BioCrossroads Senior Manager, Training & Upskilling, BioTrain

Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

Job Location:

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Senior Manager Training & Upskilling BioTrain

STATUS: Exempt

INITIATIVE: BioCrossroads

REPORTS TO: Senior Director Workforce Development Life Sciences

BIOCROSSROADS OVERVIEW:

BioCrossroads the life sciences initiative of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) ignites the continued growth of Indianas robust life sciences industry by activating the sector through strategic research and market knowledge strengthening the substrate of the Indiana ecosystem with a focus on talent companies and capital and cultivating the community by connecting and convening academic corporate and philanthropic partners.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Manager Training & Upskilling BioTrain works directly with BioCrossroads Senior Director Workforce Development Life Sciences to advance BioCrossroads mission to build a world-class employment-ready workforce for Indianas statewide life sciences community. This role will work with industry stakeholders and key education partners to inform the creation of employer-validated biomanufacturing training programs that address the industrys highest priority needs provide industry-relevant training help place new entrants into high-quality jobs and recruit company-sponsored employees to upskill the existing biomanufacturing workforce.

This role will be BioCrossroads representative in BioTrain Heartland BioWorks biomanufacturing workforce development project. BioTrain developed with ARI BioCrossroads Employ Indy Ivy Tech and Purdue will offer flexible stackable professional credentials for entry-level positions and will recruit from local populations offer support services and facilitate smooth transitions from training to addition industry-recognized curricula will also be offered for employers to upskill or reskill their current workforce. These training programs will be hosted at facilities across the state and at the Heartland BioWorks Tech Hub training facility with state-of-the-art equipment to be located in the 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis. BioTrain will upskill and reskill workers accelerate time to productivity and strengthen Indianas talent pipeline for high-paying in-demand jobs in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. This position will play a key role to fulfill BioTrains objective to establish Indiana as a regional center of excellence for biopharma manufacturing.

This role is idea for someone who loves relationship building and business development; has experience translating employer needs into tangible actionable training solutions; can manage complex multi-partner projects with minimal oversight; and is passionate about workforce development economic mobility and supporting the growth of life sciences in Indiana.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead BioCrossroads BioTrain biomanufacturing workforce development efforts as part of the Heartland BioWorks biomanufacturing Regional Tech Hub consortium.

Participate in regular meetings with key BioTrain stakeholders including ARI Employ Indy Ivy Tech and Purdue University
Cultivate and manage relationships with key employer partners statewide and regionally as well as education partners and other key stakeholders in Indiana
Develop and execute plans to accomplish key goals and milestones
Collaborate with key BioTrain stakeholders to support shared goals and milestones

Utilize employer-validated occupational pathway insights from the biomanufacturing industry to inform BioTrains workforce strategy and training prioritization

Participate in regular meetings of Indianas Life Sciences Industry Talent Association (Life Sciences ITA) to understand Indiana employer needs for the biomanufacturing workforce including demand forecasting for biopharma manufacturing roles
Outline and develop biopharma manufacturing training pathways for adults by adapting employer-validated pathways to align with BioTrain-specific needs
Work with BioTrain partners to ensure created curricula aligns with employer-validated pathways and insights
Produce an upskilling curriculum catalog based on employer input
Work with Senior Director Workforce Development Life Sciences to obtain credential of value status for BioTrain adult training programs including mapping to proposed state qualifications framework

Support the upskilling of the existing biopharma manufacturing workforce by recruiting company-sponsored employees for online and onsite training programs

Cultivate relationships with biopharma manufacturing employers across Indiana and Midwest states
Educate biopharma manufacturing employers in Indiana and Midwest states about BioTrain upskilling resources to drive employer engagement and workforce attendance at employer-sponsored biopharma manufacturing training at BioTrain Headquarters in Indianapolis and other locations
Offer and provide high-quality training to equip the incumbent biomanufacturing workforce with the professional education and skills needed to meet current and future employers needs
Work with ARI and other key stakeholders to track impact of and satisfaction with the adult training programs

Support BioCrossroads efforts to enhance workforce and talent initiatives in the state and strengthen Indianas talent pipeline for high-paying in-demand jobs in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.

Participate in and represent the life sciences sector at select career fairs educational events and other events in Indiana that promote life sciences career awareness.
Collaborate with other life sciences-focused initiatives in the state to support the building of a strong life sciences ecosystem
Serve as a thought partner for the Senior Director Workforce Development Life Sciences

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in biology chemistry life sciences business or related field required.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in life sciences or related ideally with experience in workforce development talent development or training
Ability to travel throughout Indiana and other Midwest states to meet with key stakeholders including industry employers and education partners
Strong project management skills exhibiting excellent planning coordination and organizational skills and ability to lead project deliverables through to completion.
Work with an agile mindset demonstrating flexibility and willingness to adapt to shifting priorities demands and timelines.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Self-starter who can be given a need or objective break it down into executable pieces identify questions that need to be asked gather priorities and requirements set and manage to milestones and then execute effectively.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

100% of your healthcare and dental premiums are paid for individual and family.
Pre-tax & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match: 5% contributed by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer.
Company-paid group life benefits as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 17 holidays.
New office location and facilities at 16 Tech Innovation District
Hybrid role (in office and remote) must be based in Indianapolis or surrounding communities

EEO STATEMENT:

CICP grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color religion gender gender identity pregnancy disability age national origin military service obligations veteran status citizenship sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. CICP provides equal opportunity in wages promotions benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of employment.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: Senior Manager Training & Upskilling BioTrainSTATUS: ExemptINITIATIVE: BioCrossroadsREPORTS TO: Senior Director Workforce Development Life SciencesBIOCROSSROADS OVERVIEW:BioCrossroads the life sciences initiative of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) ignites the c...