Associate Director Job Description
The Associate Director 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:
* Serve as the site lead for technical Learning & Development, aligning with global frameworks while addressing local needs
* Partner with senior leaders and the global Centre of Excellence to deliver future-focused learning solutions
* Design and implement site-specific site technical Learning initiatives that support compliance, manufacturing excellence, and employee development
* Ensure governance, compliance, and audit/inspection readiness at all times and proactively address training gaps and regulatory expectations
* Champion modern, technology-enabled learning (digital, interactive, experiential)
* Lead and develop the site L&D team, fostering innovation and continuous learning
* Design and implement training programs that strengthen compliance and workforce capability
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, HR, and SMEs
* Use data and analytics to measure training impact and drive improvements
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree minimum
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development Manufacturing Training with a focus on regulated environments
3. Strong knowledge of GMP and compliance training
4. Proven leadership of L&D teams in a manufacturing or regulated setting
5. Experience in governance, audit readiness, and inspection preparation
6. Familiarity with modern learning methods (competency-based, digital, AI-driven)
7. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
8. Excellent communication, project management, and change management experience
9. Ability to analyse data and provide strategic insights