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.
As Associate 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: 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: Bachelors degree minimum Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development Manufacturing Training with a focus on regulated environments Strong knowledge of GMP and compliance training Proven leadership of L&D teams in a manufacturing or regulated setting Experience in governance, audit readiness, and inspection preparation Familiarity with modern learning methods (competency-based, digital, AI-driven) Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Excellent communication, project management, and change management experience Ability to analyse data and provide strategic insights For more information please contact Sinéad Cullen on or