Project Manager Special Projects

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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. Please note this position is currently classified as 'remote' in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Directly manage the Personalized Nomogram Deployment to BioLife Aurora Xi centers delivering timely on commitments and outcomes essential for patients and BioLife's business.

• Ensure cross-functional engagement and preparedness for all project phases and sustainable operating practices and mechanisms following each center deployment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver the Personalized Nomogram for Aurora Xi devices in BioLife's Portfolio.

• Continuously review and update the business case for the device management and assess the impact on the forecasted business outcomes (e. g. , volumes, margins).

• Identify, manage, and escalate project risks and decisions. Work with project team to analyze risks and develop options and recommendations to resolve them.

• Uncover and monitor interdependencies with active projects elsewhere in the business.

• Develop and implement operating mechanisms to manage project work, including communication plans, workshops, team meetings, etc.

• Ensure the project is reported in a manner consistent with the corporate standard.

• Manage the lifecycle of the project to ensure a structured approach to the work and avoid overloading resources.

• Support and enable the Project Sponsor to successfully deliver BioLife's project benefits.

• Consult with other project and program managers in the organization to share insights and offer advice.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Able to 'see and manage the details' for seamless deployment/implementations.

• Subject matter project management expert.

• Proficient at building and able to present executive reports.

• Ability to manage in a fast paced, challenging environment while remaining focused on obtaining objectives.

• A bold, unconstrained thinker and doer who demonstrates a clear understanding of the objectives and tactics needed to deliver critical projects.

• Must demonstrate excellent leadership, change management, and customer sensitivity. Analytical, interpersonal, planning, communication, and collaboration skills are a requirement.

• Can demonstrate a documented history of achieving rapid consensus in cross-functional teams.

Leadership

• Able to rapidly resolve conflicts while ensuring buy-in from stakeholders.

• Able to both detect and rapidly adapt to changes in the business and operating environment.

• Able to lead others through operational change management associated with projects/programs.

• Able to plan and lead cross-functional workshops of varying scope.

• Must be able to plan the critical path and hold team members accountable for their activities.

• Able to consult with Executive Project Sponsors and project teams to successfully execute projects through defined, yet flexible project lifecycle phases and governance processes.

• Able to garner credibility and support across the organization through influence.

• Capable of independently and accurately representing complex issues to a myriad of stakeholders.

• Able to lead colleagues through influence at, below, and above peer level.

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Drives consensus on a path forward when there are ambiguous or conflicting viewpoints.

• Able to choose the optimal set of priorities among myriad competing priorities in a changing environment.

• Performs methodical analysis to underpin all recommendations; able to explain and justify rationale.

• Provides direction on when the project should move forward, when to escalate issues, and when to close out open actions.

Interaction

• Engages internally with senior level, mid-level, and functional leaders across functional groups, including Operations DD&T, Finance, Quality, Plasma Collection Centers, and Labs to establish a common plan and approach.

• Perform stakeholder analysis to understand barriers to change; identify risks and implement mitigation plans. Manage and execute communication to all stakeholder groups.

• Collaborates with BioLife Leadership Team, Project Sponsors, Project Managers, and project teams on BioLife's strategic projects.

• Has a reputation for delivery that reinforces the required sense of urgency.

Innovation

• Uses information technology and business processes to solve complex, poorly defined problems in an organized, logical manner.

Complexity

• Understands how to translate business priority into project priority.

• Understands the cultural, regional, and regulatory variation across the global BioLife footprint to execute change management activities.

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

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of a four-year Bachelor's Degree, preferably in life sciences, business or engineering (or equivalent experience). Master's Degree and/or MBA is a plus.

• Minimum 6+ years Project Management experience experience in operations p.