America's Blood Centers
Remote
America’s Blood Centers (ABC), North America’s largest network of community-based, independent blood programs, is seeking a Director, Scientific and Technical Operations. The position will lead the association’s evaluation and response to new Scientific, Medical, Technical Operations, Quality and Regulatory (SMTQR) developments, including the development of programs and resources. The position will report directly to the Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs, providing strategic guidance on emerging trends in the blood community and transfusion medicine to help shape strategies that leverage the ABC membership to drive ABC’s advocacy work. Primary Responsibilities: Direct the development of programs and resources that support member activities in SMTQR and operational areas, including Journal Club, Blood Bulletin, workshops, and webinars. Convene ABC members to share best practices and collaborate in advancing ABC’s advocacy agenda and hot topics of importance to blood centers. Assist in the analysis of new standards, guidelines, and regulations. Provide consultative services to ABC member requests for information and assistance in SMTQR areas. Serve as the primary staff liaison to the ABC Quality Committee and subcommittees, and Quality and HR Forums. Oversee ABC’s research, benchmarking, and survey programs, including the use of the data to improve member blood center operations and the identification of best practices. Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s required. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A minimum of five years of experience in blood banking, with emphasis in any of the areas of scientific, medical, quality, technical operations, and/or regulatory affairs. Blood center operational experience a plus. Possess demonstrated analytic and communication skills. Strong customer service orientation and ability to navigate and respond to sensitive/ difficult situations. Self-motivated, flexible, creative, innovative, and goal oriented. This position is virtual. Click here to view the full job description. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to careers@americasblood.org.