Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training

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

Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training

Houston, TX

The actual location of this job is in Houston, TX, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-jobtraining programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Qualify and certify manufacturing employees on production processes,aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMPdocumentation practices.
• Maintain training curricula, qualification matrices, and training records inaccordance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps and developtargeted training plans.
• Conduct training effectiveness assessments and implement continuousimprovements to training programs.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing employees through structuredlearning pathways.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and revisetraining materials, job aids, and standard work documentation.
• Support deviation investigations related to training deficiencies andimplement corrective actions when required.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities by developing anddelivering training associated with new processes, equipment, andprocedures.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer auditsas a training subject matter expert.
• Monitor training compliance and proactively address overduequalifications.
• Support both day shift and night shift based on business needs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field
• 5-10 Years of experience if biotech/biopharma laboratory or manufacturing experience preferably in a Cell Therapy manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent Aseptic Technique and Cleanroom Skills
• Ability to perform aseptic gowning on a daily basis
• Computer software skills (i.e. Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, Trackwise)
• Database and spreadsheet creation and maintenance
• Organization, record keeping, and planning skills
• Managing multiple projects, time management skills
• People management and training methods
• Able to assess and recommend training needs and training assignments/requirements/curricula.
• Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy, strong facilitation and delivery skills, and ability to coordinate complex training initiatives.
• Skilled in coaching, training, and facilitation practices
• Ability to travel at least 20% travel based on site location and or client visits

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.