Learning and Development Specialist
CR/080628
Posted: 15/01/2026
- Competitive
- Ireland, County Meath
- Contract
Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Learning and Development Specialist on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Meath on an initial 18-month contract with potential to extend.
Role is 100% onsite.
Job Purpose
Responsible for the design, facilitation, implementation and optimization of site Training system, learning programs and training initiatives for the site. Ensure that objectives are effectively achieved, consistent with requirements to ensure compliance, safety and reliable supply to our customers.
Key Accountabilities
Educational and Experience Requirements
Other Job Requirements
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Role is 100% onsite.
Job Purpose
Responsible for the design, facilitation, implementation and optimization of site Training system, learning programs and training initiatives for the site. Ensure that objectives are effectively achieved, consistent with requirements to ensure compliance, safety and reliable supply to our customers.
Key Accountabilities
- Assess and prioritise training needs for the site (e.g. through consultation with L&D Lead, Global L&D Contact, managers/ system owners, and subject matter experts), with reference to the site's strategic goals.
- Support managers and individuals by providing information, advice and resources in order to promote a high performing organisation. This includes design and delivery of customized training plans for new and existing employees.
- LMS System admin/ super user: Lead the day-to-day operation of the learning management system in compliance with site procedures.
- Provide guidance for the design of training programs and assist in evaluation of training activities.
- Develop training content including materials and/or training aids required to deliver training programs.
- Act as Sub System Owner (Business Process Owner) delegate (Chapter 3.1 Training and Qualification) and provide audit support for training system as required. Act as subject matter expert for the training system.
- Work with relevant departments to prepare the Annual GMP and EHS training plans for the site
- Participate in conducting training audits across the site ensuring the site is audit/inspection ready in relation to all training requirements and be the training point of contact for internally and externally audits.
- Implement and ensure adherence to the site learning processes and foster a continuous learning environment.
- Maintain and continuously improve standard site learning processes (i.e., Job Skills Qualification, SOP Process, Annual GMP, Safety Programs and New Employee Onboarding). Ensure ongoing adherence through coaching and appropriate use of metrics.
- Facilitate classroom and skills training as required
- Attending Global meetings as required
- Working with Global L&D and Implementing change
Educational and Experience Requirements
- Degree qualification (Science/Quality/Technical/HR).
- Proven record of accomplishments of working in a Pharma/Biopharma company or related industry is desirable.
- Proven ability around working cross functionally, focusing on meeting and tracking to schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture.
- Experience working in a GMP/regulated environment is desirable.
- Organisation Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
Other Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ L&D experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preference Lean Six Sigma
- Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.
- Flexible and self-motivated.
- Strong in analysing data, building metrics, and using visualisation tools.
- Working knowledge and application of Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, and Evaluation Methodologies.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Aoibhinn Daly
Recruitment Consultant
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