Job Details

• Coordinates the Blood Ops prioritization process including resource allocation, prioritization, project intake scoring and project timelines.
•  Collaborates with management, key stakeholders, project team members to drive project execution.
• Organizes project activities into manageable work efforts and determines effective approach to complete work according to project plan.
• Identifies project risks and mitigations, recommending best approach based on analysis and data.
• Facilitates decision-making that is required for continued project progress and contingency of others.
• Builds and maintains working relationships with all stakeholders including resolution of issues and conflicts with the project team.
• Actively fosters and environment of continuous improvement.
• Ability to articulate and defend new process approach to all levels of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Education

• Bachelors of Science degree in biological science or related field from an accredited college or university required
• Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science degree preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years experience facilitating cross-functional projects required
• 1-3 years experience working in a regulated industry preferred
• 1-3 years experience developing and implementing processes in a regulated industry preferred
• 1-3 years experience identifying and implementing operational workflow improvements preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, regulations and other reference documents required
• Knowledge of current good manufacturing practices preferred
• Ability to apply LEAN concepts to highly regulated processes required
• Ability to think broadly with strong analytical skills preferred
• Strong problem solving and technical skills with ability to apply judgement to standardized work procedures preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and lead project teams preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills preferred
• Strong project management skills related to assessment, problem solving, planning, organizing and implementation required

Licenses and Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma-Black Belt (LSS) certifications preferred
• Project Management certifications preferred

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet) required
• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required