Job Description

　　Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

　　The Learning Specialist supports the Learning and Development team by organizing and implementing learning solutions through planning and managing logistics of the learning activities at the site.

　　This individual is responsible for the execution of the learning strategy by assisting in the implementation of the site capability plan to achieve the desired business results.

　　The Learning Specialist should have knowledge in the areas of learning, talent development, HR or comparable areas.

　　The Learning Specialist participates in process improvement projects or L&D implementation projects to achieve measurable benefits such as process improvements or business outcomes.

　　P rimary activities include, but are not limited to:

　　Consults with IPT/COE to understand their needs to make appropriate learning assumptions and solutions.

　　Support needs assessment and/or capability gap analyses.

　　Identify required skills and knowledge that need to be included in the learning intervention in collaboration with Sr. Learning Specialist and Associate Director, MPS / Learning & Development.

　　Support the business in ensuring Learning and Development processes meet the needs of the organization from a learning and compliance perspective.

　　Supports the Learning & Development organization implement, maintain and continuously improve standard site processes: Job Skills & Qualification, SOP Process, Annual GMP and New Employee Orientation.

　　Supports the organization in Permanent Inspection Readiness and cGMP Compliance.

　　Partners with business to develop area capability plans linked to business requirements, inclusive of job, functional and leadership skills as well as development of team capabilities.

　　Collaborate with ourManufacturing Division Learning, Learning Support Services and other our Manufacturing Division sites to leverage best practices.

　　Coaches Subject Matter Experts and Trainers for learning programs.

　　Delivers assigned routine training as required.

　　Responsible to ensure that training is accurately recorded in training records and that all training in compliance with procedures relevant to the role/activity.

　　Understands and manages compliance documentation to ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory standards.

　　Ensures adherence to all Learning & Development policies and processes from site, our Manufacturing Division Learning and Global.

　　Support any EHS or Quality Compliance regulatory audits as required.

　　Ensures Safety and Quality policies and guidelines are followed by all colleagues within the Learning & Development function. Responsible for bringing to the attention of management any violation in cGMPs and/or other concerns which may affect the safety of People or the safety of product; efficacy, or purity of our Company product.

　　Responsible for compliance of the LSS standards (MyLearning Standards).

　　Learning Administration Management: scheduled offerings, item/curriculum assignments, documentation, curriculum build/modify, and any other LMS transactions required at the site.

　　Education Requirements:

　　High School diploma or equivalentRequired Skills:

　　Two (2)+ years of experience in Learning and DevelopmentPreferred Education, Experience & Skills:

　　BS/BA degree in related field preferred

　　Knowledge of Operations E2E Business Process & Functions

　　Quality Management systems, cGMP, and regulatory inspections

　　Lean Manufacturing Production Systems

　　Working Knowledge of Learning Management System

　　Basic understanding of change management methodology and processes to drive adoption of changes (new processes, new systems, role changes)

　　MSJR

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　　In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

　　If you have been offered a separation benefits package but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

　　Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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　　Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　No relocation

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　10%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　On-Site

　　Shift:

　　1st - Day

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　N/A

　　Requisition ID: R276330