Senior Specialist, Training Coordination & Compliance Operations

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

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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}

Preferred Skills:

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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 .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

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Job Posting End Date:

10/3/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE  the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R418841