Senior Manager, Technical Learning Center of Excellence

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Technical Learning Center of Excellence at the iCTC in Philadelphia, PA.

This role leads the GMP Training Administration team, Instructional Design, Measurement and Evaluation, and Trainer Qualification to strengthen standardized learning across technical functions. Responsibilities include establishing an operating model, managing the LMS, driving dashboards, and ensuring training records meet inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Instructional Design, Life Sciences, Quality, or related field.
• Minimum nine years in training and documentation in a GMP biopharma facility (or 7 years with Master’s/PhD).
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
• Experience with LMS governance, training records, and inspection readiness.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and govern the Technical Learning Center of Excellence operating model and curricula design standards.
• Lead GMP Training Administration, Instructional Design, and Metrics staff.
• Develop training reporting strategy, dashboards and audit-ready data.
• Oversee LMS administration, data integrity, and user readiness in partnership with Quality.
• Collaborate with QA, Document Control, and area leadership to ensure compliant training records.
• Lead complex training initiatives aligned to quality events and site needs.

Skills

GMP Training Administration

Instructional Design

Learning Management Systems

Quality Systems & Compliance

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

LMS (SCORM)

Job description

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

Iovance is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Sr. Manager, Technical Learning Center of Excellence at Iovance’s Cell Therapy Center (iCTC) in Philadelphia PA. This position is responsible for leading the Technical Learning Center of Excellence which includes the GMP Training Administration team (role-based curricula, training assignment accuracy, LMS data integrity, inspection readiness, and training documentation compliance) as well as Instructional Design, Measurement and Evaluation, and Trainer Qualification capabilities for Iovance’s technical teams. This role is part of the Technical Learning and Knowledge Management leadership team and will lead continuous improvement projects in support of enhancing standardized learning capabilities across the organization. The role partners closely with Quality, Document Control, area leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure training records, curricula, and reporting remain current, compliant, and aligned with business and quality priorities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Establish and govern the Technical Learning Center of Excellence operating model, including standards for curriculum design, role-based assessment and qualification, learning technology, training documentation and course setup in the LMS, and defining continuous improvement to support the training system.
• Manage the GMP Training Administration team as well as Instructional Design and Metrics and Evaluation staff.
• Lead training reporting strategy, metrics, and dashboards to support audits, leadership visibility, and business decision-making.
• Manage LMS issue resolution, process improvements, implementation support, and user readiness activities, in partnership with Quality system owner.
• Partner with QA, Document Control, area leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to align training requirements and ensure compliance.
• Lead complex training initiatives supporting quality events, operational priorities, and sitewide business needs.
• Training subsystem owner for role-based curricula including but not limited to manufacturing operators, quality specialists, supervisors, trainers, and technical SMEs while partnering with Quality and functional leaders on curriculum ownership and approval.
• Lead the strategy to ensure modern learning solutions are tailored to business needs including design of blended learning programs that combine classroom instruction, digital learning, hands-on practice, simulations, coaching, and on-the-job qualification to accelerate workforce readiness.
• Ensure training programs support cell therapy-specific needs, including autologous workflows, chain of identity and chain of custody, cryopreservation, material handling, contamination control, QC testing, batch disposition, and patient-impact awareness.
• Develop and govern trainer qualification, ongoing trainer engagement, and train-the-trainer programs to ensure consistent instruction, objective assessment, and effective knowledge transfer across shifts, sites, and functions.
• Develop and maintain learning metrics and performance dashboards, including training completion, qualification cycle time, right-first-time documentation, deviation trends linked to training, retraining effectiveness, audit observations, and learner proficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement by using quality events, audit findings, process changes, learner feedback, and business priorities to update curricula, improve learning effectiveness, and reduce recurring human-performance risks, working with Learning Business Partners.
• Collaborate with Quality and Document Control teams to ensure training assignments, curricula, job codes, procedures, and training records remain compliant, current, inspection-ready, and aligned with controlled documentation.
• Participate in learning governance forums with functional stakeholders to prioritize learning demand, review effectiveness data, and maintain visibility into workforce capability and compliance risks.
• Manage and develop a team of learning professionals, instructional designers and LMS administrators, fostering technical credibility, customer focus, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Oversee learning technology and GMP Training administration practices in the LMS, ensuring training assignments, curricula, reporting, data integrity, and user experience meet GMP expectations and operational needs.
• Benchmark industry practices and emerging cell therapy workforce development models to mature the learning center of excellence and keep training approaches current, practical, and relevant.
• Represent the learning function during audits, inspections and quality reviews by clearly explaining the training strategy, qualification model, effectiveness measures, and continuous improvement actions.
• Model a quality mindset and patient-centered culture by reinforcing expectation that effective learning and technical proficiency directly support safe, reliable, and timely delivery of cell therapy products.

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Life Sciences, Quality, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of nine (9) years of experience in training and documentation in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP based facility with Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 4 years’ experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Learning as a business function including the L&D industry and current best practices
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles and methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, 5Ds) and understanding how adults learn in the workplace.
• Naturally curious, possesses the ability to dig deeper to understand complexities and distill into a simpler view
• Holistic View – able to see big picture in perspective and be detail oriented in execution and providing direction
• Manages and Measures Work – understands objectives and diligently monitors processes, progress and results
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills – be solutions driven.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
• Need to be able to read, write and understand English and be proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced-team-oriented setting.
• This position is for regular work week hours (M-F).
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP regulations, quality systems, training records, controlled documentation, and inspection readiness expectations
• Experience administering or supporting learning management systems, including course setup, curricula assignment, reporting, issue resolution, and data integrity.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information

Mental:

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

This job works in a professional office environment and a manufacturing lab setting. Potential exposure to latex, bleach, loud noise, lab equipment hazards, strong odors, and chemical or biochemical materials is possible. The role requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.