VP, Biotherapies Apheresis Services - Remote at Vitalant in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

Description

Are you passionate about advancing life-saving therapies and driving impactful collaboration across clinical services? Vitalant is seeking a visionary VP of Biotherapies Apheresis Services to lead our efforts in transforming patient care and promoting strategic growth across our enterprise.

In this role, you'll be at the helm of fostering collaboration across a range of critical services-therapeutic apheresis, stem cell & MNC collections, cellular therapy, and more as well as managing hospital and community-based nurses and technicians. Your leadership will ensure that these services not only align with Vitalant's mission but also make the most efficient use of financial and professional resources.

You'll work closely with Executive Management, operations, clinical, and research leaders to develop strategies, report progress, and adjust course when needed. With a focus on compliance and excellence, you will ensure that our policies and goals are met while continuing to push boundaries in biotherapies.

Join us in this exciting role to drive innovation and make a lasting impact on our mission to save and improve lives through cutting-edge healthcare solutions!

This position can be located remotely anywhere in the United States

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes the need to develop and modify SOPs considering customer needs, innovation, and process improvement opportunities, especially as they affect product and service quality and efficiency.


• Ensures documentation of policies and procedures that govern clinical services under direct management.


• Facilitates, schedules, and manages functional council meetings, to be defined by specific areas of responsibility and scope.


• Facilitates activities with other functional VPs and Corporate Office areas (e.g., IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, Operations, Quality, Facilities, etc.) to develop project scope, identify resource requirements, articulate deliverables, and establish timetables and priorities for projects and operational activities requiring coordination and SOP revisions/implementations.


• Oversees coordination/development of new or revised policies and procedures as required to assure delivery of quality products and services.


• Oversees requests to FDA for variances, submission of SOPs for FDA review, evaluation of non-conforming products and evaluation and interpretation of evaluation draft guidance documents. Identifies opportunities to engage with Regulatory and FDA to clarify and develop appropriate guidance.


• Manages production projects across multiple operating units. This includes initial evaluation cost, benefit analysis, financial impact, resource management, implementation, and outcome review for short and long-term projects.


• Collaborates with department staff and other relevant Vitalant departments to research, identify, and evaluate new products, devices, and methodologies to improve efficiencies, working conditions.


• Ensures quality systems comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory, industry, and Vitalant standards. Assists in the development, review, and approval of internal audits and responses to internal and external citations.


• Develops and maintains familiarity with Vitalant operations to support effective coordination of service delivery and customer support. Requires periodic visits to blood center operating units to determine effectiveness of business systems support and opportunities for improvement.


• Oversees the development and management of operating and capital expenditure budgets.


• Establishes and maintains a network or professional relationships, actively participates in industry and professional groups, taking on leadership roles, as appropriate.

Requirements

Knowledge/Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Master's degree preferred.

Knowledge of large system operations management including fiscal policies, human resource management, and strategic planning required.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations that affect business operations required.

Knowledge of management of technical and scientific operations and staff required.

Licenses/Certifications

BB, RN, CABP or equivalent certification/licensure preferred.

Experience

Eight years of related experience required. To include:

• Five years' supervisory experience.

Skills/Abilities

Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.

Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.

Growth mindset and ability to drive growth and change within the organization.

Able to manage customer interactions and resolve operational and service level issues productively and efficiently.

Effective oral and written business communication skills.

Must have a participative management style, strong team development, coaching skills, and the ability to lead and motivate senior and executive-level managers.

Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active member of management.

Must have proficient computer skills.

Ability to travel (25+%).

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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