Learning & Development Specialist

About Astellas

Astellas is a worldwide life sciences organization focused on converting breakthrough research into meaningful value for patients. Its portfolio spans therapies in oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology, and women’s health, and the company continues to advance new treatment options for conditions with significant unmet medical needs.

Role overview

This position is designed for someone who wants to contribute directly to patient outcomes by strengthening training capability and compliance in a GMP manufacturing setting. The role supports a culture of collaboration, ongoing improvement, and strong adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

Location and working environment

The role is fully onsite in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.

Purpose and scope

You will help maintain training compliance within an aseptic fill-finish GMP environment, ensuring training systems and records meet internal procedures and external regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and put in place training plans that support compliance and build team capability.
• Create learning content such as curricula and e-learning material.
• Ensure all training activity follows procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor training status, compile metrics, and support audit readiness reporting.
• Assist with training requirements linked to commissioning and qualification activities.
• Keep operational leaders informed of progress, risks, and any training gaps that need attention.

Required qualifications

• A third-level qualification in Engineering, Science, or a closely related area, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Prior experience delivering training in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Preferred experience and strengths

• Background in aseptic operations.
• Experience with instructional design.
• Exposure to audit preparation and readiness work.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and planning abilities.

What you can expect at Astellas

• Collaboration across a global life sciences network.
• The chance to improve patient experiences through capability-building work.
• An environment that values innovation.
• A supportive workplace that encourages continuous development.

Values and behaviors

Astellas highlights the following organizational values and behaviors: Impact, Innovation, Integrity, One Astellas, Accountability, Courage, Sense of Urgency, and Outcome Focus.

Equal opportunity and recruitment safety

Astellas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The company also warns candidates to watch for recruitment scams and notes that legitimate communication will come only from an official Astellas LinkedIn profile or a verified company email address.