Join Pillar5 Pharma and be part of a company dedicated to producing high-quality sterile ophthalmic products that improves patients’ vision and quality of life. From our facility in Arnprior, our team provides a supportive environment where you will gain valuable industry experience and have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within the organization.
The APA Training Lead is responsible for leading the site’s aseptic and GMP technical training strategy, ensuring all employees are fully trained, qualified, and continuously developed to execute critical manufacturing activities in a highly regulated aseptic environment. This role leads a small training team and works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Technical Services to build and sustain a high-performing, compliant, and technically capable workforce. The role is central to ensuring workforce readiness, aseptic discipline, and operational excellence across all production activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Aseptic Training Strategy & Leadership
- Lead the site training function and manage a team of training professionals
Aseptic & Technical Training Delivery
- Oversee development and execution of hands-on aseptic training programs, including:
- Aseptic technique and critical manipulation skills
- Cleanroom behavior and contamination control practices
- Gowning qualification and requalification programs
- Media fill readiness and participation training
- Training for critical process steps (e.g., filtration, filling, interventions)
- Ensure robust on-the-job training (OJT) and structured qualification sign-offs
- Partner with SMEs to ensure training reflects current processes, equipment, and manufacturing standards
- Maintain ongoing operator proficiency and requalification programs
Operational Integration & Support
- Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure workforce readiness for routine production, new product introductions, and process changes
- Support aseptic process simulations (media fills) through training readiness and operator qualification
- Align training execution with production schedules to minimize disruption while ensuring full capability
- Support deviation investigations by identifying and addressing potential training gaps
GMP Compliance & Systems
- Maintain compliant training records, qualification matrices, and LMS documentation
- Ensure all training programs meet GMP, regulatory, and internal quality standards
- Support internal and external audits related to training and aseptic qualification systems
- Drive adherence to standardized training processes and documentation practices
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a small training team to deliver high-quality training programs
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Technical Services
- Promote a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement in training delivery
- Develop and maintain a structured aseptic training and qualification system aligned with GMP and regulatory expectations
- Ensure training governance supports consistent qualification of aseptic operators and cleanroom personnel
- Embed contamination control principles and aseptic discipline across all training programs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of aseptic processing and contamination control principles
- Experience in technical training, GMP training systems, or manufacturing support roles
- Prior people leadership experience is an asset
COMPENSATION:
The salary range: $ - $ annually
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pillar5 Pharma does not use AI at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.
Pillar5 Pharma is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Pay: $80,000.00-$115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Arnprior, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- GMP regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing: 5 years (required)
- Leadership: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
