Senior Business Partner, Workforce and Capacity Optimization

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Job Description

About Bio Life Plasma Services

Bio Life 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. Bio Life 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 Bio Life, 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. Please note that the successful incumbent must reside in either Chicagoland or Boston, MA.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

* Enable scalable workforce optimization frameworks by improving scheduling workflows and capacity planning across Bio Life Plasma Centers.

* Foster collaboration across HR, operations, DD&T, forecasting, and leadership teams to enhance workforce efficiencies and address organizational priorities.

* Integrate workforce strategies seamlessly into Bio Life Plasma Center operations to align with organizational objectives.

* Champion innovative solutions to maximize resource utilization and resolve operational challenges.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Design and implement scalable frameworks for scheduling workflows and long-term capacity planning across Bio Life Plasma Centers, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

* Develop governance models to enhance operational flexibility and maintain consistency across Bio Life resource management.

* Subject matter expert for HR, Bio Life 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 Bio Life 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.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/ Functional (Line) Expertise

* 8+ years of expertise in workforce management, scheduling strategies, and capacity planning leadership in healthcare or operational environments.

* Skilled in designing scalable workforce solutions aligned with complex matrixed operational priorities.

* Exceptional analytical skills to showcase workforce trends and align strategies with organizational goals.

Decision-making and Autonomy

* Independently design governance models for workforce optimization with minimal oversight.

* Authority in crafting business requirements for dashboards and developing actionable insights.

* Drive operational change management efforts and workflow enhancements autonomously.

Leadership

* Provide guidance and training across Bio Life Plasma Centers to advance workforce systems and capacity solutions.

* Perform as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, delivering operational improvements and aligning workforce solutions with leadership priorities.

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