Associate Director, Training and Development

Associate Director, Training & Development

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Manage Albuquerque’s centralized hands‑on training function, Sterile University, overseeing training programs, new-hire orientation and ensuring a skilled workforce meets safety, quality and production targets.

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

• Develop and deliver annual objectives for the Sterile University team aligned with site-specific goals
• Manage, coach and mentor the team, set performance expectations, provide feedback and professional development opportunities
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and meeting training deadlines
• Lead the design, development and evaluation of content and hands-on training modules, including in-person courses on leadership for people leaders
• Maintain the Train the Trainer program to ensure effective training methods that engage adult learners are consistently used
• Ensure training programs and materials comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies; review training compliance data
• Develop evaluation strategies that elevate a read and understand approach to training SOPs
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop qualification requirements that ensure employees are prepared to perform their role
• Oversee implementation and sustainment of skills matrices by department
• Analyze data from quality events, monitor feedback from hands-on training and new-hire orientation, and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement
• Define, establish and monitor achievement of KPIs, project milestones and deadlines
• Update site leadership on the status of team objectives and KPIs on a regular cadence
• Develop and execute communication plans to promote training programs, raise awareness of available resources and encourage employee engagement in learning activities
• Maintain composure in high-pressure situations, handle multiple priorities, possess discipline while remaining flexible to business needs

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Education, Business, Human Resources or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in training and talent development
• 5 years’ management experience
• 5 years’ experience in instructional design and implementation of adult learning theory
• Experience in a manufacturing organization preferred but not required

This role leads, manages and supports a team of trainers, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, setting departmental goals, overseeing day-to-day operations and evaluating performance. The role models Curia’s values, fosters a positive work environment and provides guidance and support to team members.

• Language:
  Ability to read and interpret safety instructions, SOPs, technical procedures, regulatory documents; strong written and verbal communication; effective presentation skills
• Mathematical:
  Proficiency in arithmetic operations, algebraic and geometric principles, working with units of measurement
• Reasoning:
  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, interpret technical instructions
• Computer:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Leadership:
  Leads with integrity and respect, provides coaching and mentorship, holds self and others accountable, fosters collaboration, engages in change efforts, promotes a safe work environment
• Attention to detail, strong verbal, written and presentation skills, critical thinking, instructional design mastery

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• Must obtain and maintain gowning certification; must obtain and maintain media qualification
• May be required to wear a respirator

Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds infrequently; regular sitting, standing and reaching; occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling and balancing; required visual acuity, hand and finger dexterity.

Work in an office, manufacturing or warehouse environment; office setting with conversational noise; pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is sterile requiring aseptic gowning and personal protective equipment.

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.