Training Manager - UK Biosciences industry (Remote)

Charles River Labs; Margate; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organization is seeking an Insourcing Solutions UK Training Manager. This remote role involves developing training programs for the UK Biosciences industry, managing LMS and training materials, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong management and presentation skills, as well as advanced computer skills. Benefits include career development, life assurance, and a competitive pension plan.

Benefits

Life assurance

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff room

Qualifications

• Demonstrated management experience in the biosciences industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory processes related to ASPA86.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training programs for the UK Biosciences industry.
• Manage LMS event registration and course content.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and report on outcomes.

Skills

Management skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

For nearly 75years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

UK - Remote Position

Monday - Friday 35 Hrs per week

Salary: Negotiable DOE

The successful candidate will be the Insourcing Solutions UK Training Manager with managerial responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs for the UK Biosciences industry & individual clients

• Training plan, management of training courses & timetabling – Development & management of UK course timetable (IS published timetable). Responding to client bespoke requests related to courses/training and assessment. Assessment of viability of future courses - contacting clients re cancellations / amendment to courses.
• LMS event management & online registration processing - Advanced administration level knowledge, skill & experience of an LMS (learning management system). LMS incorporating courses & assessments conducted via; online virtual, fully eLearning, blended learning or face2face UK venue.
• Course presenting - Presenting course content to learners (face2face or virtually).
• Moderating /Mentoring- Zoom virtual classroom or face2face sessions- training courses and invigilation sessions – managing secure access to virtual/venue sessions. Opening and introducing sessions, assisting presenters as required. Use of Zoom/Teams & LMS advanced features e.g. running invigilated assessments, quiz/polls, breakout sessions, monitoring and responding to chat etc.
• Development, creation & management of training material - design, develop and delivering training materials, including presentations, handouts, online courses/modules. LMS management of course material. Consultation and distribution of revised/developed PPT’s to CRL & consultant presenters.
• Managing people – management & development of administrative training assistant & CRL presenters, consultant presenter resources.
• Forecasts, strategy & budgets – assisting with development of strategy & marketing plan/material - managing business unit cost-effectively (within budgetary constraints) and to forecasted revenue levels. Monitoring activity levels and forecasts.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of training - Evaluation and reporting functions - meeting UK market need / client need / and UK accreditation expectations (and learning outcomes).
• Course assessment – Quality assurance auditing, summarising and confirming results to NTCO’s and/or students.
• Certificate – Tasks relating to quality assurance of certification processing, communication with accrediting bodies and client NTCO’s.
• Accreditation bodies (AB) – the holder of the CRL accreditation. Attendance of accreditation body meetings. Facilitating AB course audits.
• Business and personal development – attendance of industry seminars, conferences, meetings as per business need requirements.
• Problem solving & communication - when anomalies arise (LMS system, registration or training course requirements).

Profile and Requirements

• Can demonstrate management skills (within this industry) with a true passion to continue working in a management role and helping develop and train staff to the best of their abilities. Holds previous experience of managing people.
• Has the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, multitask, deadline-orientated environment.
• Previous experience & education working under The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA86). Current or previous NTCO, NACWO & personal licensee holder.
• Has knowledge and experience of the UK regulatory processes with specificity to ASPA86 mandatory training, skilling and CPD activities.
• Has the ability to work independently, show initiative and lead others as part of an integrated team.
• Has advanced computer skills - Microsoft Office, Learning Management System with the ability to learn advanced CRL IT system administration & management skills required for this job role.
• Detail-orientated with optimal written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational skills are needed to manage training programs, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience in project management helpful for planning and implementing training initiatives
• Presentation skills - The ability to present information clearly and confidently is essential for delivering effective training.
• The ability to identify and resolve issues that arise during training delivery
• Degree or equivalent qualification would be preferred but not essential

Benefits:Life assurance, bonus, career development, training opportunities, free onsite parking, subsidised staff room, pay for participation on volunteer days, on-site team building, charity fundraising days, employee engagement programs.

Pension plan:1st year employee -Company contribution 5% - Employee 4%, After 3 years: Company contribution 9% and employee 1%

Holidays- 26 days + 8 for Public holidays

About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion and work daily in this direction.