Quality Systems Specialist - Training Specialist

Actalent; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist - Training Specialist in Foster City, CA, to design risk-based, compliant training aligned with Quality System expectations. You will translate strategy into effective, inspection-ready deliverables and support governance, records, and LMS metrics.

The role demands 6–8+ years in regulated pharma/biotech/medical device, strong independent judgment, and data-driven decision making to balance regulatory expectations with operational needs.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environment.
• Experience in GxP training, Quality Systems, or compliance.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on training impact and compliance-driven learning decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and data-driven rationale for training decisions.
• Familiarity with LMS functionality, training data, and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SMEs and leaders to assess training impact for governance procedures.
• Apply a risk-based approach to determine training requirements and delivery methods.
• Optimize curricula and role-based assignments to align with responsibilities and Quality expectations.
• Translate learning strategy into compliant training deliverables with stakeholders.
• Serve as Training Subject Matter Expert advising cross-functional partners on compliant training approaches.
• Independently analyze cross-functional training impacts and propose practical solutions.
• Support design and execution of site training programs meeting compliance goals.
• Govern training content, records, and metrics per policies and regulations.
• Support LMS administration and use training data to inform decisions.
• Coordinate training activities within defined objectives and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve training efficiency and learner experience.
• Provide additional training and quality support as directed.

Skills

GxP training

Quality Systems

Compliance

Independent judgment

Data-driven decision making

LMS knowledge

Tools

LMS software

Job description

Job Title: Quality Systems Specialist - Training Specialist

As a Training Specialist, you will support PDM and Quality organizations by assessing training impact, designing risk-based and compliant training solutions, and optimizing training curricula aligned to job roles and Quality System expectations. You will collaborate cross-functionally to translate learning strategy into effective, inspection-ready training deliverables that balance compliance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Subject Matter Experts, Business Process Owners, and Functional Leaders to assess training impact for new or revised governance procedures.
• Apply a risk-based approach to determine training requirements, target audiences, and delivery methods.
• Assess and optimize training curricula and role-based assignments to ensure alignment with functional responsibilities and Quality expectations.
• Translate learning strategy into compliant training deliverables in collaboration with project managers and key stakeholders.
• Serve as a Training Subject Matter Expert, advising cross-functional partners on effective, compliant training approaches.
• Independently analyze complex, cross-functional training impacts and propose practical, defensible training solutions.
• Support the design and execution of site or functional training programs that meet compliance goals and support operational excellence.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and governance of training content, records, and metrics in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Support administration and ongoing maintenance of the Learning Management System, including the use of training data and metrics to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate training-related activities and projects within defined objectives and timelines.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve training efficiency, learner experience, and overall training effectiveness.
• Provide additional training and quality support as directed by management.

Essential Skills

• 6–8+ years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environment, with direct experience in GxP training, Quality Systems, or compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on training impact and compliance-driven learning decisions.
• Proven experience applying risk-based thinking to training requirements while balancing regulatory expectations and operational needs.
• High attention to detail with the ability to anticipate downstream impacts to curricula, learners, and compliance.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively using data-driven rationale.
• Working knowledge of LMS functionality, training data, and metrics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in training development and instruction.
• Quality systems specialist experience with an understanding of training needs.
• Ability to partner with department heads and stakeholders to evaluate training plans.
• Customer service-focused with a strong desire to support the needs of customers.
• Quality-minded, risk-based decision-maker with the ability to multi-task and eagerness to learn.

Work Environment

The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The position is long-term, extending through April 1st, 2028.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Foster City, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Foster City,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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