GMP Training Supervisor — Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking a Supervisor of GMP and Technical Training. The role will design, deliver, and manage training for manufacturing personnel on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behavior, GMP documentation, and qualifications.

This is a site-based opportunity in a regulated biopharma setting. The position partners with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps, maintains curricula and records, and drives continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 5–10 years of biotech/biopharma lab or manufacturing experience, preferably in a Cell Therapy environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Aseptic technique and cleanroom skills.
• Ability to perform aseptic gowning daily.
• Proficient with Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, TrackWise.
• Strong organization, record keeping and planning abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams.
• Willingness to travel at least 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-job training programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Qualify and certify manufacturing employees on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMP documentation practices.
• Maintain training curricula, qualification matrices, and training records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training plans.
• Conduct training effectiveness assessments and implement continuous improvements to training programs.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing employees through structured learning pathways.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop and revise training materials, job aids, and standard work documentation.
• Support deviation investigations related to training deficiencies and implement corrective actions when required.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities by developing and delivering training associated with new processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits as a training SME.
• Monitor training compliance and address overdue qualifications.
• Support both day shift and night shift based on business needs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Cleanroom skills

Gowning

Time management

Organization

Record keeping

Planning

People management

Training methods

Facilitation

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Cornerstone

Microsoft Office

TrackWise

Job description

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking a Supervisor of GMP and Technical Training. The role will design, deliver, and manage training for manufacturing personnel on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behavior, GMP documentation, and qualifications.

This is a site-based opportunity in a regulated biopharma setting. The position partners with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps, maintains curricula and records, and drives continuous improvement.