Description

Vitalant is hiring a Program Manager to join our Biotherapies Client Care Team. Are you ready to lead cutting-edge programs in a dynamic, fast-paced biotherapies environment?

In the capacity of a manager, with client-facing responsibilities, this role is accountable for overseeing the planning, scheduling, execution, delivery, and invoicing of Biotherapies cell therapy services.

The Manager ensures that all contracted activities are completed promptly and adhere to established quality standards, while coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources effectively, mitigating potential risks, and maintaining consistent communication with clients and senior leadership within Biotherapies.

What to Expect

Schedule: Days Monday-Friday Hours vary depending on department needs. Occasional after hours or weekends may be required, depending on project needs.

The salary range for this position is based on factors such as relevant years of experience, education, and the candidate's geographic work location.

Our c omprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

• Manage program objectives and deliverables in stem cell and CAR-T therapy projects.
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, and metrics to track progress and performance.
• Coordinate with external clients and internal clinical, laboratory and operational leaders, to ensure programs meet client requirements and quality, compliance and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Education

Bachelor's Degree (in business, technology, clinical/laboratory science or related field depending on program focus) or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Master's Degree, preferred. Knowledge of project management processes and methodologies required.

• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of policy and procedure development (may include technical writing, depending on program focus), required.

Knowledge of advanced methods of program analysis and report preparation required.

• Knowledge of advanced records management principles and practices required.

Knowledge of management principles including human resource management, budget administration, negotiation techniques, risk identification, and mitigation,
requirements solicitation, preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Program Management Professional (PgMP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Additional related certifications (i.e. CMP, CAP, clinical research) preferred.

Experience

8 years related experience required. To include:

• 2 years in leading highly complex, cross-functioning and highly visible enterprise program.
• 5 years progressively responsible experience in Project or Program Management.
• 1 year of experience in regulated environments (i.e. FDA, AABB, FACT standards, GMP, healthcare of technology) preferred.
• 3 years of experience in specialized areas related to program focus (i.e. IT, infrastructure, operations, professional services, software development, professional services, clinical trials, biotherapies, and apheresis services, cell and gene therapy, strategic solutioning or client and custom solutions), preferred.
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

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.

Job Posting Disclaimer

Please note: Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states - Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. 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/Disabled/Veterans

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