Purpose

A pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in human plasma products is seeking a GMP Training Officer to develop, implement, and manage a competency-based GMP training programme. The role ensures employees are trained, assessed, and compliant with cGMP and regulatory requirements, supporting a strong quality and compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities

GMP Training & Competency Development

• Develop and maintain a competency-based GMP training system
• Conduct training needs analysis across manufacturing and QA functions
• Develop and update GMP training materials with subject matter experts
• Maintain departmental training matrices aligned to job roles
• Design and deliver GMP induction training for new employees
• Support development of competency assessments and evaluation tools
• Identify and implement modern learning methods including e-learning

Training Execution & Administration

• Plan and coordinate training schedules with departments
• Deliver or facilitate GMP training sessions
• Monitor trainee progress and assessment outcomes
• Follow up on incomplete or unsuccessful assessments
• Maintain accurate, inspection-ready training records
• Manage training systems (e.g. Skillogical or similar platforms)
• Compile training reports and statistics for management reviews

Quality & Compliance Support

• Promote GMP and quality awareness across the organisation
• Support internal audits and compliance initiatives
• Assist with QA system training where required
• Ensure training aligns with regulatory and cGMP requirements

Skills

• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Excellent planning and organisational ability
• High attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills across all levels
• Computer literate (MS Office, SAP or similar systems)

Key Competencies

• Planning & organising
• Attention to detail
• Relationship management
• Influence & communication
• Decision making
• Business impact awareness

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Quality, Life Sciences, GMP or related field
• Training / Learning & Development qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or QA
• At least 2 years in a training / L&D role
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and regulated environments
• Experience in adult learning or instructional design

Salary: Market related

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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