Description:

Company Overview:

At TAPI, we are more than a global pharmaceutical organizationwe are a purpose-driven community advancing health from its very foundation. As the worlds leading supplier of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), TAPI partners with over 80% of the worlds top 50 pharmaceutical companies.

With a legacy of more than 80 years, a portfolio exceeding 350 products, and advanced CDMO capabilities, TAPI plays a critical role in shaping the future of global healthcare. Our strength lies in our peopleover 4,200 professionals working across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Europe, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, collaborate, and deliver excellence in quality and compliance.

Role Summary:

The Leadership & Development Manager will be responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving the sites technical and quality training framework, ensuring full compliance with cGMP, GxP, and corporate training standards.

This is a strategic training leadership role requiring strong expertise in API/pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, Learning Management Systems (LMS), regulatory compliance, and capability development across Manufacturing, Quality, and Support functions.

The role serves as a key interface between site leadership and corporate Documentation & Training teams, driving harmonization, audit readiness, and a strong culture of learning and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Training Strategy & Governance:

- Assess organizational training needs across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Support functions and translate them into structured training plans aligned with regulatory and business requirements.

- Ensure full compliance with site training policies, SOPs, and corporate training procedures.

- Define training frequency and re-training intervals in collaboration with functional leaders based on role criticality and regulatory expectations.

Learning Management System (LMS) Administration:

- Own and administer the site Learning Management System (LMS), including training assignments, scheduling, record maintenance, and reporting.

- Ensure accurate, complete, and audit-ready electronic and hard-copy training records.

- Manage on-the-job training (OJT) curricula, trainer qualification, documentation, and approval workflows within the LMS.

Quality & Compliance:

- Ensure all GMP, GxP, and mandatory compliance trainings are delivered on time as per the annual training calendar.

- Review quality records and training documentation to ensure conformance with approved procedures and cGMP requirements.

- Support inspections and audits by providing training metrics, evidence, and compliance documentation.

Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

- Develop and present training completion metrics and effectiveness indicators at Quality Review Board and management review meetings.

- Assist in the development of competency assessment tools, examinations, and evaluation worksheets to measure training effectiveness.

- Continuously improve training processes, systems, and content to enhance operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder Management & Corporate Alignment:

- Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the site and Corporate Documentation & Training teams.

- Drive harmonization of site training programs, procedures, and documentation with global corporate standards.

- Support monitoring and coordination of documents due for annual or periodic review.

Leadership & Collaboration:

- Partner with site leadership, QA, Manufacturing, and HR to foster a strong culture of learning, accountability, and compliance.

- Provide guidance and support to functional managers and trainers on training requirements and best practices.

- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the reporting manager in line with organizational needs.