Senior Manager of GxP Learning and Development

About the Role

Allogene is seeking a Senior Manager of GxP Learning and Development to design, implement and provide oversight of the training program to drive training compliance, align training with regulatory expectations and business goals while also supporting individuals’ career growth and opportunities. The Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for the development of technical and business-related training materials and programs. This position will require active engagement with organizations across the company to provide expertise and guidance in training strategies and be responsible for the day-to-day administration of our Learning Management System and associated applications. This position will report to the Head of Quality Systems and require on-site presence at both our South San Francisco and Newark, CA locations.

Responsibilities

• Support driving the learning and talent development strategy across the organization for new hires, employees, and managers to enable their continued growth, development, and engagement.
• Apply instructional design theories/principles to analyze and create training materials which may include Instructor-Led, On-the-Job, and eLearning training solutions delivered across multiple training platforms.
• Collaborate with functional managers and business owners to determine and develop GxP, compliance, and technical training needs, training assignments, and curricula. Approve training material content and design.
• Serve as Business Owner and administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure system data is accurate and up to date, including running day-to-day operations of the LMS and resolving system-related issues.
• Partner with stakeholders to conduct qualified train-the-trainer sessions when required, including coaching and mentoring.
• Identify, escalate, and make recommendations to resolve training compliance gaps.
• Generate system reports and metrics for stakeholders on training activities, end-user compliance, and internal and external audit inspections.
• Ensure training activities align with the company’s goals, policies, and best practices.
• Lead and participate in special projects and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in the Pharma/Biotech industry including 2-3 years working with a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Strong knowledge of GxP, training processes/systems, and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical and biotech commercial manufacturing and supporting activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation skills, and classroom facilitation skills.
• Collaborative style and customer focus.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Equity
• Health insurance
• Generous time off, including 2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $150,000 to $175,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law.