Grifols SA

Lead HR strategy and operations for a large healthcare organization, focusing on workforce planning, employee relations, and transformation. | Over 15 years of senior HR leadership experience in complex, multi-site environments, with strong experience in employee relations, compliance, and workforce management. | Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Summary: The Vice President, Human Resources - Plasma Procurement & Bio Supplies is the senior HR leader for Grifols' global plasma organization. This executive leads HR strategy and operations for a large and regulated workforce whose effectiveness is essential to Grifols' plasma supply. Based in North Carolina, the VP partners directly with the President of Plasma Procurement to shape organizational strategy, strengthen leadership, and ensure consistent HR execution across all European and US operations. This leader also collaborates closely with HR Centers of Excellence and global/regional HR teams to align HR processes, support operational excellence, and reinforce a culture grounded in Grifols' Values - Passion for People, Responsibility, Innovation, Diversity and Excellence. Scope: Provide HR leadership for a 10,000+ employee plasma procurement network with donor centers across the US and Europe as well as the Bio Supplies division. Key Responsibilities: Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership • Serve as the principal HR advisor to the President of Plasma Procurement and a member of the Plasma leadership team and HR leadership team. • Shape the people strategy for the plasma procurement division ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational realities. • Reinforce Grifols' Values (Passion for People, Responsibility, Innovation, Diversity, Excellence) through leadership actions and organizational practices. HR Operations Across Plasma organization • Lead HR service delivery across the entire plasma organization (headquarters roles and center network), ensuring consistent execution of global HR processes. • Strengthen workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, and retention strategies tailored to frontline operational roles. • Maintain strong HR controls, SOPs, and process reliability across all Plasma procurement and Bio Supplies operations. Employee Relations, Compliance & Regulatory Support • Lead employee relations and compliance programs across a multi‑state and multi‑country environment. • Support quality and operational partners in ensuring compliance with FDA and other regulatory expectations affecting plasma operations. • Promote a culture of safety, responsibility, professionalism, and adherence to standards. Talent, Leadership & Culture • Build leadership capability and a strong pipeline Plasma procurement division, donor centers and field‑based HR roles. • Strengthen a culture of Inclusion & Belonging (I&B) where employees feel respected, supported, and connected. • Partner with COEs to implement leadership development, performance management, compensation, and talent programs that support operational excellence. Transformation & Continuous Improvement • Lead the people‑related components of operational and organizational transformation initiatives. • Use HR analytics to drive improvement in staffing, retention, labor cost, employee engagement, and workforce performance. • Introduce streamlined, scalable HR systems and solutions to support a large, distributed operational workforce. Smart Collaboration Across HR & the Company • Foster cross‑functional collaboration with x-company functions / divisions. • Ensure plasma procurement, Bio Supplies and donor center challenges and opportunities are understood across the organization and supported with coordinated solutions. • Role‑model collaborative decision‑making and boundary‑less teamwork across HR and business stakeholders. Experience & Qualifications: Required • At least 15 years of senior HR leadership experience in large, complex, multi‑site operational environments. • Proven leadership of HRBP and HR operations teams across dispersed locations. • Strong experience in employee relations and compliance within a US context. • Success managing HR for a large hourly/frontline workforce. • Track record in cultural transformation, workforce optimization, and operational HR excellence. • Ability to use HR analytics to guide decision‑making and improve outcomes. Preferred • Experience in healthcare, biotech, regulated operations, plasma/blood collection environments or retail. • Global HR experience. • Experience outside HR (e.g., operations, quality) is beneficial. Leadership Competencies • Strategic Thinking - Anticipates trends, sees the broader picture, and aligns HR strategy with operational and business needs. • Driving Results - Brings urgency and focus to execution across a high‑volume, frontline workforce. • Leading Teams - Builds and develops cohesive, high‑performing HR and field leadership teams. • Influencing Collaboratively - Navigates complexity, builds trust, and facilitates alignment across HR and non‑HR teams. Education • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required. • Master's degree or senior HR certification preferred. Location & Travel: • Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. • Approx. 25% domestic and international travel to donor centers / European Plasma sites / HQ. Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice: Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate. Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-RTP || NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Durham || NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Raleigh:USNCCOR - North Carolina Corporate

Assist in analyzing workflows, applying Lean methodologies, documenting procedures, and supporting continuous improvement projects. | Currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Business, Engineering, or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and familiar with Excel and project management. | Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1909, developing innovative products and services grounded in the values of ethics, quality, and responsibility. Grifols' mission centers on meeting the needs of patients and healthcare professionals in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics, and blood banking. For over a century, Grifols has designed, manufactured, and marketed products that enhance human health. The company produces plasma-derived biopharmaceuticals with proven efficacy, quality, and safety. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.grifols.com Purpose & Responsibilities of Position: The Operational Excellence Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the Operational Excellence team, learning how process improvement initiatives drive efficiency and quality across Grifols’ business units. The intern will support ongoing projects by analyzing workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to optimize operations. • Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing operational data related to manufacturing, supply chain, and other business functions. • Apply Lean methodologies to evaluate current processes and recommend enhancements: 5S and Kaizen • Participate in process mapping exercises and help document standard operating procedures. • Support the creation of impactful reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. • Collaborate cross-functionally with subject matter experts and team members to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) • Currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related scientific field (Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain preferred), as a rising junior or senior; OR currently accepted or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program. • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. • Familiarity and comfort with Excel (including working with Macros and pivot tables), Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Interest in process improvement, operational efficiency, and project management. Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice: Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate. Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton Learn more about Grifols

Oversee day-to-day operations of a plasma collection center, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance. | Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of supervisory experience, familiarity with clinical or cGMP environments preferred. | table.MiTabla { max-width: 1020px;!important Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Acknowledgment:  The Operations Manager is a key member of the donor center leadership team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational performance to ensure donor safety, regulatory compliance, and achievement of production goals. This role provides direct leadership to frontline staff across donor floor operations and ensures all center activities align with company standards, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.   Summary:  Assists with operational management of a Plasma Collection Center, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and regulations and overall performance and profitability of the center.   Acts on behalf of the Center Manager in his/her absence, may manage the center alone for days at a time. This position will manage employees in centers with over 50,000 liters.   Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of the donor center when the Center Manager is not present. Collaborates with Training and Quality staff to ensure that training and quality goals are met. Coaches and leads through effective feedback to employees through the Operations Supervisor(s). Monitors and evaluates operations.  Works with the Center manager to develop action plans to maximize center efficiency and supervises the implementation of improvements.  Makes critical decisions for the modifications of action plans. Responsible for all personnel functions including hiring, assignment and direction of work, development and training, disciplinary actions and termination and the maintenance of all personnel records Partners with the center manager in budget preparation and oversees facility to achieve production targets and quality goals at the agreed-upon cost structure. Actively delegates, monitors, and holds responsible the operations supervisors for their performance. Directs and supervises employees.  This includes creating and managing work schedules. Establishes and maintains the ability to perform all tasks within the center; fulfills the role of production employees when the occasional need arises.   Other Responsibilities: Assures center employees maintain the facility in a neat and clean condition and all equipment is kept in good working order. Responsible for freezer management, including overseeing plasma shipments and equipment failures.  Required to answer all freezer alarms and deal with them appropriately Develops and implements active donor recruitment advertising campaigns to improve production levels. Maintains thorough familiarity and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Standard Operating Procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). Directs key personnel in donor selection, plasma collection and all manufacturing records to maintain the highest production standards in accordance with state and federal regulations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Standard Operating Procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long-term donation. Controls center donor funds and ensure that all financial records are accurate and in order. Keeps Center Manager informed of any irregularities within the center and provide action plans to improve and correct center deficiencies. Minimizes center liability through constant risk management review.  Investigates all unsafe situations and Situations/complaints.  Develops and implements required corrective actions. Directs and monitors the performance of outside vendors. Reviews and monitor special projects for accuracy and timely completion. Works with the Center Manager in implementing the donor center's mission into the community.   This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.   Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Science, Business, Nursing, Finance, or related field.    Experience Typically requires 3+ years of related experience in clinical or general business experience.  Supervisory experience preferred.  Experience in a medical and/or cGMP regulated environment preferred.   Experience with plasma or whole blood preferred.   Equivalency Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.  Example:  If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.   Knowledge | Skills | Abilities Developing command of leadership, organizational, customer service, interpersonal communication, and computer abilities.  Ability to understand and assess FDA regulations.  Ability to maintain adequate levels of plasma collection and adhere to quality standards.  Ability to motivate staff to achieve established goals and standards. May be required to relocate   Occupational Demands Form # 6:  Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.   Exposure to electrical office equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32*, miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise on production floor.  Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.  Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.   Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.   #biomatusa Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : VA-Richmond:[[cust_building]]    Learn more about Grifols

Lead and develop a culture of continuous improvement across the organization, driving strategic initiatives and standardization efforts. | Requires 8-10 years of experience in operations or process improvement, leadership experience, and preferably Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. | Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Summary: The Associate Director, Continuous Improvement (CI) is responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and sustainment of a culture of continuous improvement across the plasma donor center network and supporting business functions. This role will partner closely with operational and quality leadership, field teams and cross functional stakeholders to drive performance opportunities through data-driven insights, lead process optimization initiatives and ensure standardization of best practices that improve the quality, efficiency and donor/employee experience. Serves as a voice to the center & business but also a change agent - equipping teams with the tools, framework, and capabilities needed to deliver measurable business results and achieve strategic objectives. Primary Responsibilities: • Develop and execute a CI roadmap aligned with company strategic goals, AOP Priorities, and Business Excellence Initiatives. • Oversee and enhance CI Program to ensure successful definition and execution of large, cross function initiatives that tie to annual strategic priorities and achieve the financial impact or productivity improvement. • Lead a team of CI professionals and change agents to deliver high impact improvement projects across multiple functional areas of the business. • Partner with Senior and Field Leadership to identify/validate performance gaps and prioritize initiatives that improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance donor and employee experience. • Challenge the status quo and identify business improvement opportunities (i.e. methodologies, technologies, innovation). • Lead Standardization efforts as the business must aim to reduce duplication, efficiently design systems and processes in relation to the use of data and then ensure the processes are scalable/ usable across all functions to aid in the continuous improvement discipline. • Lead cross-functional working groups to harmonize best practices and eliminate operational variability across GEOs and Regions. • Collaborate with the PMO, Training, and Operations teams to embed improvements into long-term operational frameworks. • Develops and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of cross-functional business processes and systems, providing thought leadership and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support current and future business needs. • Act as a key liaison with Field and Corporate Leadership to ensure communication and alignment of goals. • Ability to create detailed business cases for CI initiatives that include the baseline/project metrics, data collection plans, pilot plans, and control plans. • Ability to give direction and serve as a coach and mentor to leaders and teams to foster a continuous improvement mindset and data-driven decision-making culture. • Deliver training, workshops and communication that build CI capabilities and empower leaders to lead local improvements. Also partner with Grifols Business Units Excellence Teams to align on programs • Oversee Design, Build, Execution, Quality Assurance and Delivery of initiatives evolving and optimizing Business Excellence projects and initiatives ensuring alignment to strategic objectives. • Collaborate closely with the BOPT Analytic Hub to identify trends, uncover root causes, and define performance baselines. • Prepare and present ROI reporting to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations that are based off of data insights. • Cultivate a results-driven environment that emphasizes innovation, data-based decision making and operational discipline. • Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and performance excellence. • Build and nurture relationships with teams in Corporate Holding, Biomat USA Field Leadership, and Donor Centers. • Stay updated with State and Federal Regulations, FDA approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, EMA, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP, internal company procedures, and external events that could affect the organization and its future operations. • Train and educate the organization. Build Organizational capability through structure CI Training, coaching and certification programs (Lean, Kaizen, DMAIC, etc.) • Provide leadership and guidance in the absence of team members, ensuring efficient execution of duties. • All other duties as assigned by the executive leadership. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strong knowledge in different areas of Project Management, Data Analysis, Finance including but not limited to accounting, budgeting, reporting, financial systems, and financial policies and procedures. • Ability to manage tactical implementation plans with attention to detail being critical. • Ability to inspire growth in people and ideas through innovative and creative thinking skills to solve complex problems. • Ability to challenge current methodologies, technologies or products and recommends alternative solutions. • Expertise in process mapping, standardization and root cause analysis. • Highly collaborative proven ability to influence across organizational boundaries. • Skilled in change management facilitation and executive communication. • Strong business acumen and ability to link process improvement to organizational strategy. Education and Experience: • Bachelor of Science, Business, Engineering or Project Management related field. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred. • Typically requires a minimum of 8-10 years of related experience. Progressive experience in operations, process improvement, or business excellence roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity. Proven record of building and leading high-performing teams that deliver measurable business results. • Experience in healthcare, life sciences or a highly regulated operational environment preferred. • Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years experience, and equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience. Occupational Demands: Ability to travel 20-40% time to plasma centers or corporate offices as required. Pay scale of $138,452.00 - $207,677.00 per year for US Candidates depending on training, education and experience. This position is eligible to participate in up to 15% of the company bonus pool. We offer benefits including medical, PTO, up to 5% 401K match, and tuition reimbursement. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Even though we are a global healthcare company with employees in 30 countries, Grifols prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled its workforce in the last 10 years - we're growing, and you can grow with us! #biomatusa #LI-RL1 #LI-Remote Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice: Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate. Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : Home Office:USHOME - Home Address US Learn more about Grifols