Technical Trainer at Aspen Pharma Group

Plan, direct, conduct and facilitate on the job training activities in respective production area. Targeted upskilling of workforce in line with strategic direction set for Capability. Ensure new employees are trained to assume assigned roles, and current employees’ skills and knowledge are aligned with work responsibilities. 

Responsibilities 

Training development

• Develop curricula for specific roles, in collaboration with departmental management and support functions
• Develop material for training programs and review, evaluate and modify existing and proposed programs
• Develop relevant assessment tools, on-the-job observations (practical observations) and job aids 

Training planning and administration

• Prepare and administer site training programs
• Plan and track training activities
• Coordinate with managers and SMEs to ensure software and equipment training are up-to-date and content is aligned with SOPs and departmental/ technical requirements
• Maintain training records for employees in production area and report on training activities, as required
• Ensure compliant documentation is kept of training activities
• Support and assist other departmental work when necessary to maintain current understanding of needs 

Training facilitation

• Conduct training programs and sessions, as applicable to the production area
• Train on applicable procedures and processes as per regulatory requirements
• Administer and evaluate training assessments
• Assess and evaluate on-the-job application after completion of the training
• Put measures in place to address competency gaps after the training
• Deliver topic-specific training as required
• Understand and train on applicable procedures and processes required in regulatory requirements

Requirements

Skills Required 

Formal Qualification

• National Diploma in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Biomedical Science/ Engineering, or a related discipline 

Background/experience

• 6 years practical technical training experience in manufacturing environment  
• Pharmaceutical industry experience and/ or experience working in a laboratory environment
• Understanding of training procedures and techniques 

Specific job skills

• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills 

Competencies

• Meeting Deadlines
• Finalising Outputs
• Making Decisions
• Customer Awareness
• Interrogating Information