Head of Technical Training

Head of Technical Training

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. !

Head of Technical Training

Overview

The SKAN Academy plays a key role in ensuring technical excellence, consistent quality, and knowledge retention across the organization. It provides structured training for SKAN employees and customers worldwide, enabling the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of SKAN systems. Through global training standards, structured knowledge management, and close collaboration with subsidiaries and technical functions, the Academy ensures that expertise is systematically developed and shared.

Responsibilities

Define and implement the global strategy of the SKAN Academy in alignment with corporate objectives

Lead and further develop the SKAN Academy team, fostering a performance-oriented and collaborative culture

Own and continuously improve the full lifecycle of training programs (needs analysis, design, delivery, evaluation)

Ensure high-quality technical training for Field Service Engineers and other technical functions worldwide

Develop and continuously enhance customer training programs in alignment with the product and service portfolio as well as regulatory requirements

Establish and maintain a structured knowledge management system, ensuring systematic capture, standardization, and accessibility of technical knowledge

Drive innovation in learning methodologies (classroom, digital formats, hands-on training)

Collaborate closely with subsidiaries and technical departments to align global standards with local needs

Hardskills

Technical or scientific degree (Engineering, Life Sciences, or comparable) or a degree in training, education, or learning & development with strong technical affinity

Several years of experience in technical training and learning & development, ideally in an international environment

Experience with blended learning and other modern learning methodologies is highly desirable

Proven leadership experience is required

Experience in a regulated, industrial, or high-tech environment is highly desirable

Exposure to matrix organizations

Fluent in English and German (both required)

Softskills

Strong leadership personality combining strategic thinking with operational execution

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Structured, process-oriented, and quality-focused mindset

Passion for developing people and building sustainable knowledge structures

Willingness to travel to other SKAN locations if desired (. 5-10%)

We offer you

An open and collegial corporate culture

Freedom for ideas

Participation in sports and leisure activities

Promotion through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy

Intensive and job-oriented introduction

Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies

Open communication policy

6 weeks holidays and the possibility of further holidays

For questions please contact Viviane Braxton. jid5eee725ct jit0312ct jiy26ct