Senior Specialist, Learning & Development

Description

The Learning & Development Senior Specialist will design and ensure delivery of a fully integrated training ecosystem to support startup and operation of a new aseptic manufacturing facility, including lyophilization, sterile filling, and enabling functions such as engineering and maintenance. The role also serves as a liaison to external education and training providers, ensuring local programs align with the site’s technical and GMP capability needs.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a facility L&D strategy aligned to startup, commissioning, and operational ramp-up.
• Build structured learning pathways translating complex systems into practical training for operators and technical staff:
  • Manufacturing (aseptic processing, lyophilisation, visual inspection)
  • Engineering (process, automation, CQV)
  • Maintenance (asset care, calibration, GMP interventions)
  • Quality and enabling functions
• Align training with asset lifecycle phases (design → CQV → operations).
• Leverage OEMs and vendors for specialized technical training content.
• Establish and manage partnerships with local colleges, universities, and technical institutes to strengthen employer brand and attract talent.
• Embed training into FAT/SAT, commissioning, and PPQ phases.
• Capture knowledge from:
  • OEM vendors
  • Commissioning and qualification activities
  • Tech transfer SMEs
• Strengthen a culture where technical competence underpins compliance and performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Education, or related field
• Five (5)+ years of relevant Learning & Development experience
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments
• Experience developing technical training programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement (internal and external)
• L&D Program design with scalability and sustainability

Preferred Experience

• Greenfield/startup facility experience
• Ability to translate complex systems into effective learning
• Adult Learning: Theory and Practice
• Experience in applying concepts and practices of adult learning to meet the dynamic needs of the business
• Learning Needs Analysis: Proven experience in assessing competency gaps and identifying what people need to learn for successful individual and organizational performance
• GAHM-ILC

Salary Range

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00