BioCrossroads - Senior Manager, Training & Upskilling, BioTrain at Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Building, Business Development, Training Program Creation, Project Management, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Management, Curriculum Development, Upskilling, Forecasting, Agile Mindset, Coordination, Organization, Microsoft Office Proficiency

Industry

Description

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 Indiana’s 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 Indiana’s 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 industry’s 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’ [https://www.heartlandbioworks.com/home] 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 employment. In 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 Indiana’s talent pipeline for high-paying, in-demand jobs in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. This position will play a key role to fulfill BioTrain's 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 BioTrain’s workforce strategy and training prioritization * Participate in regular meetings of Indiana’s 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 Indiana’s 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: * Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

This role leads BioCrossroads’ BioTrain biomanufacturing workforce development efforts, participating in stakeholder meetings and cultivating relationships with employer and education partners statewide. Key duties include developing and executing plans, utilizing occupational pathway insights to inform workforce strategy, and producing an upskilling curriculum catalog.