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Planet Pharma

Learning & Development - Training Associate

Planet Pharma, Novato, California, United States, 94949

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Learning & Development - Training Associate Effective training programs are critical in a regulated manufacturing business, and this position plays an essential role in ensuring the training administration for manufacturing and support groups are compliant with GxP, regulatory and industry standards and guidelines.

The Training Specialist’s primary function is to ensure our learning management system is effective and efficient. They will interact with customers to streamline curricula within the LMS, ensure that customers are adequately credited for the necessary training and assist in identifying and implementing improvements to processes that will lead to increased efficiency and cost reduction.

This position reports on the training function within the Business Operations department and supports the Novato manufacturing site and its support groups.

Responsibilities

Administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure a seamless customer experience for users of manufacturing and manufacturing support groups

Provision of training reports in support of audit and inspection

Leading or assisting department projects as needed

Building training curricula in association with the customer department/group

Supporting a project on migrating to a paper‑less credit system

Processing training assignment requests, including curricula and user group creation and modification

Processing node structure changes and the associated re‑grouping of personnel

Entering training record data for non‑LMS driven activities

Integrating multiple types of e‑Learning training modules into the LMS

Creation, editing and archiving of documentation as directed by department management

Creation and delivery of custom reports as requested

Maintain and update training database

Participate in internal and external audits and inspections

Review documents (SOPs) and TNAs, provide feedback on the contents, and assess training needs and requirements for new and revised procedures

Supporting department logistics as needed

Deliver training as applicable

Interact with customers across manufacturing and support groups to address technical support inquiries

Train on administrator tools on an ad‑hoc and planned basis

Guide/educate customers in designing curricula and implementing them in the LMS to maximize efficiency and consistency across learning content

Identify and recommend process improvements

Lead or support improvement projects for training systems or programs

Required Skills

Administration of the LMS (ComplianceWire, Veeva, SAP, etc.)

Application of data integrity best practices in a corporate environment

Use of web‑based database software applications

Effective customer service across all levels of business

Desired Skills

2‑4 years in a regulated environment supporting highly technical processes (e.g., life sciences, energy, aviation, nuclear industries)

4‑6 years of experience in professional training

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to comprehend technical information related to equipment, process, and regulatory expectations

Familiarity with Biotech, Pharmaceutical and/or Medical Device Industry

Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio, Word

Education Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline preferred (biological sciences preferred but not required)

The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Human Resources

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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