Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training

Lonza • Houston, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training programs for manufacturing personnel in a Cell Therapy manufacturing environment. This role ensures that employees are qualified and certified on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMP documentation practices. The position involves maintaining training records, identifying skill gaps, conducting training effectiveness assessments, and supporting new product introductions. The role also requires collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), participation in audits, and monitoring training compliance. This is a fully site-based role in Houston, TX, requiring close, real-time collaboration and technical precision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field
• 5-10 Years of experience in biotech/biopharma laboratory or manufacturing experience preferably in a Cell Therapy manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent Aseptic Technique and Cleanroom Skills
• Ability to perform aseptic gowning on a daily basis
• Computer software skills (i.e. Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, Trackwise)
• Database and spreadsheet creation and maintenance
• Organization, record keeping, and planning skills
• Managing multiple projects, time management skills
• People management and training methods
• Able to assess and recommend training needs and training assignments/requirements/curricula.
• Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy, strong facilitation and delivery skills, and ability to coordinate complex training initiatives.
• Skilled in coaching, training, and facilitation practices
• Ability to travel at least 20% travel based on site location and or client visits

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-job training programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Qualify and certify manufacturing employees on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMP documentation practices.
• Maintain training curricula, qualification matrices, and training records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training plans.
• Conduct training effectiveness assessments and implement continuous improvements to training programs.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing employees through structured learning pathways.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and revise training materials, job aids, and standard work documentation.
• Support deviation investigations related to training deficiencies and implement corrective actions when required.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities by developing and delivering training associated with new processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits as a training subject matter expert.
• Monitor training compliance and proactively address overdue qualifications.
• Support both day shift and night shift based on business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

What This Job Offers

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