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Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.\nYour Role:\nThe Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) Learning & Development is responsible for developing, governing, and continuously improving training programs that support Avid’s GMP operations, including Documentation, Batch Release, Quality Event Management and Quality Systems Management. This role ensures that GMP personnel are trained and qualified in accordance with cGMP requirements, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, and site Quality Systems.\nThis position partners closely with training leads in Manufacturing, QC, MSAT/Process Development, Facilities, EHS, and HR to develop a comprehensive and scalable learning strategy that strengthens workforce competency, supports compliance, and improves operational readiness across functions.\nKey Responsibilities: \nLearning Strategy & Governance\nPartner with site training leads to maintain global training and LMS governance. \nLead company-wide learning initiatives that strengthen quality, employee engagement, and consistent cGMP practices.\nDevelop and oversee the QA learning strategy supporting QA operations.\nConduct learning needs assessments, skills-gap analyses, and competency evaluations across all QA departments.\nDefine, maintain, and continuously improve training curricula, qualification paths, and skill matrices.\nTraining Program Development & Delivery\nCreate engaging instructor-led and e-learning materials.\nDevelop SOP based learning modules, technical process training, and hands on OJT and SOJT qualification programs.\nDeliver training through classroom sessions, floor-based coaching, and virtual platforms.\nDevelop and manage cGMP-compliant quality assurance training for drug substance manufacturing, ensuring that content reflects current processes, documentation expectations, and applicable FDA, EMA, and other regulatory standards.\nTraining Compliance & Documentation Standards\nServe as the site subject matter expert for the Learning Management System, overseeing training records, curriculum updates, system governance, and compliance metrics.\nEnsure all training reinforces Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ALCOA+ principles.\nMonitor training completion, effectiveness, and inspection readiness, and escalate identified compliance gaps through established channels.\nOperational Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with QA and technical subject matter experts to ensure training readiness for new equipment, processes, product introductions, and technology transfers.\nProvide on-the-floor coaching and support for SOJT/OJT qualification processes.\nSupport internal and external audits as the QA L&D representative.\nCollaborate with HR and operational leaders to standardize onboarding, cross-training, and development pathways.\nMetrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement\nCreate and maintain training dashboards that track compliance, documentation performance, correction trends, qualification status, and training effectiveness.\nAnalyze performance data to identify trends, determine root causes, reduce documentation errors, and improve process consistency.\nLeadership & People Development\nProvide functional leadership, coaching, and guidance to trainers, subject matter experts, and site training leads.\nPromote a culture of learning, accountability, and operational discipline.\nIdentify workforce competency gaps and partner with leaders to develop targeted development plans.\nMinimum Qualifications: \nBachelor’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, instructional design, education, organizational development, or a related field.\nAt least 5 years of quality assurance or training experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in a CDMO environment, with demonstrated expertise in quality systems and cGMP compliance, including GDP and ALCOA+ requirements.\nDemonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating technical or compliance-based training programs.\nProficiency in instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE and SAM, and e-learning authoring tools.\nFamiliarity with Veeva QMS is preferred.\nStrong project management, communication, coaching, leadership, conflict resolution, and change management skills.\nStrong presentation and facilitation skills.\nPreferred Qualifications: \nExperience using Project Management and related software.\nProficiency with Smartsheet is preferred. \nCertified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or a comparable credential is preferred.\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:\nThis role is a full-time onsite position in Tustin, CA. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.\nCompensation:\nWe offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.\nThe compensation range for this role is $106,931 - $133,663 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.\nWho you are:\nYou have a \"bring it on!\" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.\nYour written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.\nYou have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.\nYou are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.\nPhysical Demands & Work Environment:\nIn this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. 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