Manager, Manufacturing Learning & Development

Avid Bioservices • Tustin, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: The Manager, Manufacturing Learning & Development (L&D) is responsible for building, governing, and continuously improving the training programs that support Avid’s GMP manufacturing operations, including Upstream, Downstream, and Formulation. This role ensures that all manufacturing personnel are trained, qualified, and developed in accordance with GMP expectations, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, and site operational goals. This position partners closely with Manufacturing, QA, QC, MSAT/Process Development, Facilities, EHS, and HR to create a comprehensive, scalable learning strategy that strengthens workforce competency, supports compliance, and increases operational readiness across all manufacturing areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing or manufacturing support.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Learning & Development, technical training, or instructional design.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ requirements.
• Related bachelor’s degree (i.e. Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering)
• 4+ years of cGMP purification experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Upstream, Downstream, or Formulation operations.
• Ability to analyze metrics and build training dashboards.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Manufacturing L&D strategy supporting Upstream, Downstream, and Formulation operations.
• Conduct learning needs assessments, skills-gap analyses, and competency evaluations across all manufacturing departments.
• Define, maintain, and continuously improve training curricula, qualification paths, and skill matrices.
• Design and implement training programs using structured instructional design methodologies.
• Develop training materials including SOP-based modules, technical process training, e-learning content, and hands-on OJT/SOJT qualifications.
• Deliver training through classroom sessions, floor-based coaching, and virtual platforms.
• Ensure training content reflects current manufacturing processes, documentation expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the site Learning Management System (LMS) subject matter expert overseeing training records, curriculum updates, and compliance metrics.
• Ensure all training reinforces Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ALCOA+ principles.
• Monitor training completion, effectiveness, and compliance readiness; escalate gaps appropriately.
• Partner with Manufacturing SMEs and leadership to ensure training readiness for new equipment, processes, product introductions, and tech transfers.
• Provide on-the-floor coaching and support for SOJT/OJT qualification processes.
• Support internal and external audits as the Manufacturing L&D representative.
• Collaborate with HR and operational leaders to standardize onboarding, cross-training, and development pathways.
• Create and maintain training dashboards tracking compliance, documentation performance, corrections, qualification status, and trend data.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement initiatives to reduce documentation errors and increase consistency.
• Conduct Training Impact Assessments and support change management for curriculum updates.
• Lead and develop the Manufacturing L&D team.
• Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and operational discipline.
• Identify workforce competency gaps and support development plans.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
• Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees