Training and Education Specialist
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Description
The International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT) is a global organization of clinicians, scientists, regulators, technologists and industry partners driving the clinical translation of scientific research to deliver innovative cell and gene therapies to patients. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the ISCT global head office facilitates the interactions between academia, regulators, and the biotech/pharma sector to enable the translation of research into therapies.
The ISCT team is committed to the organization’s vision to be the global leader in cell and gene therapy, one of the fastest growing scientific and innovative medical fields today. If you are a driven and ambitious individual who wants to make a difference by supporting the brightest minds in the advanced therapies field, we want to hear from you.
Position Overview:
The training and education specialist at the ISCT Institute of Training and Development reports to the associate director, workforce development and training. The specialist is responsible for working with Global Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to plan, coordinate, and execute training programs for professionals within the cell and gene therapy sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring initiatives comply with international accreditation standards, are effectively executed, and align with organizational goals. The training and education specialist will have demonstrated experience developing learning objectives and assessments using instructional design and education principles. The successful candidate will be a proactive individual who thrives in a multi-tasking, team-oriented and deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Course Development and Maintenance:
- Collaborate with Global Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to provide administrative and logistical support in planning and executing education & training programs, including but not limited to:
- Assisting with aligning learning outcomes and assessments with adult learning principles
- Using instructional design and education principles to structure training & educational content for learners with diverse experience and training needs
- Offering suggestions and feedback to SMEs and stakeholders to improve course structure and delivery
- Collect and compile feedback from participants and SMEs to assess the effectiveness of training programs
- Monitor the implementation, progress and success of the training, development, and education initiatives by tracking registrant database and program metrics, producing regular reports, and identifying trends in data
- Provide project-level support for key Society initiatives related to training, development, and education as directed
- Act as the learning management software (LMS) administrator, including course management (setting up, editing, and maintaining courses and programs), learner support (maintaining registration systems, ensuring learners have the proper access to their designated courses), troubleshooting, identifying and implementing solutions for common learner issues and/or areas for recommended improvement
- Manage and maintain up-to-date information on training and development programs and educational resources on the ISCT website
Accreditation:
- Create, manage and maintain SOPs and guidelines to ensure compliance with ANAB accreditation requirements
- Collaborate with SMEs to ensure curriculum aligns with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational goals.
- Manage and maintain course accreditation submissions and renewals
- Participate in external and internal accreditation audits and facilitate corrective action as required
Administration:
- Develop project timeline that includes key milestones such as curriculum development, faculty onboarding, marketing, and course launch. Ensure all phases of the project are on track, with flexibility for adjustments as needed.
- Manage scheduling, participant registration, and communication for training sessions
- Coordinate the logistics of training programs, including venue set up, online platform management and distribution of training materials
- Communicates with stakeholders, including sponsors, faculty and trainees on program specifics
- Provide administrative support to Head Office team members as appropriate
- Provide support services to program and stakeholder committees in a global setting across numerous time zones, including compiling meeting minutes and reports
- Other job-specific responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree (or above) in Adult Education, Training and Development, Life Sciences or related field
- Minimum of 3 years experience in training, education, or course development using a variety of multimedia educational tools. Experience within the life sciences or healthcare sector would be an asset
- Experience with education and training systems/services (specifically LMS)
- Instructional Design education or practical experience will be considered an asset
- A passion for and prior experience in data analytics with the ability to identify trends in data
- Ability to design learning objectives and assessments within a defined accreditation framework
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Highly organized, independent and strong attention to detail and quality
- Superior business acumen and communication skills, both written and verbal
- A second language will be considered an asset
- Ability to manage several competing priorities with the support of the direct supervisor
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Advanced certificates in PowerPoint and Excel will be considered an asset
- Global cultural awareness, sensitivity and adaptability to execute training and education programs across different cultures and time zones
Why join our team:
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Extended Health and Dental benefits, premiums paid by ISCT
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Significant career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a growing organization with a vision to improve lives through safe and effective cell and gene therapies
Salary: $65,000-$78,000. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during the interview and will be based on experience.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. This position will be located at ISCT Head Office in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Candidates must legally eligible for full time employment in Canada.
We thank all candidates for their applications, but please note that we will be contacting only those whom we invite for an interview.