Technical and GMP Training Business Partner
United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
 

The Technical and GMP Training Business Partner at Lonza Portsmouth is an outstanding opportunity to drive world-class training initiatives that empower our dedicated teams to excel. This role is crucial in ensuring our employees are exceptionally well-trained, enabling them to deliver flawless performance and contribute to our ambitious goals. By collaborating closely with various groups, you will develop and implement effective learning solutions aligned with our business objectives. You will serve as a pivotal consultative guide, representing Technical & GMP Training during audits and leading strategic training projects to ensure compliance and excellence.
 

Job Description

  • Develop and maintain an ongoing Asset/Function GMP Training Plan to define program deliverables, including justification for topics, measures of efficiency, and an annual summary report.

  • Conduct needs assessments and performance analyses to determine GMP training needs, evaluating Quality events, CAPAs, and internal or external audit observations.

  • Complete Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions where a training solution is identified.

  • Build assessments and evaluations to measure progress and evaluate the efficiency of Asset/Functional group GMP training programs.

  • Establish and maintain metrics to measure the efficiency of training and report to management.

  • Lead engaging GMP training sessions for new hires covering intro GMP, manufacturing onboarding, department-specific topics, and regulatory updates.

  • Develop high-quality, role-specific training materials that ensure an engaging learning experience.

  • Facilitate Train the Trainer sessions to develop internal training capacity.

  • Ensure that LMS (Learning Management System) is current and up-to-date for the Asset/Function supported.

  • Consult with the Technical and GMP Training Back Office on issues impacting the quality, compliance, and efficiency of the Learning Management System (LMS).

Skills

  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.

  • Strong knowledge in the application of cGMP requirements, biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and the purpose and function of supporting processes.

  • Expertise in authoring training manuals and instructions, assessing and recommending training needs, and managing training assignments/requirements/curricula.

  • Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy, with strong facilitation and delivery skills.

  • Skilled in coordinating complex training initiatives and improving training practices through mentoring, training, and facilitation.
     

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R67065