Senior Specialist, Training Coordination & Compliance Operations

Socket.dev; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Sr. Specialist, Training Coordination, Compliance Operations to lead GMP training and qualification programs for the Next Generation Biologics facility.

You will administer LMS activities, manage documentation, and partner with Operations, Quality, and SME stakeholders to ensure compliant, role-based training across multi-product operations. The role emphasizes maintaining training records, implementing digital learning tools, and delivering instructor-led and digital

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related with 5+ years experience; Master’s with 3+ years.
• Experience in GMP training and qualification programs within pharma/biotech or regulated environments.
• Developing training curricula and qualification programs; role-based training requirements.
• Coordinating GMP training programs, qualification management, and curriculum administration.
• Managing training records, qualification tracking, and compliance reporting within an LMS.
• Leading instructor-led, virtual, self-paced, and on-the-job training programs.
• Monitoring compliance and qualification status; remediation actions.
• Supporting digital learning technologies and electronic work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GMP training and qualification programs supporting NGB Operations.
• Partner with Operations leadership and SMEs to establish role-based training requirements.
• Monitor training compliance, identify gaps, and drive remediation.
• Manage training records and controlled documents per cGMP and data integrity standards.
• Administer LMS activities: curriculum management, assignments, tracking, reporting.
• Lead instructor-led training sessions and onboarding, qualification, and cross-training.
• Deliver training on GMP and process-related procedures as applicable.
• Prepare qualification status reports, metrics dashboards, and training documentation.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

GMP Training

LMS Administration

Qualification Tracking

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Documentation Management

Project Coordination

Public Speaking

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Data Analytics Tools

Dashboard Reporting

Electronic Work Instructions

Job description

Job Description

The Biologics Process Research & Development organization within our Company Research Labs is responsible for developing the drug substance manufacturing processes for our Company's biologics pipeline. We work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, and Early Development to rapidly develop processes for diverse biotherapeutics and efficiently produce material to supply clinical trials. We are also responsible for commercial process development, and development and implementation of new technologies. We work with our partners in our Company Manufacturing Division to commercialize and launch new products.

This role will support the Next Generation Biologics (NGB) facility, which will be a premier, state-of-the-art facility, that is a key part of our Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) hub at our site headquarters in Rahway, NJ. This facility will be fully online in the next few years, both in terms of facility construction and organizational realization. The GMP facility is designed for multi-product operations with flexible operating suites, which can adjust as the clinical pipeline demands change. It can meet all historic, currently existing, and cutting-edge biologics program demands from supporting development to pilot scale, small and large scale potent material handling, and the ability to integrate new technologies and cell-line platforms.

The Sr. Specialist, Training Coordination, Compliance Operations, is responsible for coordinating GMP training and qualification programs that support personnel qualification and compliance within the NGB facility. The role manages qualification programs, training curricula; administers Learning Management System (LMS) activities, training records, and qualification documentation; coordinates SOP training requirements; and monitors training compliance metrics. In partnership with Operations, Quality, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), this position maintains GMP training documentation and ensures personnel are appropriately trained and qualified to perform GMP activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate GMP training and qualification programs supporting NGB Operations
• Partner with Operations leadership, SMEs, and process owners to establish role-based training and qualification requirements
• Monitor training compliance and qualification status, identify gaps, and drive remediation activities
• Manage training records and controlled documents in compliance with cGMP, Data Integrity, and Records Management requirements
• Administer and maintain LMS activities, including curriculum management, training assignments, qualification tracking, compliance monitoring, and reporting
• Lead instructor-led training sessions and coordinate onboarding, qualification, and cross-training programs
• Coordinate and deliver training on GMP and process-related procedures, as applicable
• Prepare and communicate qualification status reports, compliance metrics, dashboards, and training documentation
• Evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement through metrics, performance indicators, and employee feedback
• Support implementation of digital learning technologies and tools that enhance manufacturing operations
• Serve as a resource for GMP training compliance, qualification programs, documentation practices, and learning systems

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering , or a related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
• Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Experience & Skills:

• Supporting GMP training and qualification programs within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, or other regulated environments
• Developing training curricula, qualification programs, and role-based training requirements
• Coordinating GMP training programs, qualification management, and curriculum administration
• Managing training records, qualification tracking, and compliance reporting within an LMS
• Coordinating and leading instructor-led, virtual, self-paced, and on-the-job training programs
• Monitoring training compliance and qualification status and implementing remediation actions
• Utilizing training metrics and analytics to monitor compliance and drive continuous improvement
• Managing controlled training documentation and supporting SOP implementation within GMP quality systems
• Leading training-related projects and initiatives from planning through execution
• Supporting digital learning technologies, electronic work instructions, and training management systems
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced GMP environment
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders to achieve business objectives
• Proficiency in LMS administration, reporting, and compliance tracking
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations, training compliance requirements, and documentation practices

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Developing dashboards and training metrics to monitor compliance, qualification status, and training effectiveness
• Implementing or supporting digital learning technologies, electronic work instructions, and training management systems
• Supporting start-up, commissioning, qualification, technology transfer, or facility expansion activities in a GMP environment
• Supporting regulatory inspections and internal audits through training documentation, compliance tracking, and qualification record management
• Advanced data analytics and reporting capabilities
• Learning design and curriculum development capabilities
• Change management and organizational effectiveness skills
• Continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies
• Ability to leverage digital learning technologies to improve training effectiveness

Required Skills:

• Analytical Testing
• Analytical Testing
• Competency Management
• Dashboard Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Data Reporting
• Deviation Management
• Document Management
• Enterprise Leadership
• Equipment Qualification
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Implement Training Programs
• Management Development
• Metrics Development
• Organizational Change Management
• Process Design
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• Process Improvements
• Process Optimization
• Process Training
• Program Administration
• Progress Monitoring
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Technical Writing
• Training Coordination {+ 1 more}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

We are committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Employee Status:

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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