Job Posting: Contract R&D Training Manager

Position Type: Contract (1 Year)

Location: Columbus, OH 43219 (On-site)

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Contract R&D Training Manager to join our team for a one-year contract position. As a member of the QA Compliance team, you will play a crucial role in supporting research & development training needs, specifically within preclinical and clinical genetic therapies research functions. Your primary responsibilities will involve managing training compliance, administering the Learning Management System (LMS), and working closely with various teams to ensure the training process aligns with corporate policies and industry standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute and drive compliance across key training areas while helping shape the future of genetic therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, particularly GxP Training Policy and procedures.
• Support onboarding and offboarding of personnel, including establishing training requisites with hiring managers.
• Assess and determine training needs across various R&D functional areas in collaboration with QA Compliance, Testing Facility Management (TFM), and site leadership.
• Administer Veeva Training Vault & Learn GxP content within Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring roles, curricula, training requirements, and assignments are accurate and up-to-date.
• Revamp R&D training roles and curricula to align with QA Corporate and local R&D business needs, ensuring scalability and sustainability.
• Provide daily support to personnel to meet business goals and ensure compliance with documentation impacting GTCOE operations.
• Design, control, and implement custom training materials (eLearning SCORM courses & microlearning videos).
• Collaborate with functional SMEs to ensure training content is accurate, complete, and effective.
• Conduct annual curricula reviews with functional management and ensure job descriptions and CV documentation are inspection-ready.
• Drive on-time training completion to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Update and maintain training procedures, templates, forms, and records.
• Provide training support during audits and regulatory inspections, as needed.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in training management within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Expertise in R&D and GLP (21 CFR Part 58) training is highly preferred.
• Experience with electronic learning management systems (LMS), with a preference for Veeva Training Vault.
• Strong collaboration skills and a proven track record of success in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to evolving business needs.