Director of Sterile Manufacturing Technical Capability & Training

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Generics [U.K.] Ltd. Viatris is a worldwide healthcare company that combines generic and branded medicines to serve roughly one billion patients each year. The business spans a broad therapeutic portfolio and focuses on improving health through access, education and outreach. The role on offer is Director of Sterile Manufacturing Technical Capability & Training, responsible for shaping and delivering a global training and competency framework that enhances expertise in sterile manufacturing, sterility assurance and contamination control across the company's manufacturing network. In this position you will design and roll out a technical training strategy that covers manufacturing, quality, engineering, microbiology and validation functions. Daily duties include building role‑based learning pathways, creating competency frameworks, and launching qualification programmes. You will lead the development and delivery of workshops and other learning initiatives, working closely with subject‑matter experts to turn complex scientific and regulatory material into practical training. The role also involves establishing a network of site Technical Training SPOCs, using audit findings and performance data to spot capability gaps, and promoting best‑practice sharing throughout the global sites. Exploration of innovative learning tools such as digital and immersive technologies is also part of the remit. The essential qualifications for this role start with a bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Biotechnology or a related discipline. Candidates must have substantial experience in sterile or aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing, sterility assurance, microbiology, engineering or a comparable technical area. A deep understanding of contamination control, aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing and global GMP requirements, including EU GMP Annex 1, is required. Proven ability to develop and deliver technical training and competency programmes is also mandatory, as is strong communication skill to convey complex technical concepts and influence a global audience. The employer looks for recognised technical credibility, with strong coaching, facilitation and mentoring capabilities. Additional experience that would be advantageous includes advanced qualifications beyond the bachelor's level, and a background in supporting regulatory inspections, remediation programmes and multi‑site manufacturing environments. While these are not strict prerequisites, they are highlighted as desirable attributes that could strengthen a candidate's profile. Viatris emphasizes a diverse, inclusive culture and offers competitive salaries, benefits, career progression opportunities and work‑life balance initiatives. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Biotechnology or related field - Significant experience in sterile or aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing - Deep knowledge of contamination control, aseptic processing and EU GMP Annex 1 - Proven experience developing and delivering technical training programmes - Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts globally - Recognised technical credibility with coaching and mentoring skills - Experience supporting regulatory inspections and remediation programmes (nice‑to‑have) - Advanced qualifications (nice‑to‑have)