Training Manager

Sanofi; Waterford; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Global mobility opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford, Ireland seeks a Training Manager to lead the development and delivery of GMP-compliant training programs across the plant. You will partner with department heads to design curricula, manage the training team, and support regulatory inspections and QMS processes.

Responsibilities include developing annual training plans, evaluating training effectiveness, and updating training materials to reflect changing regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-compliant quality management systems in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to create effective training programs that meet regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in evaluating training effectiveness through data and feedback to improve programs.
• Strong planning, organizing, and management of training projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing annual GMP training programs across the plant.
• Collaborating with department heads to identify training needs and develop plans.
• Leading the training team and ensuring proper qualification for activities.
• Conducting training sessions for new hires and existing staff on specified topics.
• Monitoring completion of the training plan and identifying risks.
• Evaluating training effectiveness through assessments and metrics.
• Updating training materials to reflect regulatory changes and best practices.
• Leading continuous improvement of training materials and processes.
• Supporting regulatory inspections by presenting training records and processes.
• Representing the site in Training CoP and, if needed, in CoE.

Skills

Quality management systems

Training design

Training evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Job description

Job title

Training Manager

Location

Waterford, Ireland

Contract

Full-Time, 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

About the job

As a Training Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of comprehensive GMP-compliant training programs across the plant, ensuring all personnel are qualified and equipped to meet regulatory standards and operational excellence. You will partner with department heads to design customized curricula, manage the training team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and serve as the site's training representative in global Communities of Practice while supporting regulatory inspections and QMS processes.

Main responsibilities

• Developing and implementing annual training programs to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other regulatory standards
• Collaborating with department heads to identify training needs and developing customized training plans
• Supporting the managers in the establishment of the curricula for the different areas
• Conducting training sessions for new hires and existing employees on specific topics as necessary
• Monitoring the completion of the training plan to identify risks and weaknesses
• Evaluating training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics
• Ensuring update of training materials to reflect changes in regulations, procedures, and best practices
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance training material and processes
• Providing support during regulatory inspections and audits by presenting training records, training process and material
• Managing the training team and ensuring their proper qualification for their activities
• Contribute to QMS processes related training activities (e.g., Deviation, CAPA, Change Control) for the site
• Representing the site in the training CoP led by global and, if requested, participating in the CoE and ensuring local communication

About you

Required Experience & Capabilities:

• Experience in quality management systems in the pharmaceutical industry ensuring compliance with GMP and other regulatory standards and experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs, particularly those related to quality systems and regulatory compliance
• Ability to create effective training programs and materials that meet the needs of the organization and comply with regulatory standards
• Proficiency in evaluating training effectiveness through data analysis, assessments, and feedback to continuously improve training programs
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to ensure training programs align with these standards
• Expertise in planning, organizing, and managing training projects, including setting timelines, allocating resources, and monitoring progress
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information, collaborate with various departments, and present training outcomes to senior management

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
• We pursue progress, discover extraordinary — Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science.
• Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen.
• At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity

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Salary

The salary range for this position is :€63 200,00 - €84 267. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

About Sanofi

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie. We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.