Lonza America Inc

Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training

Lonza America Inc$90K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field
  • 5-10 years of biotech/biopharma experience, preferably in Cell Therapy
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Strong aseptic technique and cleanroom skills
  • Proficient in computer software including Cornerstone and Microsoft Office
  • Experienced in database and spreadsheet management
  • Demonstrated people management and training expertise

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deliver hands-on training programs for manufacturing staff
  • Qualify and certify employees on various production and GMP practices
  • Maintain training records in adherence to regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify skill gaps and training needs
  • Assess training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
  • Support onboarding through structured learning pathways
  • Assist with training for new product introductions
  • Act as a training expert during audits and inspections

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Supportive in-person work environment to foster collaboration
  • Opportunity to influence training programs in the biopharma sector
  • Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and training initiatives
  • Potential for leadership development through people management
Full Job Description

Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training

Houston, TX

The actual location of this job is in Houston, TX, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will do:

  • Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-jobtraining programs for manufacturing personnel.

  • Qualify and certify manufacturing employees on production processes,aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMPdocumentation practices.

  • Maintain training curricula, qualification matrices, and training records inaccordance with regulatory requirements.

  • Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps and developtargeted training plans.

  • Conduct training effectiveness assessments and implement continuousimprovements to training programs.

  • Support onboarding of new manufacturing employees through structuredlearning pathways.

  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and revisetraining materials, job aids, and standard work documentation.

  • Support deviation investigations related to training deficiencies andimplement corrective actions when required.

  • Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities by developing anddelivering training associated with new processes, equipment, andprocedures.

  • Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer auditsas a training subject matter expert.

  • Monitor training compliance and proactively address overduequalifications.

  • Support both day shift and night shift based on business needs

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field

  • 5-10 Years of experience if biotech/biopharma laboratory or manufacturing experience preferably in a Cell Therapy manufacturing environment.

  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

  • Excellent Aseptic Technique and Cleanroom Skills

  • Ability to perform aseptic gowning on a daily basis

  • Computer software skills (i.e. Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, Trackwise)

  • Database and spreadsheet creation and maintenance

  • Organization, record keeping, and planning skills

  • Managing multiple projects, time management skills

  • People management and training methods

  • Able to assess and recommend training needs and training assignments/requirements/curricula.

  • Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy, strong facilitation and delivery skills, and ability to coordinate complex training initiatives.

  • Skilled in coaching, training, and facilitation practices

  • Ability to travel at least 20% travel based on site location and or client visits

About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
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