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Position: Manager, Training & Instructional Design Specialist

Location: Manati - PR

• Administers the Site Qualification and On the Job Training Program in terms of compliance with Corporate policies.
• Become a subject matter expert (SME) in the assigned operating and/or support area (Sterile and Non Sterile Operations, Warehouse, QC Laboratories, Engineering, etc.) in order to gain the ability to deliver training and provide knowledge transfer.
• Develops trainers in the operating areas including (but not limited to) Warehouse, QC, Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance to coordinate training throughout the plant.
• Actively builds collaborative relationships partnerships with all levels of the organization in the identification and implementation of learning solutions.
• Plans and co-facilitates classroom training sessions and learning labs focusing on a wide variety of topics.
• Provide guidance, expertise and consulting to functional managers and SMEs in the assessment of training needs, the design of appropriate training, development, and implementation, and the measurement of training effectiveness.
• Demonstrates initiative, teamwork, commitment and follow-through with all training initiatives.
• Works independently and, if issues or problems are identified, works with Management to resolve.
• May work on assignments that are complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations.
• Designs regulatory training processes (GMP) needed at the plant.

• Identifies and pursue opportunities to use technology to maximize and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Monitors effectiveness of knowledge transfer programs and makes needed corrections.
• Monitors and audits the areas Qualification training programs (QC Laboratories, Warehouse, Manufacturing and Utilities).
• Receives, evaluates Human Error Quality Events and recommends appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitors areas (QC Laboratories, Warehouse, Manufacturing and Utilities environmental tests) specific qualification annual plans.
• Provides support in creating and reviewing qualification skills modules.
• Harmonizes the site qualification training program with the Corporate Policies.
• Reviews Work Instruction Procedures for Operations area or for equipment to harmonize them with the process reality and operational experiences.
• Identifies and updates operators Learning Plans for qualifications tasks to ensure a systematic approach and compliance.
• Aligns the qualification training program needs with Manufacturing and Quality Control areas.
• Submits and approves DCA change requests and procedures.
• Provides technical and regulatory trainings.
• Coordinates and delivers training sessions.
• Works with the site areas to update training requirements specifically based on the needs of the Manufacturing and Supporting areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering or Pharmacy), Instructional Design, Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology or Education.
• Five (5) years of experience in the technical training field within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or a related field with at least two (2) years of experience in a similar function within a parenteral manufacturing facility.
• At least two (2) years of instructional design and curriculum development experience.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory and a variety of learning methodologies with experience in instructor-led, virtual classroom delivery and e-learning formats.
• Working experience with the ADDIE model or other instructional design methodologies.
• Knowledge and ability to develop training programs and materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Strong knowledge in Root Cause evaluation associated to human error.
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing processes such as: aseptic filling, cleaning and sterilization and sterile filtration.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience working with highly automated manufacturing areas.
• Knowledge of cGMP’s, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent Presentation/delivery training Skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Computerized programs (Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, Excel and etc.).
• Knowledge of GMP’s, FDA Regulations, documentation practices and manufacturing process.
• Experience working with manufacturing documents, change controls and regulatory.
• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish) written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Willing to work irregular hours, rotative shifts, weekends and holidays
• Occasional travel is required for seminars and projects.

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BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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