Head of Workforce Optimization

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is a leading industry player 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 220+ 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive plasma volume growth and cost improvements through the strategic optimization of collection capacity and workforce management.
• Align workforce optimization initiatives with the company's overall business objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies, processes, tools, and technologies that enable plasma volume growth and cost improvements.
• Lead improvements through data analysis, modeling, simulation, and the application of Industrial Engineering principles.
• Partner with the Transformation Management Office (TMO) in the development of business cases for Transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, or a closely related field; or an MBA with an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in cost or efficiency improvement roles.
• Extremely strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Ability to build cross-functional relationships to achieve results.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading workforce management in a multi-unit business.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated environment.

What We Offer

• Domestic travel required (up to 25%).

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud of 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.