Business Product Specialist

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Job Description

About BioLife Plasma

Takeda offers a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we'll support you.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. We are certified as a Global Top Employer and offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Every day, our BioLife Testing Laboratories’ mission is to ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we collect. The plasma our centers collect will become life-changing medicines for patients in need. Here, a commitment to lab testing quality, customer service to our plasma centers, and most importantly, our commitment to our patients is expected.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The Business Product Specialist will support the development and delivery of products that align with business goals and customer needs. This role will collaborate with the DD&T Product Owner, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to assist in executing the product vision and ensuring successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a drive to deliver innovative solutions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Product Support: Assist in the implementation of the product vision, goals, and roadmap as defined by the Product Owner. Conduct basic research and gather customer feedback to contribute to informed product decisions.
• Requirement Documentation: Work with stakeholders to gather and document business needs. Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain product backlog items based on guidance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, engineers, and designers to provide feedback and ensure smooth execution of product plans. Facilitate communication to maintain team alignment.
• Task Prioritization: Support prioritization of features and tasks based on input from leadership. Help to refine the product backlog and assist in maintaining workflows.
• Project Coordination: Assist with sprint planning, backlog refinement, and related meetings. Track progress and ensure timely updates to stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Partner with QA teams to review features and validate that deliverables meet requirements. Support testing and issue resolution under guidance.
• Stakeholder Assistance: Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and facilitate feedback collection. Maintain clear communication channels between teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor product performance and propose opportunities for enhancement. Stay informed on relevant technologies and practices to improve efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Minimum 3 years of Laboratory experience with a bachelor’s de