GxP Training Manager

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to GxP Training & Qualifications, the Manager of Training will manage the development, implementation and sustainability of quality and technical training solutions. This position will ensure employees and contract staff meet compliance requirements relating to knowledge, skill and practices necessary for her/his job performance and that they remain prepared to perform assigned tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Develops and executes GxP Training strategy – including working with stakeholders to determine learning needs and priorities and provides appropriate training to meet those learning needs.

· Develops training resources within functional departments to be able to identify and solve learning needs as they arise. This takes the form of Trainer certification, coaching and feedback as well as providing system access and subject matter expertise on necessary Learning Management Systems.

· Evaluate training needs and participates in the development and delivery of training materials, for network initiatives, including but not limited to Quality and GxP functions as needed.

· Maintain and improve onboarding experience in alignment with network deliverables

· Manages and develops direct reports by facilitating on-going performance management activities. Leads team members, fosters professional development and growth, and promotes teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

· Develop training materials, in collaboration with SMEs, for existing employees ensuring all aspects of job responsibilities and expectations are met to improve efficiency, effectiveness and compliance and address gaps appropriately.

· Provide guidance and information to leadership on recommended training programs, curricula and training material development, and learning assignments

· Manage projects and training initiatives which directly support Network and GxP initiatives, to effectively implement strategic business objectives in driving quality, compliance and safety.

· Accountable for aligning across the training/learning network.

· Support policy and procedural changes and manual design to improve the quality of the department, to include scheduled review of all existing documentation, guidelines and materials. Evaluate and report on effectiveness of the changes.

· Develop and oversee departmental strategy and goals in alignment with Network strategies.

· Work as a training and competency expert with various teams and clients developing training material via eLearning, video, and other presentations.

· Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments.

· Demonstrate the Company’s behaviors.

Skills

· Bio-tech/pharmaceutical/GMP industry or experience in a highly regulated environment strongly preferred

· Extensive knowledge of SOPs and GxPs and the know-how to work and manage within a regulated environment

· Strong change management skills and demonstrated ability to simplify and improve business processes

· Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team with matrix reporting relationships

· Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever-changing business environment

· Effective verbal and written communications skills

· Excellent verbal communication, documentation and technical writing skills

· Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills under resource constraints and time pressure

Education/Experience

· Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is highly desired

· Minimum 10 years of experience with at least 7 years designing and implementing programs and initiatives from needs assessment through delivery.

· Minimum of 5 years’ management experience.

· Minimum of 7 years’ experience of ELMS and eLearning tools

Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com