Learning & Development Training Partner

Job Title: Learning & Development Training Partner

GCL : E

Introduction to role:

Be part of history in the making. AstraZeneca is building its first biologics manufacturing campus in Singapore — a groundbreaking USD 1.5 billion investment that will serve as a global hub for innovation and excellence.

This state-of-the-art facility will deliver end-to-end Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) capabilities under one roof:

• Small molecule chemical API production

• Large molecule antibody manufacturing

• Conjugation

• Fill-and-finish operations, including sterile filling and lyophilization

The site will be equipped with cutting-edge digital and automation infrastructure, enabling autonomous manufacturing powered by artificial intelligence. In addition, it will be designed for carbon neutrality, embedding sustainability into every aspect of operations and setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible biologics manufacturing.

We are looking for passionate individuals with relevant experience who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a “make-it-happen” attitude. Joining us means contributing to a project that will not only transform AstraZeneca’s global supply chain but also advance life-changing medicines for patients everywhere.

If you’re ready to shape the future of biologics and be part of a once-in-a-generation project, we want you on our team.

Accountabilities:

• Compliance Learning Framework: Design, implement, and govern a site-wide training framework and matrix with named owners and functional heads to embed a strong compliance culture.
• Training Governance and Metrics: Drive training compliance performance, targeting 100% completion of mandatory learning within 30 days of assignment and closure of at least 90% of training-related CAPAs by due date through Q4 2026.
• End-to-End L&D Cycle Ownership: Own and continuously enhance the L&D cycle with HR, SHE, Quality, and site leaders so it reflects evolving business needs and future capability requirements.
• Curriculum and Program Design: Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of compliance, technical, leadership, and professional programs that enable role readiness and business outcomes.
• Platforms and Ecosystem: Ensure robust provision across GMP (EVeeva), HSE, Global Training (Cornerstone), and leadership/functional development (Degreed), optimizing how teams access and apply learning.
• Skills and Capability Uplift: Identify capability gaps, define clear development goals, and implement sustainable solutions, including early-talent and academy-style pathways with academic partners.
• Facilitation and Enablement: Facilitate targeted sessions for departments on the L&D cycle and priority topics; coach managers and process owners to structure jobs, learning plans, and certifications effectively in the eLMS.
• GMP and eLMS Excellence: Assess GMP, technical, and skill-based training to identify risks and improvements; develop and execute annual GMP-focused compliance materials; strengthen qualification standards and assessments.
• Inspection Readiness and Quality Systems: Link training effectiveness to compliance performance; maintain a state of continuous inspection readiness; contribute to audits, change controls, and deviation investigations where training is relevant.
• Data and Impact: Use learning analytics to measure impact, translate insights into program improvements, and report progress to leadership with clear, outcome-focused metrics.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Lead site process improvement initiatives and selected corporate training projects; stay current with industry innovation to keep approaches modern and effective.
• Vendor and Budget Management: Select and manage external consultants and providers to ensure high-quality, relevant, and cost-effective services; deliver within budget expectations.
• Team Leadership: Provide first-line supervision and guidance to training consultants and support roles; develop comprehensive training plans to meet current and future workforce needs.
• SHE and Ethics: Work to SHE standards; champion AstraZeneca values and Code of Ethics; complete required compliance training on time and escalate non-compliance appropriately.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• At least 8 years in L&D within regulated industries (biopharma, med tech, manufacturing) preferred; strong understanding of GMP, GxP/HSE training.
• Proven design and facilitation of blended programs; experience with LMS/LXP administration and learning analytics.
• Track record building early talent or academy-style programs with academic partners.
• Previous work knowledge in curriculum architecture, project management, data literacy for learning analytics
• Experience measuring learning impact and translating insights into program improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor oversight; comfort working in a matrix environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Six sigma certification or lean manufacturing working knowledge

Why AstraZeneca:

Here, high standards meet high trust. You will join a collaborative community that moves with urgency and purpose, bringing transformative therapies to diverse markets while thinking beyond medicine across the full patient journey. We put unexpected teams in the same room to spark bold thinking, backed by data, science, and a clear ethical compass. You will be empowered to experiment, learn fast, and scale what works—supported by leaders who prize curiosity and continuous growth. We value kindness alongside ambition, and we strive for impact that extends beyond business through our sustainability commitments and local partnerships.

Step into a role where your expertise builds capability, lifts compliance, and unlocks better outcomes for patients—make your move today!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.