Manager, Learning & Development

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development and implementation of individual learning items and programs across Clinical Operations.

• Design, develop and deliver employee development programs in collaboration with HR Business Partners.

• Help develop and maintain onboarding related training, tools and resources.

• Partner with key stakeholders to define training needs through the determination of knowledge gaps and needs assessments.

• Stay abreast of industry best practices and affiliated publications, memberships and technologies to ensure recommended standards are followed and organizational goals are met.

• Lead the regular evaluation of training effectiveness and content review, revising content as needed.

• Identify, develop and deploy appropriate learning mechanisms and modalities such as instructor-led, web-based, read and understand and blended training.

• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance related to instructional design principles and the management of training related projects. 

• Collaborate with other team members to develop effective training related communications and system notifications.

• Provide graphic design assistance on an as needed basis.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years experience

OR

• Masters Degree and 4 years experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree is required, preferably in a relevant role or discipline.

• 8+ years of experience as an instructional designer or related role.

• Experience in eLearning design and development.

• Understanding of key learning principles and application such as ADDIE, SAM, SCORM and adult learning theory.

• Experience in the daily use and management of a Learning Management System (LMS).

• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills; ability to write clearly and summarize information effectively. 

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, manage and execute on multiple initiatives simultaneously and effectively navigate ambiguity.

• Strong meeting facilitation skills.

• Excellent teamwork, communication, decision-making and organizational skills.

• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; especially Outlook.

• Good understanding of Microsoft Office SharePoint.

• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.

• Graphic design experience.

• Experience with the Absorb Learning Management System.

• Experience within a pharmaceutical/biotechnology organization.

• Clinical operations or clinical trial management experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of FDA and/or EMEA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials.

People Leader Accountabilities:

•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the

way they manage their teams.

•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current

performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and

realize their purpose.

•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpos