Associate Director - Manufacturing and Quality Technical Learning and Development
- Limerick
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our client, a global pharma company, are currently recruiting for an Associate Director– Manufacturing & Quality Technical Learning & Development to join their team on a permanent basis. AsAssociate Director for Technical Learning & Development, you will lead site-level learning strategies for Manufacturing, Quality, Health & Safety, and Central Functions. This role offers the opportunity to shape workforce development and learning in a cutting-edge, next-generation drug substance manufacturing facility.Responsibilities:
- Serve as the site lead for technical Learning & Development, aligning with global frameworks while addressing local needs
- Partner with senior leaders and the global Centre of Excellence to deliver future-focused learning solutions
- Design and implement site-specific site technical Learning initiatives that support compliance, manufacturing excellence, and employee development
- Ensure governance, compliance, and audit/inspection readiness at all times and proactively address training gaps and regulatory expectations
- Champion modern, technology-enabled learning (digital, interactive, experiential)
- Lead and develop the site L&D team, fostering innovation and continuous learning
- Design and implement training programs that strengthen compliance and workforce capability
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, HR, and SMEs
- Use data and analytics to measure training impact and drive improvements
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development Manufacturing Training with a focus on regulated environments
- Strong knowledge of GMP and compliance training
- Proven leadership of L&D teams in a manufacturing or regulated setting
- Experience in governance, audit readiness, and inspection preparation
- Familiarity with modern learning methods (competency-based, digital, AI-driven)
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent communication, project management, and change management experience