Consultant, Manufacturing & Quality Learning & Development (Establishment 196 Lead)

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Your Role: Manufacturing & Quality Learning & Development Consultant

The Consultant, M&Q Learning & Development (Establishment 196) is a specialized role dedicated to driving L&D transformation and operational readiness for Elanco’s Establishment 196 manufacturing footprint, serving as the primary L&D architect for the sites.

This role ensures the global M&Q learning strategy is localized with regulatory rigor, leading the modernization of site-level training to foster a "Right First Time" culture focused on aseptic excellence, compliance, and digital innovation.

Your Responsibilities:



* Strategic L&D Execution & Governance: Execute the site-specific learning roadmap for Establishment 196, establishing robust governance with site leadership to prioritize initiatives aligned with the Global M&Q L&D strategy.


* Advanced Technical Training Design: Partner with SMEs to design and implement advanced technical training programs for aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing, and "Error-Proof" methodologies, including leading Train-the-Trainer programs.


* Digital Learning & Technology Adoption: Drive the adoption of emerging technologies (AI, VR/AR) and create high-fidelity digital training assets (videos, job aids, interactive modules) to enhance personnel onboarding and competency.


* Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Optimize LMS/Veeva for real-time compliance tracking, establish site-specific KPIs to measure L&D ROI, and apply RCA and Lean Six Sigma principles to identify training gaps and optimize onboarding.


* Collaboration & Culture Champion: Build strong, collaborative partnerships with site leadership and the Global M&Q L&D team, championing a culture of continuous learning and performance enablement across the site.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)


* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Instructional Design, Business, or a related technical field.


* Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment


* Experience leading global or multi-site learning programs in a matrixed ...