Description
Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme's people and culture have been consistently recognized for excellence. For example, we have been named several times to Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States. We also consistently rank among the top employers for scientists in surveys of Science readers. Genzyme's local offices and facilities in Europe and other parts of the world have earned similar distinction as respected employers. By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.
Principal Training Specialist; Consent Decree Support Services
The individual in this position will have the responsibility for oversight & co-ordination of the design and delivery of GMP, technical and organizational development training (both classroom training and E-learning), along with assisting functional areas with developing competency based training for the consent decree work plan at two sites. This includes training in the areas of general and advanced knowledge of current regulations, functional job knowledge and skill development, compliance, and management development in a GMP environment. This individual will work with internal training line management & personnel and teams causing new training requirements to assess needs, develop and/or acquire curriculum, tools to measure effectiveness, and other projects, as assigned. This individual will also assist in the development of organizational strategies, training programs, and teambuilding processes to enhance organizational effectiveness, including interacting with personnel from other sites as needed. This individual must be action oriented, results driven and motivated to perform at a very high level.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversight and tracking of the Training Plan supporting the Quality Systems Remediation teams for Allston and Framingham
- Development, tracking and improvement of the training program, and oversight of effectiveness checks to ensure program applicability.
- Provide guidance on design and development of program content, instructional tools, and hands on exercises, including computer-based training
- Conduct needs analysis, training effectiveness checks, and trend results as appropriate by utilizing the latest technology available
- Train other trainers and evaluate other trainers'skills, including classroom trainers and OJT trainers where required eg SMEs
- Reporting on training information such as employee training grids and qualification status, as required.
- Participate in the management of developmental projects associated with the necessary training programs, curriculum, modules, documentation, etc.
Skills Required
- Proven needs analysis, instructional design, and classroom training skills
- Experience developing, delivering and assessing training in both one-on-one and classroom settings
- Experience developing and deploying competency-based and computer-based training
- Experience working in QA, QC, or Manufacturing environments
- Superior organizational and multitasking capabilities
- Must be able to work under minimal supervision
- Able to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
- Must be customer focused and service oriented
- Ability to learn and utilize MS Office (Word and Excel), Outlook, Plateau, Livelink, and other relevant electronic systems
- Ability to adapt to change
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years GMP experience in a manufacturing or quality function
- 3+ years experience developing, delivering and assessing classroom, computer-based, and competency based functional training in a GMP environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and/or Regulatory Affairs in a pharmaceutical environment
- Direct work experience in project management capacity
- Experience in managing and leading people is a strong advantage.
Job: Quality
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Allston
Shift: Day Job
Job Type: Regular
Employee Status: Regular |