Operations Learning Specialist, CAR-T

6062-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Legal Entity • Raritan, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Learning Excellence team delivers robust learning and development programs that strengthen operational training, workforce capability, and effective use of the J&J Learn ecosystem across the CAR-T manufacturing site. The Operations Learning Specialist, CAR-T will play a critical role in designing, facilitating, and continuously improving learning experiences that enhance technical capability, operational readiness, and employee development. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence workforce performance, support patient-focused manufacturing operations, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence in a highly regulated CAR-T manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Science, Education, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Business, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Training, Manufacturing, Quality, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• Experience working within a cGxP-regulated environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated presentation and facilitation experience with both in-person and virtual learning programs.
• Experience translating business needs, process requirements, and competency gaps into effective learning solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to analyze training data, evaluate learning effectiveness, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting CAR-T, cell therapy, biologics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or other advanced therapy environments.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and learning program development.
• Experience with competency mapping, workforce development programs, and skills-based learning strategies.
• Knowledge of learning effectiveness evaluation methodologies and learning analytics.
• Experience performing internal and external benchmarking and implementing training best practices.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and digital learning technologies.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support organizational development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and lead blended learning programs including: workshops, instructor-led training, webinars, and hands-on learning activities using adult learning theory and input from SMEs and business partners.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual learning experiences that build technical skills, strengthen competency, support compliance topics, and promote effective application of learning in a CAR-T manufacturing environment.
• Partner with business leaders, internal customers, site stakeholders, Operations Training, Quality Training, Operations Training, Global Pharma Training, and MedTech to identify training needs, align program objectives to business goals/metrics, and support CAR-T personnel development.
• Support implementation of the learning strategy by conducting needs analyses, map competencies, developing training topics based on survey insights and site metrics.
• Support workforce development initiatives by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen talent pipelines, build future-ready capabilities, and align skills-based learning pathways to CAR-T operational needs and site workforce strategy.
• Support continuous improvement of the Operations Training model, including content structure, skills matrices, process flows, and learning program outcomes.
• Monitor and analyze post-training evaluations, surveys, key performance indicators, learning outcomes, performance impact, and training-related metrics to assess effectiveness, communicate insights, and recommend enhancements.
• Develop and deploy marketing, communication, and engagement strategies to increase awareness, participation, and learner engagement, through post-training follow-ups, coaching opportunities, and certification pathways.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level