Learning & Development Specialist

This position is part of Genentech’s Pharma Technical – Hillsboro Innovative Therapies (HIT) team  working on the cell and gene therapy platforms based in Hillsboro, Oregon. As a member of the HIT Learning team, you will be supporting the start-up and operation of a manufacturing facility capable of high throughput of various patient treatment modalities. 

As a Learning & Development Specialist you will serve as a contact for clients and subject areas and will be responsible for many aspects of the learning and development environment.  The duties and responsibilities of this role fall into five major categories: Client/Relationship Management, Project/Program Management, Learning Content Development, Vendor Management and LMS administration.

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will be a strategic partner, designing and implementing learning solutions that drive performance and support the organization's goals. You'll be the primary point of contact for your assigned clients, ensuring their training needs are met with excellence.  Additionally, you will:

• Lead the learning journey: You'll manage the complete training lifecycle for your clients, from assessing needs and developing curriculum to implementing solutions and measuring their effectiveness.

• Act as a trusted advisor: You'll build strong relationships with internal and external partners, offering guidance on adult learning best practices to help them achieve their learning goals.

• Innovate learning content: You'll use your expertise in content development tools to create engaging and effective training materials, ensuring they align with business objectives and compliance standards.

• Manage key projects: You'll oversee various training initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders and team members to ensure programs are delivered successfully and on time.

• Ensure compliance and quality: You'll support critical administrative functions, including managing the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensuring all training programs meet GMP and corporate compliance requirements.

• Manage external vendor relationships:  You’ll review and select the best resources to deliver specialized training programs.

Who You Are:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant learning and development experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical, healthcare, or another regulated industry.  Experience working in the cell/gene therapy industry is preferred.

• Stakeholder management:  Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, department managers, and peer groups.

• Collaboration and Adaptability:  You have the demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrixed environment, effectively collaborating with diverse teams across different departments and functions to achieve shared goals.

• Learning Technology Proficiency:  Must be proficient with Learning Management Systems (LMS), specifically Cornerstone, for data entry, administration, compliance management, and report generation.

• Content Development Tools:  Demonstrated ability to use content development software such as Articulate 360 and video editing tools to create engaging and effective training materials.

• Needs Assessment and Diagnostics:  Proven skill in conducting training diagnostics and needs assessments to identify skill gaps and determine appropriate learning solutions, particularly in the context of GMP compliance and organizational development.

• Adult Learning Theory: A strong understanding and practical application of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE or SAM).

• Project and Program Management:  Experience in managing curriculum projects from beginning to end, including needs assessment, implementation, and evaluation.

• Data and Analytics: The ability to develop methods for measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs and to create reports as needed to monitor their impact.

• Compliance and Regulation:  Knowledge of training and documentation requirements for a regulated industry like biotech/pharmaceuticals, with a specific focus on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.  

This is an on-site role; no remote options are available.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Oregon is $63,000 - $117,000.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

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