Site Technical Training & Learning Lead

STADA Thornton & Ross; Upper Denby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is seeking a Site Technical Training & Learning Lead based in Huddersfield. This strategic role involves leading the Technical Training function, ensuring GMP compliance, and developing impactful learning solutions. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s or PhD and have substantial experience in a regulated environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and well-being support, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site subsidised canteen

Private Medical Insurance

Free winter flu jab

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a GxP-regulated environment.
• Solid knowledge of pharmaceutical operations and production methods.
• Expertise in training needs assessment and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the site’s Technical and GMP Training strategy.
• Develop and implement an annual training masterplan.
• Monitor and report on Technical Training KPIs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT-savvy

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Life Sciences

PhD in Behavioral or Educational Sciences

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Site Technical Training & Learning Lead

Huddersfield | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Permanent

As a strategic partner to the Site Head, you will lead the Technical Training & Learning function, ensuring compliance in a GMP-regulated environment while delivering impactful learning solutions that build site-wide technical capability.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Lead the site’s Technical and GMP Training strategy, ensuring workforce competence through structured programs that meet GMP compliance and operational needs.
• Develop and implement an annual training masterplan based on cross-functional capability analysis to build required technical skills across key site functions.
• Drive the effectiveness of training for critical roles, improving shop floor execution and boosting long-term technical competencies.
• Monitor and report on Technical Training KPIs, ensuring data-driven decisions that reduce audit findings and improve compliance across training activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by delivering Train-the-Trainer programs and implementing innovative learning approaches, including offline training workspaces.
• Represent the site in the STADA Culture & People network, ensuring alignment with global learning programs and maximizing synergies across the training ecosystem.
• Ensure all associates are compliant and competent, supporting regulatory inspection readiness and sustained quality performance.
• Collaborate with the Site Head and Global Head of Technical Training & Learning to define, manage, and achieve the site’s Technical Training budget.
  
  

What We Are Looking For:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Life Sciences, Behavioral or Educational Sciences, with expertise in training needs assessment and curriculum development.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a GxP-regulated environment, with solid knowledge of pharmaceutical operations and production methods.
• Strong background in Quality systems, Operational Excellence (OpEx), TPM, and HSE systems.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and manage multiple initiatives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills; goal-oriented, enthusiastic, and energetic.
• IT-savvy with a process-oriented mindset and a solid understanding of compliance frameworks and systems.
• Strong business acumen and change management capability, with thorough knowledge of operational processes and regulatory expectations.
  
  

How We Care For You:

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

On-site subsidised canteen.

Health benefits provided through Vitality Private Medical Insurance.

Free winter flu jab.

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Enhanced Family Leave.

Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.