Quality Assurance Training Specialist III, Q Dev US

We are seeking someone to support our Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceutical, Inc. (BIPI) Research and Development (R&D) Quality Regulatory Compliance Training program by executing end-to-end training management, from course development through implementation and recordkeeping, for the laboratory animal related business units. Additionally, you will be tasked with harmonizing and improving training content and initiatives. This position will provide introductory and recurring training on animal techniques, represent quality training on the IACUC, and collaborate with and guide departmental colleagues.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Training and Teaching: Train new and existing personnel in hands-on techniques associated with common research procedures across all species and various subject matters. Identify, coordinate, and train trainers to assist with the training function. Arrange continuing education for the lab animal colleagues and researchers, including recruiting subject matter expert (SME) lecturers and presenters.
• Learning Content Development: Develop learning content, including online modules, workshops, videos, and one-on-one training sessions. Consistently look for creative ways to improve, digitize, and simplify content.
• Quality Mindset: Embrace and lead with a quality mindset, identifying and implementing quality practices into the training program. Troubleshoot processes and procedures and suggest improvements. Look for ways to automate routine procedures and tasks while maintaining quality. Actively support the 3Rs and animal welfare in training.
• Regulatory and Compliance Support: Support regulatory inspections and audits. Maintain knowledge of current animal welfare regulations and guidelines (USDA, AWA, PHS [as relates to AAALAC], ACLAM, and others) as well as FDA (GxP) and DEA regulations. Participate as the Quality Animal Care and Use Training representative on the IACUC.
• Learning Management System (LMS) Support: Support and maintain training assignments and documentation withing the LMS to ensure accurate and prompt capture of training events and records. Develop and explore LMS functions to enable the best use of the tool for R&D departments.

Requirements

• More than six (6) years of related experience in animal care and use.
• Scientific degree (BA or equivalent).
• LATG Certification.
• Diverse animal procedural background (handling, dosing, and varied species).
• Industry-related experience, including exposure to Good Laboratory Practices or Good Manufacturing Processes desired.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional methods, and/or learning styles.
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Experience providing training in a highly regulated environment to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of FDA (GLP), USDA (AWA), and DEA requirements.
• Ability to work on global teams, which may require meeting outside of standard business hours.
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting.
• Computer and technology literacy (Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, etc.) and ability to learn instructional design software for computer-based training creation.
• Problem-solving skills.
  

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