Learning & Development Specialist

**Learning and Development Specialist**

Do you excel in executing training systems and processes? Are you passionate about leveraging your expertise to deliver impactful learning solutions and job function training?

If so, this role & AstraZeneca could be the perfect place for you

We are seeking a dedicated Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to join our team, covering a period of parental leave. In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in ensuring continuous training and development, with a focus on our Operations training systems and processes.

**About AstraZeneca**

Join a team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people’s lives better - from patients and their families to all of us in society.

The North Ryde manufacturing facility is an important centre for both AstraZeneca and manufacturing in Australia. We are proud of our long heritage in Australia, where for more than 65 years, AstraZeneca has been providing medicines to treat many cancers and chronic diseases, saving lives and extending life for millions of Australians.

**What’s in it for you?**
- A 12-month, full-time maximum term contract in an exciting and supportive environment
- YOU Days - Enjoy an extra day off every month
- On-site perks, including free parking and a staff cafe
- Work in a safe and supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of all employees

**What You’ll Do**

Reporting directly to the Site L&D Technical Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving the execution of Supply & Manufacturing training systems and processes. Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and managing learning solutions that align with the site’s strategic objectives
- Collaborating with functional teams and Subject Matter Experts to craft and maintain training materials and assessments that support performance outcomes
- Supporting the role-based training framework in collaboration with managers and process owners, including facilitating annual reviews of training plans (role based training) in the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Managing LMS activities, including onboarding, job changes, extended leave procedures and data administration tasks such as creation of training courses and data entry
- Maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal standards, policies, and SOPs
- Assisting with training-related data management for internal and regulatory audits

**Essential Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
- Experience in GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Proven understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design, and various learning methodologies
- Experience working with global business stakeholders.
- Exceptional attention to detail.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- 2 years of experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) in a large matrixed environment.
- Professional qualification in Learning & Development or a related field.

**Why AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Part of an inclusive and giving community, we support and help each other on our journeys -backed by the same personal commitment to each other as we give to patients. Curious problem solvers, we are intellectually stimulated by constant learning. There’s potential for multiple, global careers and great rewards, for those who embrace the diverse opportunities.

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

**What’s Next?**

If you are passionate about driving learning and development initiatives and have a strong background in technical training, we can’t wait to hear from you

If you’re curious to know more, please contact Dia Dutta.

**Where can I find out more?