Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training
Houston, TX
The actual location of this job is in Houston, TX, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do:
Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-job training programs for manufacturing personnel.
Qualify and certify manufacturing employees on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMP documentation practices.
Maintain training curricula, qualification matrices, and training records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training plans.
Conduct training effectiveness assessments and implement continuous improvements to training programs.
Support onboarding of new manufacturing employees through structured learning pathways.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and revise training materials, job aids, and standard work documentation.
Support deviation investigations related to training deficiencies and implement corrective actions when required.
Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities by developing and delivering training associated with new processes, equipment, and procedures.
Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits as a training subject matter expert.
Monitor training compliance and proactively address overdue qualifications.
Support both day shift and night shift based on business needs
Perform other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field
5-10 Years of experience if biotech/biopharma laboratory or manufacturing experience preferably in a Cell Therapy manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent Aseptic Technique and Cleanroom Skills
Ability to perform aseptic gowning on a daily basis
Computer software skills (i.e. Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, Trackwise)
Database and spreadsheet creation and maintenance
Organization, record keeping, and planning skills
Managing multiple projects, time management skills
People management and training methods
Able to assess and recommend training needs and training assignments/requirements/curricula.
Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy, strong facilitation and delivery skills, and ability to coordinate complex training initiatives.
Skilled in coaching, training, and facilitation practices
Ability to travel at least 20% travel based on site location and or client visits
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field
- 5–10 years of biotechnology, biopharmaceutical laboratory, or manufacturing experience, preferably in cell therapy manufacturing
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent aseptic technique and cleanroom skills
- Ability to perform aseptic gowning daily
- Computer software skills, including Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, and TrackWise
- Database and spreadsheet creation and maintenance skills
- Organization, record-keeping, and planning skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize time effectively
- People management and training-method expertise
- Ability to assess and recommend training needs, assignments, requirements, and curricula
- Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy
- Strong facilitation and training delivery skills
- Ability to coordinate complex training initiatives
- Skills in coaching, training, and facilitation practices
- Ability to travel at least 20% based on site location or client visits
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
