Biomanufacturing Training Specialist

July 12, 2024

UCB

Braine-l'Alleud

OTHER

Make your mark for patients

We are seeking a Training Specialist who is passionate about upskilling teams and enthusiastic about being a pillar in the startup of the Biomanufacturing Plant, located on our UCB campus in Braine l’Alleud, Belgium.

About the Role
As a Training Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the launch of our biomanufacturing plant. Your main goal is ensuring with your colleagues that our staff increase their level of knowledge and follow the GMP & HSE regulations. You will focus on training & upskilling teams on the norms and processes within our biomanufacturing pharmaceutical plant.
Your primary responsibility will be developing, delivering and following-up on training programs to ensure compliance and efficiency in the biomanufacturing operations.

Who You'll Work With
You will join a motivated, dynamic, and versatile team. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, Engineering, C&V, Automation, Logistic and Operational Excellence teams to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.

What You'll Do
Training Management:

Develop and maintain accurate training matrix.
Assign and update training plans, in collaboration with managers and aligned with business requirements and GMP/HSE regulations.
Manage the training schedule, organize sessions, and maintain accurate training records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and ensure the development of targeted training programs.
Deliver engaging and effective GMP training content, organizing regular training sessions and follow-up to ensure best practices are integrated by the teams in their day-to-day activities.
Create and implement innovative training methods and materials to enhance learning.
Be the point of contact and administrator of the training electronical system.
Coordinate and prepare training aspects for audits and quality meetings, ensuring readiness and compliance.
Define and track Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to training and coaching processes.
Conduct gap/risk analysis as necessary and steer continuous improvement projects related to training and digitalization, in alignment with UCB's overarching processes.
Manage deviations and change controls related to training activities, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.

Coaching and Team Development:

Develop and implement an onboarding process for newcomers.
Develop and implement a coaching strategy to support operational activities.
Provide coaching and support team members, fostering a culture of learning and development.
Act as a mentor and SPOC for the staff on best practices.

Training Documentation :

Oversee the management of training-related documents.
Ensure good documentation practices are followed in all training materials and records.

Interested? For this role, we're looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

Bachelor's degree in sciences
Minimum 5 years' experience in a regulated pharmaceutical company
Experience in a GMP environment
A prior experience within a biomanufacturing plant is a strong asset.
Experience in training management and documentation management
Strong coaching and trainer skills.
Demonstration of a strong team spirit.
Be autonomous and proactive.
Be decision making and responsible.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Creativity and a solution-oriented mindset.
Agile and flexible to handle urgent situations.
Fluency in French and good knowledge of English, both written and spoken

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Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

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