Training Supervisor
About the role
The Training Supervisor will oversee the training team responsible for leading training activities for plant team members supporting cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing. This role involves collaboration with Operations and Quality departments to ensure safe and compliant operations in line with cGMP requirements. The position supports the build-out and ramp-up of clinical production and facility approval for a state-of-the-art cell therapy facility, preparing for commercial launch and sustained production. The role requires technical expertise, effective communication, and cross-functional coordination to enable robust production, testing, and product release.
Responsibilities
- Leads, directs, coaches, and develops a holistic, effective training program for all plant functions and personnel supporting daily clinical production and commercial supply of a CAR-T product.
- Manages the training team to plan, coordinate, prepare, and deploy training curriculum.
- Performs training assessments for new and updated procedures.
- Oversees and schedules training skill checks and qualifications.
- Supports evaluation of appropriate compliance courses.
- Manages training requirements for new hires in collaboration with the training team.
- Works with functional leads to align procedures based on roles.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for Compliance & Training systems.
- Recommends future system upgrades and troubleshoots problems reported by system users.
- Maintains knowledge of LMS systems.
- Maintains and reports quality training metrics.
- Prepares information for internal and external audits.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Information Science, or an equivalent technical discipline is required.
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an aseptic manufacturing facility, with experience in training/system applications, quality systems, or learning management systems.
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidance related to manufacturing cell-based products, as well as Good Tissue Practices.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing environment while providing clear direction to team members.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability.
- Advanced computer skills and practical knowledge of MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and other related systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
- Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented mindset.
- Ability to lead with influence, manage projects, and drive change.
Pay
The base pay range for this role is $96,267 USD - $126,351 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
Other types of pay include performance-based bonuses and/or equity for eligible roles.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
- Paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays.
- Voluntary benefits such as flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans (e.g., pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance).
- Voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.
Note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.