Executive Vice President

Bloodworks Northwest is seeking a strategic Executive Vice President (EVP), Blood Operations, to lead the blood business of one of the country’s leading independent blood centers, based in Seattle, Washington. Bloodworks supplies blood for patients at 95 percent of hospitals across Washington and Oregon. It generates approximately ~$170 million in annual revenue and recorded more than 205,000 community blood collections in fiscal year 2025. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer and serving on the executive leadership team, the EVP is responsible for the operational execution and financial performance of the blood business. This role leads the entire blood supply chain, from donor recruitment and collections through manufacturing, inventory, distribution, transportation, and hospital services. The EVP brings discipline and consistency to daily operations while helping shape the strategy that drives the organization forward.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, operations management, supply chain management, engineering, life sciences, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum fifteen years of progressive leadership experience, including at least ten years leading large, complex operational functions. Must have demonstrated success with full P&L accountability for a substantial operating business. Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in healthcare, blood banking, biologics, manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, or another highly regulated environment. Proven record of strengthening reliability, productivity, customer service, and financial performance across multiple interdependent functions. Direct blood banking experience is welcome but not required when paired with strong operational leadership. Experience with partnerships, affiliations, or acquisitions is preferred.  To express interest, please contact Andrew Ulrich at Korn Ferry, Bloodworks’ executive search partner, at andrew.ulrich@kornferry.com

Compensation: $338,719 – $525,861

Benefits and Perks: Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also eligible to participate in retirement plans 401a & 403(b), a consolidated paid leave program (4.8–6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), a subsidized transit program, and educational reimbursement. Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus.*

*Conditions apply