Associate Director – Manufacturing & Quality Technical Learning & Development

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:

• Bachelor’s 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