Title:  Specialist, Lab Training

Job Title:      Specialist, Lab Training

Location:      Columbus, OH         

Job Type:     Full time

Req ID:          7201

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Specialist, Lab Training to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the training structure and information is available for their responsible groups.   Ensures effective training approaches and solutions based upon needs analysis.   Coordinates the support area’s technical training programs and training schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Coordinates technical training for support areas. Occasionally delivers technical training, site training initiatives, and procedure training for support area, supporting a multi-shift / location operation.
• May receive training from L&D department to deliver to support area.
• Designs training and seeks guidance of direct and/or matrix manager when needed.
• Connect with SMEs/management to identify training needs and identify the most appropriate method of training.
• Works with Support area and SMEs to develop Technical Learning Materials.
• Accountable for the maintenance and review of Technical Learning Materials.
• Identifies procedure changes and impact on department and Learning Materials.
• Conducts training needs assessments within positions support area.
• Assess training program for gaps (modules, proper framework) to deliver an effective training program.
• Conducts training needs analysis of departmental processes with the guidance from direct and matrix manager.
• Performs “walk-throughs” of support area to assess training needs via direct observation of work activities.
• Meets with support areas to evaluate training needs.
• Works with subject matter experts to incorporate expertise into training.
• Active participation and interaction in PC Board Meetings.
• Partners with outside vendors to evaluate and coordinate external training.
• Coordinates, executes and updates department orientation, supporting a multi-shift / location operation.
• Conducting training sessions one-on-one or as a group.
• Collaborates with management to deliver departmental orientation.
• Performs administrative functions associated with support area training such as scheduling, resource preparation, LMS activities, tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Schedules training.
• Ensures training items are captured in LMS.
• Ensures completion of proper documentation of training events within responsible area.
• Provides training status reports to responsible area.
• Maintains technical training procedures.
• Participates as a member of Center of Excellence (COE) teams associated with the position.
• Participates in L&D COE meetings and follows-up on appropriate action items.
• Share best practices and bring back to responsible area.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated key competencies in training related examples required or direct training-related experience in a Pharmaceutical (preferred) or related business (chemicals, food, or other similarly regulated environment)
• Demonstrated ability to present information in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate information needs and ensure appropriate stakeholders get the correct information
• Demonstrated ability to use influence to gain support and commitment from others and mobilize them to take action
• Demonstrated computer skills, specifically with Microsoft products; prefer experience utilizing a learning management system
• Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills across diverse workforce with the ability to resolve conflict in a professional manner and influence up, down, and across the organization
• Technical writing experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Minimum:    B.S. /B.A. in Education or Business discipline is required; in lieu of this requirement, a degree in a discipline related to the position’s support area (i.e., a Logistics degree for a Warehouse support area or a Science degree for the Laboratory support area) may be considered; or in lieu of formal education, 8 years of business-related experience involving a technical training focus may be considered
• Minimum:    A minimum of 3 to 5 years of operational experience in a support area within the company (Manufacturing, Packaging, Warehousing, or Laboratories) or in a like-function outside of the company

Preferred:   Prior experience in a matrix organization

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.