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Niowave, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Senior Learning & Development Training Specialist

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Niowave, Inc. is a team of scientists and innovators dedicated to developing medical isotopes for cancer treatment. They are seeking a Senior Learning & Development Training Specialist responsible for designing and implementing training programs to enhance staff skills and organizational performance, while fostering a culture of continuous learning.

ManufacturingPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end learning programs, including instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, eLearning, blended, and microlearning formats

Create engaging training materials such as facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, assessments, and multimedia content

Ensure all training aligns with adult learning principles, organizational objectives, and industry best practices

Manage and oversee large-scale training initiatives, from planning through post-implementation evaluation

Coordinate logistics for training programs, including scheduling, communication, and resource allocation

Oversee compliance training and ensure timely completion of required learning modules

Develop evaluation frameworks to assess training effectiveness and business impact

Qualification

Learning & DevelopmentInstructional DesignTraining FacilitationPharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeChange ManagementCGMP RegulationsProject ManagementData-Driven MindsetInterpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Education, Life Sciences, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field

15+ years' experience in progressive leadership roles

8+ years of experience in learning & development, training facilitation, or instructional design

3+ years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or equivalent highly regulated biotech industry

Formal training in change management, project management and Lean frameworks

Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal

Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state

Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others' styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues

Displays excellent interpersonal communication, written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Demonstrates strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and learning styles

Demonstrates a data-driven mindset with the ability to measure training outcomes and ROI

Shows strong understanding of cGMP regulations and training program requirements in the context of pharmaceutical industry

Preferred

Masters degree in Organizational Development or related field

Certifications in any of the following areas: Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Instructional Designer/Trainer (ATD, SHRM), Certified Change Management Practitioner (Prosci), Project Management Professional (PMP)

6+ years of training experience in pharmaceutical or radioisotope manufacturing setting

Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, etc.)

Experience using MasterControl Quality Management System for Training