Director of Sterile Manufacturing Technical Capability & Training
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Job description
The Director of Sterile Manufacturing Technical Capability & Training leads the design and implementation of a global training and competency strategy for sterile manufacturing, sterility assurance and contamination control across Viatris's global sterile manufacturing network.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · France, Germany, Ireland
What you'll do
- Develop and execute a global technical training and capability strategy for sterile manufacturing and contamination control.
- Build role-based learning pathways, competency frameworks and qualification programmes across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Microbiology and Validation.
- Lead the creation and delivery of engaging technical training, workshops and capability-building initiatives.
- Partner with global and site SMEs to translate complex scientific, engineering and regulatory concepts into practical learning.
- Establish a network of site Technical Training SPOCs to drive consistent capability development across the organisation.
- Support inspection readiness by embedding regulatory expectations and organisational learning into training programmes.
- Use audit findings, investigation trends and performance data to identify capability gaps and drive continuous improvement.
- Promote best practice sharing and harmonisation across a global manufacturing network.
- Explore innovative learning solutions, including digital and immersive technologies, to enhance technical capability development.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Biotechnology or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in sterile or aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing, Sterility Assurance, Microbiology, Engineering or a related technical field.
- Deep knowledge of contamination control, aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing and global GMP requirements, including EU GMP Annex 1.
- Proven experience developing and delivering technical training, competency programmes or capability-building initiatives.
- Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts and influence stakeholders across a global organisation.
- Recognised technical credibility with excellent coaching, facilitation and mentoring skills.
Nice to have
- Advanced qualifications are desirable.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections, remediation programmes and multi-site manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Benefits
- An inclusive environment
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Work-life balance initiatives
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About Viatris
A global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands
Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. It provides access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually. Its global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
Mission
To empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life
Key facts
- Supplies high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually
- Included on a number of award lists
- Portfolio includes brand-name products, generics, branded and complex generics across a wide range of therapeutic areas
- Committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment
What they value
- Diversity and inclusion
- Corporate social responsibility
- Sustainability
- Courage
- Resilience