Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training

Lonza • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training role is a fully site-based position in Houston, TX, US. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training programs for manufacturing personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting the overall quality and safety standards in medicine manufacturing. The position involves close collaboration with manufacturing leadership and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps, develop targeted training plans, and assess training effectiveness. The role also supports onboarding, deviation investigations, new product introductions, and audits, acting as a training subject matter expert.

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

• 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.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What This Job Offers

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