Senior Specialist, Learning & Development

Learning & Development Senior Specialist

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

The Learning & Development Senior Specialist will design and ensure delivery of a fully integrated training ecosystem to support startup and operation of a new aseptic manufacturing facility, including lyophilization, sterile filling, and enabling functions such as engineering and maintenance.

The role also serves as a liaison to external education and training providers, ensuring local programs align with the site's technical and GMP capability needs.

Position Responsibilities:

The primary focus of the L&D Senior Specialist is to:

• Develop and execute a facility L&D strategy aligned to startup, commissioning, and operational ramp-up.
• Build structured learning pathways translating complex systems into practical training for operators and technical staff:
• Manufacturing (aseptic processing, lyophilisation, visual inspection)
• Engineering (process, automation, CQV)
• Maintenance (asset care, calibration, GMP interventions)
• Quality and enabling functions
• Align training with asset lifecycle phases (design → CQV → operations).
• Co-develop curricula with OEM, subject matter experts and academic partners aligned to: facility start up and commercial manufacturing.
• Leverage OEMs and vendors for specialized technical training content.
• Establish and manage partnerships with local colleges, universities, and technical institute to strengthen employer brand and attract talent.
• Embed training into FAT/SAT, commissioning, and PPQ phases.
• Capture knowledge from:
• OEM vendors
• Commissioning and qualification activities
• Tech transfer SMEs
• Strengthen a culture where technical competence underpins compliance and performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Influencing:
  Ability to partner, collaborate, and impact decisions within the organization
• Interpersonal Relationships:
  Demonstrated skill in applying approaches, tools, and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Oral and Written Communications:
  Ability to express oneself to provide information to others effectively and in a succinct manner; advanced verbal, written, and presentation abilities; ability to ask thoughtful questions to gain insights, listen, and understand other perspectives
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Ability to make problems visible, propose viable solutions, and capitalize on opportunities.

Qualifications &

Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Education, or related field
• Five (5)+ years of relevant Learning & Development experience
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments
• Experience developing technical training programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement (internal and external)
• L&D Program design with scalability and sustainability

Preferred:

• Experience working with academic or workforce development partners
• Greenfield/startup facility experience
• Ability to translate complex systems into effective learning
• Adult Learning:
  Theory and Practice:
  Experience in applying concepts and practices of adult learning to meet the dynamic needs of the business
• Learning Needs Analysis:
  Proven experience in assessing competency gaps and identifying what people need to learn for successful individual and organizational performance

Required Skills:

Adult Learning Principles, Applied Engineering, Blended Learning Solutions, Change Management, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Decision Making, Digital Learning, e-Learning Standards, Facilitate Training Sessions, GMP Compliance, GMP Inspection, Instructional Design, Learning Needs Analysis, Online Video Creation, Oral Communications, Stakeholder Buy-In, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Technology…