Associate Director – Manufacturing & Quality Technical Learning & Development
Our client, a global pharma company, are currently recruiting for an Associate Director– Manufacturing & Quality Technical Learning & Development to join their team on a permanent basis. AsAssociate Director for Technical Learning & Development, you will lead site-level learning strategies for Manufacturing, Quality, Health & Safety, and Central Functions. This role offers the opportunity to shape workforce development and learning in a cutting-edge, next-generation drug substance manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the site lead for technical Learning & Development, aligning with global frameworks while addressing local needs
2. Partner with senior leaders and the global Centre of Excellence to deliver future-focused learning solutions
3. Design and implement site-specific site technical Learning initiatives that support compliance, manufacturing excellence, and employee development
4. Ensure governance, compliance, and audit/inspection readiness at all times and proactively address training gaps and regulatory expectations
5. Champion modern, technology-enabled learning (digital, interactive, experiential)
6. Lead and develop the site L&D team, fostering innovation and continuous learning
7. Design and implement training programs that strengthen compliance and workforce capability
8. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, HR, and SMEs
9. Use data and analytics to measure training impact and drive improvements
Requirements:
10. Bachelor's degree minimum
11. Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development Manufacturing Training with a focus on regulated environments
12. Strong knowledge of GMP and compliance training
13. Proven leadership of L&D teams in a manufacturing or regulated setting
14. Experience in governance, audit readiness, and inspection preparation
15. Familiarity with modern learning methods (competency-based, digital, AI-driven)
16. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
17. Excellent communication, project management, and change management experience
18. Ability to analyse data and provide strategic insights
For more information please contact Sinéad Cullen on +353879500821 or sinead.cullen@lifescience.ie