Manager, QA Training

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The primary responsibility of the Manager, Quality Training is to conduct training needs analysis for departmental and business system training programs at the Bothell Manufacturing Plant. The Manager, Quality Training will support departments across the Bothell plant such as: Quality, Facilities and Engineering, Manufacturing, and additional functions as needed to develop effective strategies and tactics that align with and enhance business performance. This position draws on strategic learning and performance consultation expertise to design, develop, and implement programs and initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness, increase efficiency, and strengthen employee knowledge, abilities and performance.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Business, or similar field of study, or equivalent work experience.
• MS/MA a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience developing and delivering technical training.
• At least 2-3 years working in a cGMP or regulated environment.
• Ability to work effectively as a business partner by maintaining positive relationships with credibility and trust.
• Team-orientated approach; able to establish rapport quickly and consistently and collaborate effectively with clients, team members and partners.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization from a shop floor associate to VP/GM of the site.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems before they become critical and involve leadership when appropriate.
• Must be able to understand and implement a successful training needs analysis and recommend performance solutions that will be both cost and time effective.
• Ability to convey both technical and non-technical material in a clear and concise manner.
• Exceptional training and facilitation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented training solutions, strong analytical skills.
• Commitment to achieve results by applying hard work, planning and organization, knows how to get things done both through formal and informal networks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, have a strong drive, sense of urgency, and orientated on results.
• Knowledge of adult learning methods, strategies, and techniques.
• Knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation.
• Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively partner with clients to understand business and performance needs, identify root causes for gaps and implement learning solutions that contribute to improved performance and business systems.
• Implement highly targeted and focused task/role-based curricula for clinical and commercial CAR-T manufacturing facility.
• Partner with functional subject matter experts and global training function to develop training content and curricula structure based on training needs analysis.
• Drive training program changes that will enhance quality of program and improve time to competency.
• Develop training metrics and KPIs to measure learning effectiveness.
• Actively participates in cross-functional, site, network, and global training improvement projects.
• Design strategies and develop implementation/sustainment plans for training and development projects.
• Lead and manage learning projects including meeting planning and facilitation, project plan execution, and communication.
• Ensure alignment of learning deliverables through the life cycle of learning projects.
• Drive training program changes that will enhance quality of programs and improve time to competency.
• Develop training metrics and KPIs to measure learning effectiveness.
• Provide Organization Change Management support as needed.
• Conduct and document lessons learned, measure effectiveness of learning solutions, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Evaluate costs and options and make recommendations for performance solutions.
• As needed, train and interact with employees from all levels of the organization and employees with varying levels of expertise.
• As needed, partner with the project team, subject matter experts and instructional designer to develop training materials based on needs analysis of current and future state business process and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS (US Only):

• Normal office working conditions.
• Duties are largely cognitive, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a computer and/or most other office equipment, keyboarding and/or word processing.
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, and manual dexterity.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb or balance.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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