Pharma Learning & Development Specialist

SCA Pharma; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Pharmaceuticals, a FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility, is seeking a Training Specialist in Windsor, CT. This role supports design, administration, coordination, and delivery of company training and employee development programs, reporting to the Learning & Development Leader.

You will work with department leaders, trainers, subject matter experts, Quality, and employees to ensure training is effective, documented, completed, and compliant.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in training, Learning & Development, instructional support, training administration, HR development, operations training, or related field.
• Experience facilitating instructor-led or virtual training.
• Experience developing or modifying training materials, presentations, job aids, or other learning resources.
• Experience working with an LMS (Paylocity) or other training-record system.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instructor-led, virtual, onboarding, and other assigned training programs.
• Deliver training using established curriculum, facilitator guides, training materials, and learning objectives.
• Adapt training methods based on learner needs while maintaining established training requirements and content expectations.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and reinforcement to learners during training activities.
• Coordinate and support new-hire onboarding and department-specific training programs.
• Facilitate refresher, remedial, continuing education, and employee development training as assigned.
• Partner with trainers and subject matter experts to support consistent delivery of technical and operational training.
• Develop and update training materials, presentations, facilitator guides, job aids, assessments, activities, and other learning resources.
• Partner with subject matter experts to translate technical information, procedures, and business requirements into clear and effective learning materials.
• Assist with developing and maintaining structured training and qualification pathways.
• Review existing training materials and recommend improvements based on learner feedback, business needs, training results, and changes to processes or requirements.
• Apply adult learning principles and appropriate instructional methods when developing and delivering training.
• Support implementation of new training programs and learning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness, efficiency, consistency, and the learner experience.
• Coordinate and monitor employee progress through established training and qualification requirements.
• Support trainers, subject matter experts, and department leaders with implementation of qualification and requalification programs.
• Coordinate qualification activities and ensure required documentation is completed and maintained.
• Provide employees and leaders with visibility into training and qualification status.
• Identify potential training gaps or delays and partner with appropriate stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Support remediation and retraining activities when performance or knowledge gaps are identified.
• Maintain accurate and complete training records in accordance with company procedures and applicable documentation requirements.
• Monitor assigned training for completion and follow up on overdue or approaching-due requirements.
• Support implementation of training requirements associated with new or revised procedures and organizational changes.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and document control practices when handling employee and training information.
• Perform routine Learning Management System (LMS) administrative activities (Paylocity).
• Support implementation of training requirements associated with new or revised procedures and organizational changes.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and document control practices when handling employee and training information.
• Assist with evaluating training effectiveness using assessments, learner feedback, observation, qualification results, and other established measures.
• Prepare training reports, trackers, dashboards, and status updates for Learning & Development and department leadership.
• Monitor training completion, overdue training, qualification progress, training effectiveness, and other assigned metrics.
• Analyze training information to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend improvements to training programs and processes based on available training data and feedback.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, Human Resources, trainers, and subject matter experts to support organizational training needs.
• Provide guidance and support to department trainers and subject matter experts regarding training materials, documentation, and delivery expectations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to onboarding, qualifications, employee development, compliance training, and learning initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with employees and leaders regarding training requirements, progress, and identified needs.
• Escalate training gaps, documentation concerns, or potential compliance issues to appropriate leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development or related field

Tools

Paylocity

MasterControl

Job description

SCA Pharmaceuticals, a FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility, is seeking a Training Specialist in Windsor, CT. This role supports design, administration, coordination, and delivery of company training and employee development programs, reporting to the Learning & Development Leader.

You will work with department leaders, trainers, subject matter experts, Quality, and employees to ensure training is effective, documented, completed, and compliant.