaining objectives.
• Successful leadership across varied projects and teams.
• On occasion, the incumbent may work in/visit a plasma collection center or testing laboratory where the potential exists for exposure to biohazardous blood or plasma.

Leadership

• Integrity
• Fairness
• Honesty
• Perseverance
• Putting the patient and donor at the center
• Building trust with society
• Reinforcing our reputation
• Developing the business

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Provide direction on project dispositioning, when to escalate issues, and when to close out open actions.
• Determine needs for analysis of data and drive overall recommendations for decisions that need to be made across the network

Interaction

• Coordination and ability to drive results across other functions
• Has a reputation for delivery that reinforces the required sense of urgency

Innovation

• Displays a strong ability to prioritize
• Able to spot patterns/trends across teams that enable the identification of the root causes of problems
• Has a strong attention to detail and an organized approach to work

Complexity

• Has skills in disciplines beyond project management in order to develop an integrated approach, accounting for value and people factors

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, engineering, or business discipline. 15+ years of experience in a retail, pharma, and/or operations capacity.

Desired:

• Masters in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline
• Experience with direct people management of teams of 5 or more is highly desirable.
• Past history of successful management of complex programs, continuous improvement management, and or leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Project management, Supply Chain Operating Systems, and Financial management skills are necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FLSA Classification (US) – Exempt
• Domestic Travel – up to 25%, with occasional international travel
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

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

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$208,200.00 - $327,140.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position . T he 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 e mployee s may be eligible for s hort -t erm and/or l ong- t erm incentiv e s . 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

Boston, MABannockburn, IL

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Remote job,

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