Summary:  The Senior Training Specialist is responsible for design, development, and delivery of training for the FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Organization. They must be able to think creatively when working with Subject Matter Experts across the organization to translate complex ideas into effective training that pertains to trainee’s role and performance. Additionally, they must be proactive in identifying training needs of individuals and ensure they are met. An ability to prioritize and plan is essential to ensure training obligations and other duties are met.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.

If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. 

Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Essential Functions:

• Act as an ambassador for FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Quality Culture.
• Support Global Harmonization efforts as appropriate.
• Work with SMEs across all departments to assure Training quality.
• Lead Quality and Site Wide Training Initiatives
• Proactively identify training needs across the business, proposing and implementing actions to address them.
• Develop and implement tools to demonstrate training effectiveness.
• Own developmental training such as Training for Trainers.
• Deliver Training for Trainers to ensure SMEs are competent to deliver training.
• Develop and deliver timelines, service level agreements, and instructional design projects.
• Assist area management with the development and maintenance of job-specific curricula for their areas.
• Assist area management with deviation investigations involving training-related topics and human error issues.
• Work with Quality management to implement effective training.
• Work as a change agent to assist businesses in defining and addressing training needs.
• Front site approach to Training in audits (as required).
• Provide QA oversight for training materials produced across the business.
• Design training packages and demonstrate effectiveness in the workplace.
• Work within the Pharmaceutical Quality System to
• Develop leading metrics to support FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Quality Culture.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations for the production of drugs, biologics, or vaccine products.
• Ability to convey knowledge and understanding in a manner that can be understood by all trainees.
• Strong communicator who actively listens and can convey information clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Flexibility and strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Work with stakeholders at all levels to ensure appropriate training and education is in place.
• Apply adult learning principles and company design methodology to training materials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, data review and report writing skills.
• Ability to set personal performance goals and provide input to departmental objectives.
• Develop staff to maximize contributions to the team and the company.
• Ability to multitask and easily prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Ability to sit for long periods to work on a computer.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, odors, dusts, and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt), cleanroom (ISO 8 to ISO 5) gowning material and appropriate shoes required in most areas associated with this position.
• Lifting to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work weekends and off-shift hours, as needed to support manufacturing activities.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree and three (3) years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree with five (5)years of related experience OR
• Associate's degree with seven (7) years of related experience OR
• A High School Diploma and nine (9) years of related experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of cGMP experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training Qualifications
• Demonstratable experience of delivering training

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).